Thomas Marnella | Social Media Editor
May 26, 2026
As most know, being a teenager is expensive. Between going out, food, and new clothes, money burns away. Many of us teenagers don’t have the time to work fast-food or other part-time jobs amidst school work and sports, so our lifestyle feels unattainable. Recently, I stumbled upon Depop, a clothing reselling app, as a way to make quick cash, and the progress has been intense. What seemed like an easy way to clear out my closet transformed into a complete job for me. This app, however, has aided in filling the pockets of many other teens as well. In this day and age, Depop has proven to be a completely viable and fitting side hustle for many high school students.
So why are so many teens using Depop? Honestly, it makes sense and checks all of the boxes. In a world where everything seems more expensive every day, it is the only way for many of us to obtain that extra cash we need. With enough dedication, thrifting and then reselling on Depop has a lot of money in it. Another appealing aspect is the sustainability of reselling. Gen-Z and Gen Alpha have grown up with constant reminders that fast fashion is destroying the planet, and Depop combats this. And, for us who already have a passion for fashion, this app seems like a match made in heaven. So, among reselling benefits like quick money, cleaning out your closet, and feeling better about your environmental footprint, it seems too good to be true.
My own experience on Depop has been pretty eye-opening. In just over two weeks, I’ve sold 11 items and made just over $150. The most absurd part to me is that all of the items were sitting in my closet for months just collecting dust. This endeavor, however, started as an experiment more than anything. But once you get your first sale, the instant gratification gets you. With reselling, there is something weirdly addicting to making real money on items that were already going to go anyway.
This experiment was inspired by a couple of other San Clemente High students who also run successful Depop accounts on the side. Maya Saggar, a sophomore here at SCHS, said, “I realized I had to get rid of clothes and said why not make some money?” Maya, like most teenagers on the platform, sells for the money. With 37 sales, she has really cleaned out her old things. But, it seems like Depop’s benefits span way past a couple dollars in your pocket. Gaby Aguilar, another sophomore at SCHS, thinks teens are drawn to Depop because of its ease of use. She reinforced that it “is really easily accessible, you don’t need to really drive anywhere. It’s in the comfort of your own home, but it still feels like a job. Even though it’s a side hobby, it teaches basic marketing stuff too.” For the students at school, Depop has proven a decent side hustle.
To conclude, reselling has been one of the better decisions I’ve made recently. It comes with easy money, a cleaner closet, and a skill set I unexpectedly picked up. It is clear that this appears to be the result of many teenagers, especially at SCHS. So, if you find yourself needing an extra couple of bucks, Depop might be the solution for you.
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