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Second-hand buying guides for Marktplaats
What to check, what to pay and which Dutch words to search for, before you buy something used in the Netherlands. 100 guides, from bikes and sofas to iPhones and Eames chairs.
Buying on Marktplaats
- How to buy safely on MarktplaatsHow to buy safely on Marktplaats: check the seller, pick a safe way to pay, inspect at pickup and spot red flags before any money leaves your account.
- Marktplaats scams to avoid as a buyerThe Marktplaats scams that hit buyers most: fake payment links, advance payment, hijacked accounts and stolen goods, and the signs that give each away.
- How to use Marktplaats if you don't speak DutchUsing Marktplaats in English: which Dutch words to search, how to read listings, how to message sellers politely and how to avoid missing the best deals.
- Dutch words you need to search Marktplaats: a glossaryA glossary of Dutch words for Marktplaats: furniture, appliances, bikes, condition terms and listing phrases, so your searches find what sellers wrote.
- How to negotiate a price on MarktplaatsHow to negotiate on Marktplaats: when an offer is fair, how much to bid below the asking price, what to write, and when to haggle at the pickup.
- Bieden, vraagprijs, n.o.t.k.: Marktplaats prices explainedBieden vs vraagprijs on Marktplaats: what each price type means, whether a bid is binding, how the bid list works and what to do with n.o.t.k. listings.
- Gelijk oversteken: paying on pickup without getting burnedWhat gelijk oversteken means on Marktplaats, how to pay on pickup with cash or a transfer, and how to avoid fake payment screenshots and swapped items.
- Tikkie and betaalverzoek scams on Marktplaats: how they workHow Tikkie and betaalverzoek scams on Marktplaats work, from the 1 cent verification trick to fake payment pages, and the checks that keep you safe.
- Finding free stuff on Marktplaats (gratis af te halen)How to find free stuff on Marktplaats: search terms like gratis af te halen, when free listings appear, what is worth taking and how to get there first.
- Shipping vs pickup on Marktplaats: which is saferShipping vs pickup on Marktplaats: why pickup is safer, when shipping makes sense, which payment options protect you and how to receive parcels well.
- How to check a Marktplaats seller before you payHow to check a Marktplaats seller before you pay: read the profile and reviews, ask test questions, verify the bank account and spot hijacked accounts.
- What to ask a seller before you go and lookQuestions to ask a Marktplaats seller before you travel: measurements, age, faults, pets and smoke, transport and payment, with Dutch phrases you can copy.
- The best time of year to buy second hand in the NetherlandsThe best time to buy second hand in the Netherlands: when bikes, furniture, garden sets and baby gear are cheapest, and why moving season matters most.
- Marktplaats search filters explained: radius, price, condition, sortingMarktplaats search filters explained: postcode and radius, price range, condition, delivery, category attributes, sorting and saved search alerts.
- How to transport a sofa or wardrobe you bought second handHow to transport a second-hand sofa or wardrobe in the Netherlands: van rental, courier services, furniture lifts and what to measure before you pick up.
- Furnishing a whole apartment second hand in the NetherlandsFurnish an apartment second hand in the Netherlands: what to buy used and what new, a realistic budget, the order to buy in and how to batch pickups.
Bikes
- How to buy a used bike in the NetherlandsHow to buy a used bike in the Netherlands: which brands hold up, what to test at the pickup, how to avoid stolen bikes, and fair used prices in 2026.
- Buying a used e-bike: battery, motor and price checksBuying a used e-bike in the Netherlands: how to check battery health, mid or hub motor, charger and keys, theft risk, and what a fair price looks like.
- Buying a second-hand bakfiets (cargo bike)Buying a second-hand bakfiets: two wheels or three, which brands hold value, what to check on the box, steering and motor, recalls, and fair used prices.
- Used road bike (racefiets): sizing and what to checkBuying a used road bike (racefiets): how to pick the right frame size, which groupsets to look for, how to spot carbon damage and wear, and fair prices.
- Kids bike sizes by age and height, and buying them usedKids bike sizes by age and height in inches, which Dutch brands last, what to check on a used kinderfiets and fair prices for 12 to 24 inch bikes.
- How to avoid buying a stolen bike on MarktplaatsHow to avoid buying a stolen bike in the Netherlands: check the frame number, spot red flags in the listing and at the meetup, and know what to ask.
- Omafiets, opafiets or city bike: which used Dutch bike to buyOmafiets, opafiets or city bike? How the classic Dutch bikes differ in weight, gears and brakes, and what a fair used price is in the Netherlands.
- Buying a used Gazelle bike: models and pricesBuying a used Gazelle bike: which models are common on Marktplaats, what fair prices look like for city and e-bikes, and what to check before you pay.
- Buying a used VanMoof: what to check after the bankruptcyBuying a used VanMoof S3, X3, S5 or A5: how to check the digital key, ownership transfer, known faults and repair options, and what prices are fair now.
- Shimano and SRAM groupsets explained for used road bike buyersShimano and SRAM road groupsets explained: Claris to Dura-Ace, Apex to Red, model codes, wear checks and what each level means for a used road bike price.
- Buying a used mountain bike: suspension, frame and wearBuying a used mountain bike in the Netherlands: how to check the fork, rear shock, frame and drivetrain, hardtail or full suspension, and fair used prices.
- Buying a used fatbike: legality, speed and battery checksBuying a used fatbike in the Netherlands: how to spot a tuned bike, why throttles cause trouble, battery checks and what Ouxi, Phatfour and Knaap cost.
Furniture
- How to buy a used sofa without regretsHow to buy a used sofa: measure stairs and doors, check the frame, foam, smell and pests, and know what IKEA, Leolux and leather sofas cost used.
- Buying a used dining table: wood, size and stabilityBuying a used dining table: how to tell solid wood from veneer, which size seats how many, how to test stability and what oak and design tables cost used.
- Used office chairs: Herman Miller, Steelcase and what to checkBuying a used office chair: Herman Miller Aeron and Embody, Steelcase Leap and Gesture, how to spot fakes, what to test and fair second hand prices.
- Which IKEA furniture is worth buying second handWhich IKEA furniture is worth buying second hand: Kallax, Billy, Ivar, Pax, Hemnes and Poäng, what survives moving, what to skip and fair used prices.
- Buying a used wardrobe (kledingkast): measure, dismantle, moveBuying a used wardrobe (kledingkast): measure ceiling height and stairs, dismantle a Pax or old linnenkast safely, move it and know fair used prices.
- Buying a used bed frame, and why to think twice about the mattressBuying a used bed frame in the Netherlands: Dutch bed sizes, slatted bases, how to check joints and bedbugs, and why a used mattress is usually a bad idea.
- Buying a used boxspring: hygiene, springs and transportBuying a used boxspring: which parts to replace, how to test springs and electric bases, moving the heavy halves, and fair prices.
- Buying a used bookcase or open shelving unitBuying a used bookcase: shelf sag, depth for books, wall anchoring, String and Pastoe versus Billy and Kallax, and fair second hand prices.
- Buying a used standing desk (zit-sta bureau)Buying a used standing desk (zit-sta bureau): dual or single motor, height range, wobble, controller and fair prices for IKEA, Flexispot and office models.
- Buying used dining chairs: sets, joints and upholsteryBuying used dining chairs: how to check joints and seats, spot Eames, Cesca and Series 7 replicas, buy a full matching set and what fair prices are.
- Buying used garden furniture: teak, aluminium, rattanBuying used garden furniture: how teak, aluminium and polyrattan age outdoors, what to check, when to buy, and fair prices for tables and lounge sets.
- Buying a used chest of drawers (ladekast)Buying a used chest of drawers (ladekast): test drawer runners, joints and veneer, why to anchor it, and fair prices for IKEA, vintage and antique.
- Buying a used armchair (fauteuil) on MarktplaatsHow to buy a used armchair in the Netherlands: Dutch search terms, frame and cushion checks, fair prices for a fauteuil, and which ones to skip.
- Buying a used leather sofa: genuine vs bonded leatherBuying a used leather sofa? How to tell genuine from bonded or PU leather in a listing and at pickup, what to check, and fair second-hand prices.
- Buying a used coffee table (salontafel)Find a good used coffee table in the Netherlands: Dutch search terms, solid wood versus veneer, glass and marble checks, sizes and fair prices.
- Buying a used rug (vloerkleed): wool, hand-knotted and cleaningHow to buy a used rug in the Netherlands: tell hand-knotted from tufted or machine-made, spot moths and latex rot, clean it, and pay a fair price.
- Buying a used bunk bed (stapelbed) safelyHow to buy a used bunk bed safely in the Netherlands: guardrails, gaps, ladders, missing parts, which brands last, and fair stapelbed prices.
Vintage & design
- Eames chairs on Marktplaats: original vs replicaHow to tell an original Eames chair from a replica on Marktplaats: Vitra and Herman Miller marks, lounge chair checks, plastic chairs and fair prices.
- Vintage design lamps worth looking for second handWhich vintage design lamps are worth finding on Marktplaats: Dutch makers like Hala and Raak, Danish and Italian classics, copies, wiring and prices.
- Pastoe furniture second hand: how to recognise it and what it's worthHow to recognise vintage Pastoe furniture on Marktplaats, from Cees Braakman's 1950s birch and teak pieces to later cabinets, with fair second-hand prices.
- Gispen tube chairs: originals, reissues and copiesHow to tell original vintage Gispen tube chairs from reissues and copies on Marktplaats, what to check on the chrome and seat, and fair prices.
- Vintage Danish design furniture on the Dutch second-hand marketBuying vintage Danish design furniture in the Netherlands: makers and designers to know, labels, teak versus rosewood, Deens design copies and fair prices.
- How to spot replica designer furniture in a listingLearn to spot replica designer furniture on Marktplaats from the listing alone: price, wording, photos, labels and seller patterns, before you travel.
- Flipping vintage furniture from Marktplaats: a realistic guideA realistic guide to flipping vintage furniture from Marktplaats: what sells, what to skip, true costs of transport and restoring, and tax reporting.
- Buying vintage rattan and wicker furnitureHow to buy vintage rattan and wicker furniture second hand: rotan versus pitriet, Rohé Noordwolde, checks for brittle strands and woodworm, and prices.
- West German pottery (fat lava) and vintage ceramics second handBuying West German pottery and fat lava vases second hand: makers like Scheurich and Ruscha, reading base marks, spotting damage and fair prices.
- Old IKEA designs that became collectibleWhich old IKEA designs became collectible: pieces by known designers, limited collaborations, how to check labels, and realistic second-hand prices.
Electronics
- How to buy a used iPhone without getting scammedHow to buy a used iPhone on Marktplaats safely: Activation Lock, battery health, parts history, fake iPhones, payment scams and fair prices in 2026.
- Buying a used MacBook: which models, what to checkWhich used MacBook to buy in 2026 and what to check: Apple Silicon versus Intel, RAM, battery cycles, Activation Lock, company management and fair prices.
- Buying a used Windows laptop: specs that matterHow to buy a used Windows laptop in the Netherlands: CPU, RAM and SSD minimums, Windows 11 support, ex-business ThinkPads, company locks and fair prices.
- Buying a used iPad: models, iCloud lock and batteryHow to buy a used iPad safely: which models still make sense in 2026, avoiding iCloud and school-locked iPads, battery checks, Pencil support and prices.
- Buying a used gaming PC: what to test before payingWhat to test before paying for a used gaming PC: verify the GPU and CPU, run a stress test, check temperatures, the power supply and fair 2026 prices.
- Buying a used PlayStation 5: models, prices and what to testBuying a used PS5 in the Netherlands: disc vs digital vs Slim vs Pro, fair prices, how to test the HDMI port, fan and controller, and box-only scams.
- Buying a used Nintendo Switch: models, bans and Joy-Con driftUsed Nintendo Switch guide: original vs Lite vs OLED vs Switch 2, how to spot a banned or modded console, Joy-Con drift checks and fair prices.
- Buying a used camera and lenses: shutter count, fungus and mountsBuying a used camera body or lens: how to check shutter count, spot fungus and haze in lenses, pick the right mount and know fair second-hand prices.
- Buying a used TV: panel types, burn-in and how to test itHow to buy a used TV in the Netherlands: OLED vs QLED vs LED, checking burn-in and dead pixels with test images, transport tips and fair prices.
- Buying a used computer monitor: panels, ports and pixel checksUsed monitor guide: IPS vs VA vs OLED, resolution and refresh rate, USB-C and stands, how to test dead pixels and backlight bleed, and fair prices.
- Buying used headphones: Sony, Bose, AirPods and how to spot fakesBuying used Sony, Bose or AirPods headphones: how to spot fake AirPods and Sony XM5s, check battery and noise cancelling, and what a fair price is.
- Buying a used Samsung or Pixel phone: locks, battery and updatesBuying a used Samsung Galaxy or Google Pixel: check Google account lock, IMEI, battery health, screen burn-in and update support before you pay.
- Buying vintage hi-fi: amplifiers, receivers and speakersBuying vintage hi-fi on Marktplaats: which Marantz, Pioneer, Technics and Philips amps and speakers to look for, how to test them and what they're worth.
- Buying a used record player (platenspeler): models and checksBuying a used record player: belt vs direct drive, Technics, Dual, Pro-Ject and Audio-Technica models, stylus and speed checks, and fair prices.
- Buying a used Apple Watch: activation lock, battery and fakesBuying a used Apple Watch: how to make sure activation lock is off, check battery health, pick GPS or cellular, spot fake Ultras and pay a fair price.
Home appliances
- Buying a used washing machine: brands, age and how to test itBuying a used washing machine (wasmachine): which brands last, how to find its age, bearing and seal checks, transport bolts and fair prices.
- Buying a used dryer: heat pump vs condenser vs ventedBuying a used dryer in the Netherlands: heat pump vs condenser vs vented, what the energy difference costs, which checks to do and fair second-hand prices.
- Buying a used fridge or freezer: types, sizes and checksBuying a used fridge or freezer (koelkast, vriezer): freestanding vs built-in sizes, energy use, door seals, cooling checks and transport tips.
- Buying a used dishwasher: sizes, brands and what to checkBuying a used dishwasher (vaatwasser) in the Netherlands: freestanding vs integrated, 45 or 60 cm, brands that last, leak and rust checks and fair prices.
- Buying a used espresso machine: bean-to-cup and portafilterBuying a used espresso machine: bean-to-cup (volautomaat) vs portafilter, Jura, DeLonghi, Philips and Gaggia, brew group checks and fair prices.
- Buying a used Dyson vacuum: batteries, models and fakesBuying a used Dyson V8, V10, V11 or V15: how to test the battery, spot fake chargers and batteries, check the motor and filter, and what to pay.
- Buying a used oven or combi-microwave: sizes, power and checksBuying a used built-in oven or combi microwave (combimagnetron): niche sizes, power and plugs, how to test heating elements and fair prices.
- Buying a used mobile air conditioner (mobiele airco)Buying a used mobile air conditioner (mobiele airco): single vs dual hose, BTU sizing, why air coolers aren't airco, what to test and when prices drop.
- Buying a used Thermomix: TM31, TM5, TM6 or TM7Buying a used Thermomix: differences between TM31, TM5, TM6 and TM7, Cookidoo subscription, what to check on the blade, scale and heating, and fair prices.
- Buying a used robot vacuum: batteries, apps and docksBuying a used robot vacuum: Roborock, Roomba, Dreame and Ecovacs, app account unbinding, battery, lidar and dock checks, and fair prices.
Kids & baby
- Buying a used stroller (kinderwagen): brands and checksHow to buy a used stroller (kinderwagen) on Marktplaats: which brands hold up, what a fair price is, and the checks to do at pickup before you pay.
- Second-hand car seats: when it is safe and when to skipShould you buy a used car seat (autostoeltje)? When it is safe, which labels to check (i-Size, R44), expiry dates, and when to walk away and buy new.
- Buying a used crib (ledikant) safelyHow to buy a used crib or ledikant on Marktplaats: bar spacing, mattress fit, screws, paint and the brands that last. Plus fair second-hand prices.
- Buying a used high chair: Stokke Tripp Trapp and alternativesBuying a used Stokke Tripp Trapp or other high chair on Marktplaats: serial numbers, Baby Set fit, copies, what to check and fair second-hand prices.
- Buying a used baby carrier or slingHow to buy a used baby carrier (draagzak) or wrap on Marktplaats: Ergobaby, BabyBjorn and woven wraps, buckle and stitching checks, fakes and fair prices.
- Buying used LEGO: bulk lots, sets and fakesHow to buy used LEGO on Marktplaats: fair prices per kilo, checking a set is complete, spotting Lepin and other fake bricks, and what to ask.
- Buying a used trampolineHow to buy a used trampoline on Marktplaats: Berg, Salta and inground models, checking rust, springs and the net, and how to take it apart.
- Buying kids clothes in bundles (kinderkleding pakket)How to buy kids clothes bundles (kinderkleding pakket) on Marktplaats: Dutch sizes, a fair price per piece, brands that last and worn-out bundles.
Sports & outdoor
- Buying used fitness equipment: treadmills, rowers, bikesHow to buy a used treadmill, rowing machine or exercise bike on Marktplaats: brands that last, what to test, transport weight and fair second-hand prices.
- Buying a used kayak or SUP boardHow to buy a used kayak or SUP board on Marktplaats: inflatable or hard, leak and seam checks, brands worth paying for, and fair second-hand prices.
- Buying used camping gear and tentsHow to buy a used tent and camping gear on Marktplaats: pitching it first, mould and coating checks, sleeping bags, stoves and fair prices.
- Buying used skis, boots and snowboardsHow to buy used skis, ski boots and snowboards on Marktplaats: what fits, binding checks, base and edge damage, and fair second-hand prices.
- Buying used golf clubsHow to buy used golf clubs on Marktplaats: beginner sets, shaft flex, grips, cracked drivers, fake putters and fair second-hand prices in the Netherlands.
- Buying used dumbbells, plates and racksHow to buy used dumbbells, weight plates, barbells and racks on Marktplaats: price per kilo, 30 mm or 50 mm plates, checking welds and fair prices.
- Buying used padel and tennis racketsHow to buy a used padel or tennis racket on Marktplaats: spotting cracks and fakes, grip sizes, string checks, and fair second-hand prices.
Music & hobbies
- Buying a used piano or digital pianoHow to buy a used acoustic or digital piano on Marktplaats: free pianos and moving costs, tuning checks, Yamaha and Roland models, and fair prices.
- Buying a used guitar: acoustic and electricHow to buy a used acoustic or electric guitar on Marktplaats: neck, frets and action checks, fake Gibsons, good beginner models and fair prices.
- Buying a used sewing machineHow to buy a used sewing machine or overlock (lockmachine) on Marktplaats: Bernina, Pfaff, Janome and Singer, what to test and fair prices.