Austin wants with a budget — sellers come to you
Austin buyers post a Want with a budget; sellers browse those posts and reply. Want is not checkout — you close the deal off-platform. Posting is free during launch.
Austin has a lot of new arrivals furnishing a first place. East Austin, South Congress, North Loop, and the UT area are useful pickup notes. Be specific about stairs and parking.
New Austin apartments fill with a couch, dresser, dining table, and mattress first. Post the set or the single piece; sellers reply to whichever they have.
Open wants in Austin
Live public Wants only. If this list is empty, nobody has posted one yet — that is not a count we invent.
Small couch / loveseat (60–70″)
$150Looking for a small couch or loveseat about 60–70 inches in Austin. Pickup OK. Free or under $150 preferred.
Big couch / sectional (pickup OK)
$200Looking for a big couch or sectional in Austin. Pickup OK. Free or under $200 preferred.
Brown dresser or nightstand (cheap / free OK)
$75Looking for a brown dresser or nightstand in Austin. Cheap or free OK. Can pick up. Prefer brown wood.
Apple iPhone 15 128GB
$352.75Apple iPhone 15
$450Looking for an unlocked iPhone 15 with a good battery and in good condition. Budget up to $450. Austin, TX; local pickup preferred.
QA Cycle1 browse-followup — used Sony PS5 disc
$350Used Sony PS5 disc edition in good working condition; controller and power cable included.
IKEA Kallax 4x4 with inserts
$180Looking for a Kallax 4x4 with the drawer / door inserts included. Willing to pay more if inserts are new. Austin.
IKEA MALM 6-drawer dresser, oak veneer
$150White oak veneer only please — not white or black. Pickup Austin. Any age but drawers should slide clean.
What people look for in Austin
Looking for a couch in Austin
Apartment couches and house sectionals are different posts. Add East Austin, South Congress, North Loop, or UT-area pickup notes so a seller can judge the drive.
Looking for a dresser in Austin
IKEA-style chests and solid wood bureaus are different posts. Add East Austin, South Congress, or North Loop so a seller can plan parking.
Looking for a dining table in Austin
Outdoor-capable tables and indoor four-tops are different Wants in Austin weather. Add East Austin, South Congress, or North Loop for pickup.
Looking for a mattress in Austin
New arrivals often want a queen this week. Say size and whether used is acceptable, plus East Austin, South Congress, or UT-area pickup.
Looking for a TV in Austin
Say screen size, wall-mount vs. stand, and whether you can pick up tonight. Austin has a lot of new arrivals furnishing a first place. East Austin, South Congress, North Loop, and the UT area are useful pickup notes. Be specific about stairs and parking.
Looking for a PS5 in Austin
Say disc vs. digital, whether games or a second controller matter, and pickup timing. Austin has a lot of new arrivals furnishing a first place. East Austin, South Congress, North Loop, and the UT area are useful pickup notes. Be specific about stairs and parking.
Looking for tickets in Austin
Name the event, date, section or quantity, and whether the tickets are digital or paper. Austin has a lot of new arrivals furnishing a first place. East Austin, South Congress, North Loop, and the UT area are useful pickup notes. Be specific about stairs and parking.
Looking for a desk in Austin
Say width, standing vs. sitting, and whether it has to go up a stair. Austin has a lot of new arrivals furnishing a first place. East Austin, South Congress, North Loop, and the UT area are useful pickup notes. Be specific about stairs and parking.
Looking for a sewing machine in Austin
Say mechanical vs. computerized, brand if you care, and whether you can pick up a heavy case. Austin has a lot of new arrivals furnishing a first place. East Austin, South Congress, North Loop, and the UT area are useful pickup notes. Be specific about stairs and parking.
Other cities
Madison
Madison pickups are easier when you name the area — Langdon, State Street, Willy Street, Vilas, or campus. Winter stairs and a place to idle a car belong on the Want.
Philadelphia
Philadelphia furniture often has to survive a rowhome stairwell. Name the neighborhood — Fishtown, West Philly, South Philly, Northern Liberties — and whether you can pick up the same day.
New York City
Most NYC wants are apartment-scale. Mention the borough, the floor, and whether there is an elevator. A Brooklyn walk-up and a Manhattan elevator are different jobs for a seller.
Chicago
Chicago moves stack around lease dates. Note the neighborhood — Logan Square, Pilsen, Lakeview, Hyde Park — and whether winter pickup is realistic.
Denver
Denver pickups span Highlands, RiNo, Capitol Hill, and Baker as often as the suburbs. Say if you can help carry, and whether the item has to fit a one-bedroom.
Houston
Houston is spread out. Heights, Montrose, Midtown, and EaDo pickups are different trips. Put the neighborhood and a budget you can actually pay on the Want.
Dallas
Dallas–Fort Worth wants work best with a neighborhood on them — Oak Lawn, Bishop Arts, Deep Ellum, Uptown — plus a budget. Sellers decide whether the drive is worth it.
Sioux City
Sioux City, Iowa sits on the Missouri River — not Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Name a neighborhood (Morningside, Leeds, Downtown) so a seller can judge the trip.
Champaign
Champaign-Urbana pickups split between campus, Downtown Champaign, and Urbana. Say which side of campus and whether a car can pause.
Belleville, Michigan
Label the Want Belleville, MI so it is not mixed up with Belleville, Illinois. Downtown, Van Buren Township, and Rawsonville are useful pickup notes.
San Francisco
San Francisco pickups are building-specific. Name the neighborhood — Mission, Sunset, Richmond, SoMa — plus floor, stairs, and a place to idle a car.
Common questions
How do I find something locally in Austin?
Open this Wantie page or an item page. Only live public Wants appear. If the list is empty or short, nearby sellers are thin right now — post a Want and they reply in Messages, not email.
How do I post what I want to buy in Austin?
Describe the item, set a budget, add a Austin location, and publish. Nearby sellers reply in Messages. Wantie does not email you about offers.
What is Wantie in Austin?
Austin buyers post a Want with a budget; sellers browse those posts and reply. Want is not checkout — you close the deal off-platform. Posting is free during launch.
What do people post in Austin?
New Austin apartments fill with a couch, dresser, dining table, and mattress first. Post the set or the single piece; sellers reply to whichever they have. This page only lists live public Wants when they exist — it does not invent inventory.
Is posting free?
Posting is free during launch. After launch it is $0.99 per post. Want never takes a commission on the sale.
How do I sell something in Austin?
Browse open Wants or post a listing. Reply to a buyer who already named a budget, or list an item and let buyers come to you. Sales happen off-platform.
Will I get an email when someone replies?
No. Replies show up in Messages on Wantie. Turn on notifications or save your private link to get back. Wantie does not email posters or guests about offers, messages, or post status.