Looking locally in Los Angeles? Post the Want, set the budget
Wantie is a reverse marketplace: you post the item you need in Los Angeles and the budget you will pay, then nearby sellers reply in Messages. You close the deal off-platform. This page only lists live public Wants when someone has posted one.
Name Los Angeles and a neighborhood or cross street so a seller can judge the trip. Replies arrive in Messages — Wantie does not email you about offers.
Couches, dressers, TVs, desks, and the rest show up when someone actually posts them in Los Angeles. An empty list means nobody has yet — not a fake count.
Open wants in Los Angeles
Live public Wants only. If this list is empty, nobody has posted one yet — that is not a count we invent.
PlayStation 5 disc edition + controller
$400Working, cosmetic wear fine. Original box preferred but not required. LA/OC meetup.
iPhone 15 128GB prefer new
$720Base iPhone 15 128GB, prefer sealed/new but open-box OK. Los Angeles, will pay via Zelle.
Levi's 501 selvedge, 32x32, dark wash
$80Cone Mills selvedge, size 32x32, hardly worn. LA meetup or shipped.
MacBook Air M2 13", any color, 8GB+
$700Working screen, battery health >80%. Any color. LA pickup.
Peloton Bike (original, not Bike+)
$600Less than 2-3 years old. Under 2000 miles. Los Angeles pickup, will bring help to load.
Salomon QST 106 skis 181cm w/ Shift binds
$550For touring + resort. 181cm. Shift MNC bindings mounted or unmounted OK. LA or ship to 90045.
What people look for in Los Angeles
Looking for a couch in Los Angeles
Say the width you can carry and whether you want a compact sofa or a sectional. Name Los Angeles and a neighborhood or cross street so a seller can judge the trip. Replies arrive in Messages — Wantie does not email you about offers.
Looking for a dresser in Los Angeles
Solid wood is heavy on stairs — mention drawer count and whether you can help carry. Name Los Angeles and a neighborhood or cross street so a seller can judge the trip. Replies arrive in Messages — Wantie does not email you about offers.
Looking for a dining table in Los Angeles
Name how many seats you need and whether the table must fold or have leaves. Name Los Angeles and a neighborhood or cross street so a seller can judge the trip. Replies arrive in Messages — Wantie does not email you about offers.
Looking for a mattress in Los Angeles
Say twin, full, queen, or king, and whether a used mattress is acceptable. Name Los Angeles and a neighborhood or cross street so a seller can judge the trip. Replies arrive in Messages — Wantie does not email you about offers.
Looking for a TV in Los Angeles
Say screen size, wall-mount vs. stand, and whether you can pick up tonight. Name Los Angeles and a neighborhood or cross street so a seller can judge the trip. Replies arrive in Messages — Wantie does not email you about offers.
Looking for a PS5 in Los Angeles
Say disc vs. digital, whether games or a second controller matter, and pickup timing. Name Los Angeles and a neighborhood or cross street so a seller can judge the trip. Replies arrive in Messages — Wantie does not email you about offers.
Looking for tickets in Los Angeles
Name the event, date, section or quantity, and whether the tickets are digital or paper. Name Los Angeles and a neighborhood or cross street so a seller can judge the trip. Replies arrive in Messages — Wantie does not email you about offers.
Looking for a desk in Los Angeles
Say width, standing vs. sitting, and whether it has to go up a stair. Name Los Angeles and a neighborhood or cross street so a seller can judge the trip. Replies arrive in Messages — Wantie does not email you about offers.
Looking for a sewing machine in Los Angeles
Say mechanical vs. computerized, brand if you care, and whether you can pick up a heavy case. Name Los Angeles and a neighborhood or cross street so a seller can judge the trip. Replies arrive in Messages — Wantie does not email you about offers.
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.
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 Los Angeles?
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 Los Angeles?
Describe the item, set a budget, add a Los Angeles location, and publish. Nearby sellers reply in Messages. Wantie does not email you about offers.
What is Wantie in Los Angeles?
Wantie is a reverse marketplace: you post the item you need in Los Angeles and the budget you will pay, then nearby sellers reply in Messages. You close the deal off-platform. This page only lists live public Wants when someone has posted one.
What do people post in Los Angeles?
Couches, dressers, TVs, desks, and the rest show up when someone actually posts them in Los Angeles. An empty list means nobody has yet — not a fake count. 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 Los Angeles?
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.