How to Buy, Sell & Donate Things in Denmark (2025)
Moving, decluttering, or bargain hunting? Here’s your friendly guide to secondhand life in Denmark—where to buy and sell, how to donate, and how to stay safe.
Overview: Secondhand culture in Denmark
🛒 Buying
Apps, Facebook groups, and charity shops cover everything from bikes and furniture to kids’ gear.
🏷️ Selling
Clear photos + short descriptions + fair prices = fast sales. MobilePay is standard.
💚 Donating
Well-loved items find new homes via Red Cross, Blå Kors, Kirkens Korshær, or local “Gratis ting” groups.
How to buy secondhand
📱 Facebook Marketplace & Groups
Search “Køb & Salg” + your city. Many groups are bilingual; arrange local pickup at a public spot.
🧰 Top sites & apps
DBA.dk (general), Trendsales (fashion), GulogGratis (furniture/bikes).
🏬 Charity & thrift shops
Browse Røde Kors, Blå Kors, Kirkens Korshær, Danmission—quality varies; restock often.
How to sell your things
📸 Create a great listing
Natural light photos, accurate condition, pickup area, and a realistic price. Mention measurements for furniture.
🤝 Pickup or shipping
Most buyers collect. For shipping, use GLS/DAO/PostNord. Share tracking and pack securely.
💳 Payments
MobilePay is most common. Cash is rare. Ship only after payment clears.
How to donate or give away
🏪 Drop-off at charity shops
Red Cross, Blå Kors, Kirkens Korshær, Danmission. Check acceptance lists and opening hours.
🚚 Free pickup (furniture)
Many cities offer charity collection for larger items—book online in advance.
🎁 Freecycle online
Use “Gratis ting” Facebook groups, giveaway.dk, or local community forums.
Tips & safety
🛡️ Avoid scams
Meet in public, bring a friend for big items, never share CPR/bank details, ignore odd payment links.
🔧 Recycling stations
Broken/unsellable items → “genbrugsstation”. Most accept electronics, bikes, furniture—bring your yellow card.
⚖️ Private vs. business
Occasional private sales don’t need VAT. High volume may count as a business—see skat.dk for rules.
Useful links
🛒 DBA
dba.dk — Denmark’s largest marketplace.
📱 Facebook Marketplace
❤️ Red Cross Genbrug
genbrug.rodekors.dk — shops & pickups.
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📦 Short-term storage
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🏠 Moving out
Frequently asked questions
💰 How do I get paid safely?
MobilePay in person is standard. For shipping, send only after you receive payment.
🌍 Can foreigners use DBA/Marketplace?
Yes—having a Danish number and local address helps for pickup and MobilePay.
🗑️ Broken items?
Take them to the municipal recycling station (“genbrugsstation”).
🧾 Tax deduction for donations?
Goods donations aren’t deductible; only cash gifts to approved charities may be.
🕵️ Avoiding scams?
No strange links, no CPR/bank info, meet in public, trust your gut.
📦 Shipping large items?
Possible with GLS/DAO/PostNord, but most big items are local pickup.
🤝 Is bargaining OK?
Yes—be polite and realistic. Many sellers expect a little haggling.
🧺 Flea markets?
Absolutely—look for “loppemarked” events spring through autumn.