guide to Recess
Welcome!
We built Recess so parents can help parents: to find great gear, re-home what you're no longer using, and have real conversations about the things that make family life a little easier. We hope you love it!
How to Buy
Shopping on Recess is easy:
- Browse or search for what you need.
- Message the seller to ask questions or confirm details (in-app only). On web, you can make a purchase but can't message.
- Check out safely in-app—no off-platform payments.
- Mark as received once your item arrives.
How to Sell
Give your gear a second life—and earn cash while doing it.
Shipping labels: Recess makes it easy to create USPS shipping labels right from the app. When you create a listing, select the size of your package - small, medium, large, or custom - and we'll calculate shipping price for every buyer, whether they live nearby or on the other side of the country. When you sell your item, you can download your USPS shipping label from the app.
- Create a listing with a few clear photos and a short, honest description.
- Choose how you want to fulfill: shipping, local pickup, or both.
- When it sells, arrange shipping or coordinate pickup with the buyer.
- Get paid after the order is completed.
Shipping labels: Recess makes it easy to create USPS shipping labels right from the app. When you create a listing, select the size of your package - small, medium, large, or custom - and we'll calculate shipping price for every buyer, whether they live nearby or on the other side of the country. When you sell your item, you can download your USPS shipping label from the app.
Selling Fee
It's always free to list on Recess.
There isn't a selling fee. However, the seller covers the payment processing fee.
There isn't a selling fee. However, the seller covers the payment processing fee.
Quick Answers
Do you provide shipping labels? Yes, Recess provides shipping labels so that sellers never have to worry about shipping prices.
Is there a selling fee? No, there isn't a selling fee. However, the seller covers the payment processing fee.
Can I do local pickup? Absolutely. Just select Local Pickup when creating your listing.
What if something goes wrong? Reach out to support@therecess.app and we'll help resolve it quickly.
Is there a selling fee? No, there isn't a selling fee. However, the seller covers the payment processing fee.
Can I do local pickup? Absolutely. Just select Local Pickup when creating your listing.
What if something goes wrong? Reach out to support@therecess.app and we'll help resolve it quickly.
Comments on Marketplace Items
You can comment directly on listing to ask questions, share real-life feedback, or recommend alternatives.
Keep it helpful and kind. Recess is parent-to-parent, not customer-service-to-customer.
Keep it helpful and kind. Recess is parent-to-parent, not customer-service-to-customer.
The Recess Culture Code
Community is what makes Recess different from a standard marketplace. Here's how we show up:
When in doubt: lead with empathy.
- Be kind. Parenting's hard enough—we're here to make it easier.
- Be honest. Describe items accurately and price them fairly.
- Be helpful. Reply promptly and share what you know.
- Keep it clean. Relevant, respectful, and family-friendly only.
When in doubt: lead with empathy.
Need More Details?
For in-depth info on shipping, payments, timing, and policies, head to our Full FAQs.