On Depop you can't sell counterfeits, items you don't have (dropshipping), weapons, drugs and drug paraphernalia, alcohol and tobacco, used underwear and swimwear bottoms, used or opened cosmetics, live animals, digital or virtual goods, or anything illegal or unsafe. Listings with misleading photos, off-app payment requests or keyword spam can be removed too. Depop's prohibited items policy has the full, current list, and it can change, so check it before you list anything unusual.
Items you can't sell
Counterfeits and replicas
Fakes, "inspired by" items using brand logos, and replicas are banned. This is one of the most common reasons accounts get suspended. See how long does a Depop suspension last.
Items you don't have
Dropshipping, meaning listing products a supplier ships directly to the buyer, isn't allowed. See is Depop dropshipping allowed and why Depop sellers get banned for dropshipping.
Hygiene items
- Used underwear and swimwear bottoms
- Used or opened cosmetics, skincare and fragrance
- Used earrings for pierced ears may be restricted. Check the policy
Dangerous or illegal items
- Weapons, including replicas and some knives
- Drugs, drug paraphernalia and prescription medicines
- Alcohol and tobacco or vape products
- Hazardous materials
Other common bans
- Live animals and some animal products
- Digital goods, accounts, gift cards and virtual items
- Recalled or unsafe children's products
- Stolen goods
Listings that get removed
Even allowed items can be removed if the listing breaks the rules:
- Stock or supplier photos instead of photos of your item
- Keyword spam: long lists of brands that have nothing to do with the item. See Depop keywords and hashtags
- Requests to pay or chat outside the app
- Misleading descriptions that don't match the item
What you can sell
Secondhand, vintage and new clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry, accessories, handmade and upcycled pieces, and many home, music and lifestyle items. See how to sell handmade items on Depop and how to sell jewelry on Depop.
If a listing gets removed
- Read Depop's message to see which rule it broke.
- Fix the issue, for example by using your own photos or removing extra brand names.
- If you think it's a mistake, contact support with evidence.
- Don't keep reposting the same removed item. Repeat removals can lead to restrictions.
See how to not get banned on Depop.
Listings that stay up
The best protection is clean, accurate listings of items you actually have. DepopAutomation.com's AI listing tool writes descriptions from photos of your real item, uses Nano Banana to improve those photos rather than inventing products, and fills in the right category and fields. The bulk lister keeps every listing in the same accurate format.
Quick answers
Can I sell new items with tags on Depop? Yes, as long as you have them and they're genuine.
Can I sell perfume on Depop? Used or opened fragrance is generally not allowed. Check the current policy for sealed items.
Will one removed listing get me banned? Usually not. Repeated or serious breaches can.
Conclusion
Don't sell counterfeits, dropshipped stock, used hygiene items, dangerous or illegal goods, digital items or anything else on Depop's prohibited list. Use your own photos, keep listings honest and keep every sale in the app.