Mercari, the online marketplace that connects millions of people across the U.S. to shop and sell items no longer being used, has launched its first experiential pop-up shop, an in-person selling experience designed to educate consumers on the ease of selling secondhand goods and its impact on the reuse ecosystem. The shop will be located in the Stonestown Galleria in San Francisco, opening on December 29, 2021.
“We are bringing the Mercari seller experience to life in a brand new way this year,” said John Lagerling, Mercari U.S. CEO. “Our 2021 holiday report found that people will receive an average of 3.8 unwanted gifts this holiday season, which projects to almost 1 billion unused items sitting around American homes. Our hope is that people who visit our pop-up will see just how easy it is to sell on Mercari and walk away inspired to earn money from their unused items.”
The San Francisco pop-up shop will feature four experiential zones to help customers to say goodbye to their unused items so they can find a second life.
Mercari users can sell almost anything from everyday household items to one-of-a-kind vintage treasures. For a limited time, customers are encouraged to bring their pre-loved items to Mercari’s pop-up shop to receive up to $100 on the spot, by Venmo or Paypal. Customers can skip the online listing and shipping process and engage directly with on-site experts who will assess the value of each item. A $30 per item maximum will apply and customers must be at least 18 years of age or accompanied by an adult. Popular categories accepted at the pop-up include: clothing, toys and games, kitchenware, sports gear, home decor items and more.
Mercari’s pop-up shop will be located on the second floor in the Stonestown Galleria Mall for a limited time, beginning December 29, 2021 through February 12, 2022.
