Como Homo is an online queer thrift store where you can buy and sell used clothing, gear, and accessories from other queers. It's free to sign up and list your items for sale; you only pay a commission fee if your item sells.
Create a Profile: you need an account to post and view listings on Como Homo, but it's totally free.
- You can sign-in directly using a Google account, or you can set up an account with any email and password.
- Fill out your profile with a bio and photo, as well as social media handles.
- Most of your personal information is only required to complete a transaction and won't be visible on your profile.
Set up Payments: if you’re planning to sell items on Como Homo, you’ll need to set up payments with PayPal or Stripe first.
- Having an account and listing items is free, you only pay a 12% commission to Como Homo when an item sells (plus ~3% in payment processing fees).
- Stripe is the simplest solution and works by inputting your bank information directly. (This information is managed by Stripe, and not visible to Como Homo)
- If you want to use PayPal, you will need a PayPal business account, but can easily convert your existing account to a business account for free. Just follow the prompts from your Settings Page.
Buy an Item: you can browse listings by category, or filter and search for specific items
- If you have any questions about the item or the listing, you can comment or message the seller directly.
- Payments can be made by credit card (via Stripe) or through PayPal. And you will not be charged until the seller accepts the order.
- Be sure to mark the order as complete when the item arrives, and submit a review.
Sell an Item: get started by clicking “List an Item”
- You’ll need to fill in the required information and post at least one photo of the item itself. Try to provide as much detail as you can, and post some photos of you wearing the item if you feel comfortable.
- Remember to have fun when you’re writing your listing! Try to respond to questions and comments too.
- If your piece sells, you have three days to accept the transaction. Then you’ll be responsible to ship the item, so be sure to set a shipping fee in the listing.
Be Social: You can follow other users and comment on listings if you see something you love! And don’t forget to invite your friends so our community can grow!
- If you'd like us to feature your listing on Instagram or Twitter, send us a message and we'll post about your item.
If you have any questions, reach out via the “Contact Us” page or on social media. We’d love to feature your listing on Instagram or Twitter