Chicago reverse marketplace — post a Want with a budget
Want flips Craigslist-style browsing: Chicago buyers post what they want and set a budget, then sellers come to them. Meet locally or ship; pay however you both trust. There is no commission on the sale.
Chicago moves stack around lease dates. Note the neighborhood — Logan Square, Pilsen, Lakeview, Hyde Park — and whether winter pickup is realistic.
Lease-turnover furniture — a couch, dresser, dining table, or mattress — is the common Chicago Want. Condition matters; say new, used, or as-is.
Open wants in Chicago
Live public Wants only. If this list is empty, nobody has posted one yet — that is not a count we invent.
Seller activity here is thin right now. These are real open Wants, not a directory of every seller in town.
Big couch / sectional (≥4 seats, pickup OK)
$150Chicago ISO — need a big couch or sectional (about 4+ seats). Local pickup OK. Budget roughly $0–300. Open to used leather or fabric.
PlayStation 5 bundle wanted
$550Looking for a PS5 bundle with a few games (any genre). Chicago north side preferred, can meet at Union Station.
What people look for in Chicago
Looking for a couch in Chicago
Lease-turnover weekends fill with couch pickups. Mention Logan Square, Pilsen, Lakeview, or Hyde Park, and whether the sofa has to fit a walk-up.
Looking for a dresser in Chicago
Lease weekends move a lot of dressers. Name Logan Square, Pilsen, Lakeview, or Hyde Park, and whether the piece has to come apart.
Looking for a dining table in Chicago
Name seats and whether you have a separate dining room. Logan Square, Pilsen, Lakeview, and Hyde Park help a seller judge the trip.
Looking for a mattress in Chicago
Winter hallways and lease dates matter. Name queen vs. king and a neighborhood — Logan Square, Pilsen, Lakeview, or Hyde Park.
Looking for a TV in Chicago
Say screen size, wall-mount vs. stand, and whether you can pick up tonight. Chicago moves stack around lease dates. Note the neighborhood — Logan Square, Pilsen, Lakeview, Hyde Park — and whether winter pickup is realistic.
Looking for a PS5 in Chicago
Say disc vs. digital, whether games or a second controller matter, and pickup timing. Chicago moves stack around lease dates. Note the neighborhood — Logan Square, Pilsen, Lakeview, Hyde Park — and whether winter pickup is realistic.
Looking for tickets in Chicago
Name the event, date, section or quantity, and whether the tickets are digital or paper. Chicago moves stack around lease dates. Note the neighborhood — Logan Square, Pilsen, Lakeview, Hyde Park — and whether winter pickup is realistic.
Looking for a desk in Chicago
Say width, standing vs. sitting, and whether it has to go up a stair. Chicago moves stack around lease dates. Note the neighborhood — Logan Square, Pilsen, Lakeview, Hyde Park — and whether winter pickup is realistic.
Looking for a sewing machine in Chicago
Say mechanical vs. computerized, brand if you care, and whether you can pick up a heavy case. Chicago moves stack around lease dates. Note the neighborhood — Logan Square, Pilsen, Lakeview, Hyde Park — and whether winter pickup is realistic.
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.
Austin
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.
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 Chicago?
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 Chicago?
Describe the item, set a budget, add a Chicago location, and publish. Nearby sellers reply in Messages. Wantie does not email you about offers.
What is Wantie in Chicago?
Want flips Craigslist-style browsing: Chicago buyers post what they want and set a budget, then sellers come to them. Meet locally or ship; pay however you both trust. There is no commission on the sale.
What do people post in Chicago?
Lease-turnover furniture — a couch, dresser, dining table, or mattress — is the common Chicago Want. Condition matters; say new, used, or as-is. 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 Chicago?
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.