Is Whatnot Worth It? When to Choose (or Skip) This Platform

December 23, 2025 · 22 min · Season 2 · Episode 29

About this episode

Leah and Kayla discuss their experiences with Whatnot and provide insights on whether it's a suitable platform for resellers.

Ever wondered if Whatnot is the right platform for your reselling business? In this brutally honest episode, Leah and Kayla pull back the curtain on their three-attempt journey with Whatnot live auctions, spanning several years in the kids' clothing niche. From being early pioneers in Whatnot's fashion category (when it was just collectibles and Funko Pops) to being actively recruited back to the platform, the hosts share everything they've learned about live auction selling. They break down the major differences between Whatnot, Poshmark, and eBay's live auction features, with special focus on the shipping complexities that nearly broke their business model. In this episode, you'll discover: Why Whatnot's "smart bundling" system doesn't actually work across custom shipping profiles The shocking truth about who keeps overcharged shipping fees (spoiler: it's not the sellers) Real numbers on commission structures and hidden transaction fees Practical workarounds for selling varied-weight items like kids' clothing Why seller refund capabilities matter more than you think Their strategy moving forward: bundle selling and category-specific shows Whether you're considering adding…

People in this episode

Host: Leah Hess

Guest: Kayla

Topics covered

reselling platforms
Whatnot
live auctions
shipping complexities
commission structures
selling strategies

Keywords

Whatnot
reselling
live auctions
shipping fees
commission structures
kids' clothing
selling strategies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Whatnot, Poshmark, eBay

Products: Funko Pops

Places: kids' clothing