How it works

You hand it off. We sell it.

Your Upward seller takes the photos, lists your item on their own eBay account and answers buyers. When it sells, they pay you your share through PayPal. The Upward app will keep every step organized.

The journey

From your shelf to paid.

Four steps for every item, whether it’s your first or your fiftieth.

  1. A neighbor hands a baseball glove to a teen seller outside.

    Step 1: Hand it off

    Show your seller the item and agree on what happens next.

    Terms agreed
  2. A teen holds a ceramic bowl up to a phone on a stand to photograph it.

    Step 2: Photo + list

    Your seller photographs it and lists it, with AI help drafting the description.

    Listing live
  3. A teen handles items in a shipping box at a kitchen table.

    Step 3: Sold

    The buyer pays through eBay. No sale is guaranteed.

    Buyer paid
  4. A smiling customer checks a phone at a desk.

    Step 4: You get paid

    Your seller pays your share through PayPal. Upward never holds or pays out sale money.

    Share paid

Consignment, explained

How does consignment work?

Someone sells your item for you and keeps an agreed share when it sells. With Upward there’s no shop: a local seller lists it online, nothing is charged upfront, and your seller’s commission comes out of the sale price. How eBay consignment works

For Upward sellers · In development

Run your own selling business.

The app will keep your items, drafts and customer payouts in one place. Seller sign-up isn't open yet. The business is yours: your listings, your marketplace account, your customers.

  • Intake + photos

    Log each customer’s item and its photos in one place.

  • AI listing drafts you approve

    Get a first-draft title and description, then edit it before anything goes live.

  • Customer ledger

    See what sold and what you owe each customer, then mark them paid.

See how Upward sellers work

Clear expectations

Nothing lists until you both agree.

You and your Upward seller agree on the item and the selling plan first. AI can draft a title and description, but your seller reviews it and decides what goes live. Upward never holds or pays out sale money.

Get started

Start with the thing you keep meaning to sell.

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Good to know

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who creates the listing?

Your local Upward seller photographs the item, drafts the listing, and answers buyer questions on their own eBay account. They review any AI-assisted draft before it goes live.

Do I agree to the terms before it is listed?

Yes. You and the seller agree on the item and selling plan first. Nothing is listed until you both agree.

Who receives the sale money?

The buyer pays through the seller’s marketplace account. The seller pays you the share you agreed on through PayPal. Upward does not hold or pay out sale money.

How much does consignment with Upward cost?

Nothing upfront. Your seller’s commission comes out of the sale price, and you see the fee schedule before you agree to anything.