Guide · 7 min
Where to Sell Your Kid's Used Sports Equipment in Quebec
Basement overflowing with skates that no longer fit and gear from a sport your kid quit? Here are the 4 realistic ways to sell in Quebec in 2026 — with the upsides, the hassle, and the average prices actually achieved.
Option 1 — Facebook Marketplace
The default option. Huge reach, free to use, but also: spam messages, no-shows, aggressive haggling, and zero guarantee the buyer actually needs the right size for their kid.
- Price achieved: 40-60% of retail value.
- Average time to sell: 2 to 4 weeks.
- Fees: $0 (though Meta takes a cut on paid Marketplace checkout transactions).
- Hassle: high. You'll answer the same "still available?" message 15 times.
Option 2 — Facebook groups ("Quebec sports equipment buy/sell")
Better audience quality than Marketplace: mostly parents. Several groups are hyper-specific (Lanaudière minor hockey, South Shore soccer, etc.). Moderation varies a lot from group to group.
- Price achieved: 45-65% of retail value.
- Average time: 1 to 3 weeks.
- Fees: $0.
- Hassle: moderate. Lots of "PM sent" comments that go nowhere.
Option 3 — Used sports stores (Play It Again, Sports aux Puces)
These stores either buy your gear outright or take it on consignment. Convenient, but you keep very little of the value.
- Price achieved: 15-30% of retail value (outright buy) or 40-50% of the sale price (consignment).
- Timing: immediate (buy) or 2-6 months (consignment).
- Fees: 30-50% commission on consignment.
- Hassle: low, but you have to drive there and negotiate.
Option 4 — Rekip
Rekip was built specifically for this: Quebec parents, kids' gear that gets outgrown fast, and matchmaking by sport and size.
Instead of waiting for the right buyer to stumble on your listing, Rekip automatically alerts every parent whose kid wears your child's size — in your area.
- Price achieved: 55-70% of retail value (thanks to targeted matchmaking).
- Average time: 3 to 10 days.
- Fees: $0 to list, $0 to sell.
- Hassle: very low. No spam — only parents with a kid the right size reach out.
A real-world comparison: nearly-new CCM Youth 13 skates
A parent in Laval tested all 4 options with the same pair of skates (new retail value $180 CAD).
| Channel | Asking price | Sold for | Time to sell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facebook Marketplace | $80 | $60 | 18 days |
| Laval hockey Facebook group | $90 | $75 | 9 days |
| Play It Again | — | $35 | 1 day |
| Rekip | $100 | $95 | 4 days |
Our tips to sell faster (no matter which channel)
Whichever channel you use, these rules boost your odds of a fast sale at a fair price.
- Take 4 clear photos: front, side, underneath (sole), and the size tag.
- Always list the exact size (not just "Junior" — write "Jr Small, size 3").
- Mention the approximate purchase year and how many seasons it was worn.
- Clean the gear before photographing it. A dusty helmet loses about 30% of its perceived value.
- Pick a public meetup spot (arenas, retail parking lots).
Frequently asked questions
When's the best time of year to sell for the best price?+
August-September for fall hockey and soccer. November-December for skating gear. March-April for baseball and summer soccer. Sell 4 to 6 weeks before the season starts — that's when parents are actively shopping.
Do I need to report income from selling used equipment?+
No, not if you're occasionally selling your own used personal items at a loss (which is almost always the case with kids' gear). The rule only changes if you become a professional reseller.
How do I protect myself from scam buyers?+
Meet in person at a public location (an arena, a Sports Experts parking lot). Accept cash or Interac e-transfer only (never a cheque). On Rekip, in-app messaging means you never have to share your personal phone number.