What people in Philadelphia want — and what they'll pay
Wantie is a reverse marketplace: you post the item you need in Philadelphia and the budget you will pay, then nearby sellers reply in Messages. You close the deal off-platform. Posting a Want is free during launch.
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.
Couches, dressers, dining tables, and mattresses are the usual first posts when someone lands a Philadelphia rental. Measure the stairs before you commit to a sectional.
Open wants in Philadelphia
Live public Wants only. If this list is empty, nobody has posted one yet — that is not a count we invent.
QA chair $40
$40QA lamp $35
$35TV
Open budgetLamp QA Oct13
$40Electric scooter with charger (pickup OK)
$100Philly ISO — need an adult electric scooter with charger for work commute. Local pickup OK. Budget roughly $50–175 cash. Open to used…
Knee scooter / knee walker (pickup OK)
$55Philly / Delco ISO — fractured foot, need a knee scooter / knee walker. Local pickup OK. Budget roughly $40–75 (Amazon new is $75+). Open…
Extension cord 6ft+ (pickup OK)
$30Philly / Delco ISO — need an extension cord 6ft or longer. Local pickup OK. Budget roughly $15–50. Open to new or lightly used…
Working refrigerator (pickup OK)
$150Philly ISO — fridge died; need a working full-size refrigerator. Can pick up locally. Budget roughly $100–200.
What people look for in Philly
Looking for a couch in Philadelphia
Rowhome stairs and narrow doors are the usual constraint — say the width you can actually carry, and whether pickup is Fishtown, West Philly, South Philly, or farther out.
Looking for a dresser in Philadelphia
Solid wood is heavy on rowhome stairs. Say drawer count and whether you can help carry in Fishtown, West Philly, South Philly, or Northern Liberties.
Looking for a dining table in Philadelphia
A four-top that clears a rowhome corner is not a ten-seat farm table. Say seats and whether it must fold, plus Fishtown vs. West Philly vs. South Philly.
Looking for a mattress in Philadelphia
Say twin, full, queen, or king, and whether you will take a used mattress. Same-day pickup in Fishtown or West Philly is useful to mention.
Looking for a TV in Philadelphia
Say screen size, wall-mount vs. stand, and whether you can pick up tonight. 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.
Looking for a PS5 in Philadelphia
Say disc vs. digital, whether games or a second controller matter, and pickup timing. 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.
Looking for tickets in Philadelphia
Name the event, date, section or quantity, and whether the tickets are digital or paper. 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.
Looking for a desk in Philadelphia
Say width, standing vs. sitting, and whether it has to go up a stair. 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.
Looking for a sewing machine in Philadelphia
Say mechanical vs. computerized, brand if you care, and whether you can pick up a heavy case. 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.
Neighborhoods and other cities
Fishtown
Fishtown is a Philadelphia neighborhood on Wantie. Post the item and the budget; sellers reply in Messages. You close the deal off-platform. This page lists live public Wants only.
Northern Liberties
Northern Liberties is a Philadelphia neighborhood on Wantie. Post the item and the budget; sellers reply in Messages. You close the deal off-platform. This page lists live public Wants only.
Kensington
Kensington is a Philadelphia neighborhood on Wantie. Post the item and the budget; sellers reply in Messages. You close the deal off-platform. This page lists live public Wants only.
South Philly
South Philly is a Philadelphia neighborhood on Wantie. Post the item and the budget; sellers reply in Messages. You close the deal off-platform. This page lists live public Wants only.
Passyunk
Passyunk is a Philadelphia neighborhood on Wantie. Post the item and the budget; sellers reply in Messages. You close the deal off-platform. This page lists live public Wants only.
Center City
Center City is a Philadelphia neighborhood on Wantie. Post the item and the budget; sellers reply in Messages. You close the deal off-platform. This page lists live public Wants only.
Rittenhouse
Rittenhouse is a Philadelphia neighborhood on Wantie. Post the item and the budget; sellers reply in Messages. You close the deal off-platform. This page lists live public Wants only.
Old City
Old City is a Philadelphia neighborhood on Wantie. Post the item and the budget; sellers reply in Messages. You close the deal off-platform. This page lists live public Wants only.
Society Hill
Society Hill is a Philadelphia neighborhood on Wantie. Post the item and the budget; sellers reply in Messages. You close the deal off-platform. This page lists live public Wants only.
Queen Village
Queen Village is a Philadelphia neighborhood on Wantie. Post the item and the budget; sellers reply in Messages. You close the deal off-platform. This page lists live public Wants only.
Graduate Hospital
Graduate Hospital is a Philadelphia neighborhood on Wantie. Post the item and the budget; sellers reply in Messages. You close the deal off-platform. This page lists live public Wants only.
Fairmount
Fairmount is a Philadelphia neighborhood on Wantie. Post the item and the budget; sellers reply in Messages. You close the deal off-platform. This page lists live public Wants only.
Brewerytown
Brewerytown is a Philadelphia neighborhood on Wantie. Post the item and the budget; sellers reply in Messages. You close the deal off-platform. This page lists live public Wants only.
University City
University City is a Philadelphia neighborhood on Wantie. Post the item and the budget; sellers reply in Messages. You close the deal off-platform. This page lists live public Wants only.
West Philly
West Philly is a Philadelphia neighborhood on Wantie. Post the item and the budget; sellers reply in Messages. You close the deal off-platform. This page lists live public Wants only.
Manayunk
Manayunk is a Philadelphia neighborhood on Wantie. Post the item and the budget; sellers reply in Messages. You close the deal off-platform. This page lists live public Wants only.
Roxborough
Roxborough is a Philadelphia neighborhood on Wantie. Post the item and the budget; sellers reply in Messages. You close the deal off-platform. This page lists live public Wants only.
Mt. Airy
Mt. Airy is a Philadelphia neighborhood on Wantie. Post the item and the budget; sellers reply in Messages. You close the deal off-platform. This page lists live public Wants only.
Chestnut Hill
Chestnut Hill is a Philadelphia neighborhood on Wantie. Post the item and the budget; sellers reply in Messages. You close the deal off-platform. This page lists live public Wants only.
Germantown
Germantown is a Philadelphia neighborhood on Wantie. Post the item and the budget; sellers reply in Messages. You close the deal off-platform. This page lists live public Wants only.
Port Richmond
Port Richmond is a Philadelphia neighborhood on Wantie. Post the item and the budget; sellers reply in Messages. You close the deal off-platform. This page lists live public Wants only.
Bella Vista
Bella Vista is a Philadelphia neighborhood on Wantie. Post the item and the budget; sellers reply in Messages. You close the deal off-platform. This page lists live public Wants only.
Point Breeze
Point Breeze is a Philadelphia neighborhood on Wantie. Post the item and the budget; sellers reply in Messages. You close the deal off-platform. This page lists live public Wants only.
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.
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 Philadelphia?
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 Philadelphia?
Describe the item, set a budget, add a Philadelphia location, and publish. Nearby sellers reply in Messages. Wantie does not email you about offers.
What is Wantie in Philadelphia?
Wantie is a reverse marketplace: you post the item you need in Philadelphia and the budget you will pay, then nearby sellers reply in Messages. You close the deal off-platform. Posting a Want is free during launch.
What do people post in Philadelphia?
Couches, dressers, dining tables, and mattresses are the usual first posts when someone lands a Philadelphia rental. Measure the stairs before you commit to a sectional. 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 Philadelphia?
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.