I’m moving out soon and had to get rid of some furniture I no longer need. At first, I thought I’d have to pay to throw it away, which felt like such a waste.

But a friend suggested I try some local second-hand platforms in Korea, and honestly—they're super convenient!

I used Karrot (당근마켓) and Bungaejangter (번개장터), and the process was really smooth. I posted a small table I was planning to toss, and someone came to pick it up within a day. Instead of paying to get rid of it, I actually made a bit of money!

You can easily register for an account with a Korean phone number, which makes it very accessible.

So if you’re in a similar situation, I definitely recommend giving these platforms a try. You might save yourself both time and disposal fees.