r/Mercari

Community Overview

About r/Mercari

The first and only subreddit for Mercari, a fast growing marketplace for buying and selling online. 'In honor of imnotlegolas for starting this subreddit.'

The community at a glance

r/Mercari is a Subreddit for Business Owners and Resellers with roughly 122K members. It has been around since 2016. It has a live chat communication style. It is the 9th largest community in the Reselling topic page.

Roughly 14K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Hate, Shipping, and Buyer. Product recommendations often mention iptv subscription.

On Reddit
Established 2016
122K Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +14K members
Growth: +13.4% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2017: 180 members
  • 2018: 1K members
  • 2019: 4K members
  • 2020: 15K members
  • 2021: 15K members
  • 2023: 35K members
  • 2024: 28K members
  • 2025: 15K members
  • 2026: 8K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 1K members
  • Aug: 1K members
  • Sep: 954 members
  • Oct: 776 members
  • Nov: 1K members
  • Dec: 1K members
  • Jan: 1K members
  • Feb: 1K members
  • Mar: 1K members
  • Apr: 1K members
  • May: 1K members
  • Jun: 943 members

Topics

  • Hate
    51 posts in the past month
    #1
    Hate
    51
  • Shipping
    50 posts in the past month
    #2
    Shipping
    50
  • Buyer
    44 posts in the past month
    #3
    Buyer
    44
  • Seller
    39 posts in the past month
    #4
    Seller
    39
  • Annoying
    38 posts in the past month
    #5
    Annoying
    38

Flair

  • SELLING
    74 posts in the past month
    1. I'm so tired, y'all.
    2. I’m sorry, you want to return a blanket because you cut it while opening the package 🤷🏻‍♀️ (see screenshot)
    3. Right here right now
    #1
    SELLING
    I'm so tired, y'all. · I’m sorry, you want to return a blanket because you cut it while opening the package 🤷🏻‍♀️ (see screenshot) · Right here right now
    74
  • EXPERIENCE
    45 posts in the past month
    1. Just got a message on a order I fulfilled back in October 2023?
    2. Was I rude? Person bought the item on Saturday 3pm, their message was sent on Monday
    3. Saying it like I owe him
    #2
    EXPERIENCE
    Just got a message on a order I fulfilled back in October 2023? · Was I rude? Person bought the item on Saturday 3pm, their message was sent on Monday · Saying it like I owe him
    45
  • BUYING
    37 posts in the past month
    1. Mannnnn I was just kidding 🤣
    2. Seller has multiple ratings about her attitude, and I see why. Am I in the wrong? Mercari won’t let me cancel for another 4 days🫩
    3. The audacity is real!
    #3
    BUYING
    Mannnnn I was just kidding 🤣 · Seller has multiple ratings about her attitude, and I see why. Am I in the wrong? Mercari won’t let me cancel for another 4 days🫩 · The audacity is real!
    37
  • GENERAL
    24 posts in the past month
    1. Dear buyer, please forgive me for not accepting your offer!
    2. Welp I guess using emojis is a big no no now 😳
    3. I laughed a little.
    #4
    GENERAL
    Dear buyer, please forgive me for not accepting your offer! · Welp I guess using emojis is a big no no now 😳 · I laughed a little.
    24
  • SHIPPING
    14 posts in the past month
    1. Had to pay $9.53 for a DVD sent via Media Mail
    2. The 10 percent off is great right now, but seriously need to go back to at least reduced/free shipping. Losing people to Vinted and Depop currently.
    3. What’s up with sellers not shipping?
    #5
    SHIPPING
    Had to pay $9.53 for a DVD sent via Media Mail · The 10 percent off is great right now, but seriously need to go back to at least reduced/free shipping. Losing people to Vinted and Depop currently. · What’s up with sellers not shipping?
    14

Product recommendations

  • iptv subscription
    3 posts in the past month
    1. THIS IS BEST IPTV SUBSCRIPTION
    2. THIS IS BEST IPTV SUBSCRIPTION
    3. this is best iptv subscription in 2024
    #1
    iptv subscription
    THIS IS BEST IPTV SUBSCRIPTION · THIS IS BEST IPTV SUBSCRIPTION · this is best iptv subscription in 2024
    3

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/Mercari for?
Best for Business Owners and Resellers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with live chat.
Is r/Mercari free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/Mercari have?
Roughly 122K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/Mercari on?
r/Mercari runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/Mercari cover?
On the Hive Index, r/Mercari is organized under Business Owners, Resellers.
How do I join r/Mercari?
You can join r/Mercari by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Business communities like?
A broad topic that covers everything from solo business owners to startup teams and larger operators. You will find communities on Discord, Reddit, and Slack focused on strategy, growth, operations, and the day-to-day grind of running something. Good for getting outside perspectives, finding collaborators, or just talking through problems with people who actually get it.