Flight Club is a resale marketplace for sneakers, streetwear, and collectibles that operates both online and in physical stores
Flight Club is a sneaker resale platform where you can buy pre-owned or new shoes, apparel, and collectibles from other sellers, or list your own items for sale. The company operates a website, a mobile app, and physical retail locations in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, and London. When you buy through Flight Club, the platform handles the transaction between you and the seller. When you sell, Flight Club takes a percentage of the sale price in exchange for listing your item, authenticating it, storing it, and shipping it to the buyer.
Flight Club does not set prices — sellers list items at whatever price they choose, and prices vary based on sneaker model, condition, size, and current demand. The platform authenticates items before they ship to buyers, which means your shoes are inspected by Flight Club staff to confirm they are genuine and match the condition description.
Key Takeaways
- Flight Club takes a commission of roughly 8 to 12 percent of the sale price when you sell sneakers through the platform, plus you pay for shipping to Flight Club's warehouse.
- Sellers must ship items to Flight Club for authentication before the platform lists them, and authentication typically takes three to seven business days.
- Prices on Flight Club are set by individual sellers and fluctuate based on sneaker rarity, condition, and demand, so the same shoe can have different prices depending on size and wear.
- Flight Club holds your sale proceeds in an account until you request a payout, and payouts go to a connected bank account or can be used as store credit for future purchases.
How to sell sneakers on Flight Club
To sell on Flight Club, you create an account, photograph your sneakers, and ship them to Flight Club's authentication center. You do not set the price yourself — instead, you list the item and Flight Club's system shows you the current market price range for that shoe in that size and condition. You can accept the suggested price or adjust it within a range.
Once Flight Club receives your shoes, staff inspect them for authenticity and condition. This process takes three to seven business days. If the shoes pass authentication, Flight Club photographs them professionally, lists them on the website and app, and holds them in their warehouse. When a buyer purchases your shoes, Flight Club ships them directly to the buyer and deposits your proceeds (minus commission) into your seller account.
You can request a payout to your bank account at any time, though some sellers choose to keep their balance in the Flight Club account and use it as store credit to buy other sneakers. Flight Club does not charge a fee to withdraw your money to your bank account.
Commission, fees, and what you actually receive
Flight Club's commission ranges from roughly 8 to 12 percent of the final sale price, depending on the item category and sale price. You also pay for shipping your sneakers to Flight Club's warehouse before they authenticate and list them — this cost comes out of your pocket upfront and is not deducted from your sale proceeds.
For example, if you sell a pair of sneakers for $200 and Flight Club's commission is 10 percent, you receive $180 before any shipping costs you paid to send them to the warehouse. If you paid $15 to ship the shoes to Flight Club, your net proceeds are $165.
Flight Club does not charge listing fees, authentication fees, or storage fees. The only costs are the commission on the sale and your own shipping to get the shoes to their warehouse.
Buying on Flight Club
When you buy sneakers on Flight Club, you pay the seller's listed price plus shipping to your address. Flight Club charges shipping based on the destination and the item weight, and shipping costs are shown before you complete your purchase. You do not pay a separate platform fee as a buyer — the price you see is what you pay, plus shipping.
All shoes sold through Flight Club have been authenticated by the platform's staff, so you have a may provide that the item is genuine. If you receive shoes that do not match the condition description or are not authentic, Flight Club offers a return window, though the exact terms depend on the item category and your location.
How Flight Club authenticates sneakers
Flight Club's authentication process involves physical inspection by trained staff who examine the shoe's materials, stitching, logos, sole, and packaging against known authentic examples. The staff check for signs of counterfeiting, such as inconsistent fonts, poor stitching, or incorrect materials. This is a manual process, not an automated scan, so authentication takes several business days.
If Flight Club determines that shoes are counterfeit or significantly misrepresented in condition, the seller is notified and the shoes are not listed. The seller can then arrange to have them returned or can dispute the authentication decision. Flight Club does not publicly disclose how often shoes are rejected during authentication.
Comparing Flight Club to other sneaker resale platforms
Flight Club competes with platforms like StockX, GOAT, Grailed, and eBay's sneaker category. StockX and GOAT also authenticate items and handle the transaction, similar to Flight Club. Grailed is a peer-to-peer marketplace where buyers and sellers communicate directly, and authentication is optional. eBay allows both authenticated and non-authenticated sales, and you handle shipping yourself.
Flight Club's main difference is that it operates physical retail locations where you can buy and sell in person, and it has been in the sneaker resale business longer than most competitors. Commission rates vary across platforms — some charge 8 to 12 percent like Flight Club, while others charge different percentages or flat fees. Shipping costs and authentication timelines also differ, so the total cost to sell the same shoe can vary significantly depending on which platform you use.
What happens if you want to return or dispute a sale
If you buy sneakers on Flight Club and they arrive in worse condition than described, or if you believe they are not authentic, you can initiate a return within a set window. The return window varies by item and location, but is typically 30 days from delivery. You must contact Flight Club's customer service to start the process, and you will need to ship the shoes back to Flight Club for re-inspection.
If Flight Club's staff agrees that the shoes do not match the description or are counterfeit, you receive a refund. If they determine the shoes are as described, the return is denied and you keep the shoes. As a seller, if a buyer initiates a return, Flight Club re-inspects the shoes. If the return is approved, you lose the sale and the shoes are returned to you or destroyed, depending on the reason for the return.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to get paid after someone buys my sneakers?
Flight Club deposits your proceeds into your seller account as soon as the buyer receives and confirms the shoes, which is typically one to two weeks after the sale. You can request a payout to your bank account at any time after that. Bank transfers usually arrive within three to five business days.
Can I sell sneakers that are worn or have minor damage?
Yes. Flight Club lists shoes in various condition grades, from deadstock (never worn) to used. Worn shoes with minor damage can be listed, but the condition description must be accurate. Flight Club's authentication staff will assess the condition and may reject the listing if the damage is severe or if the condition does not match your description.
What if Flight Club rejects my sneakers during authentication?
If your shoes are rejected, Flight Club notifies you with the reason — usually because they are counterfeit, the condition is worse than described, or they are damaged beyond what you claimed. You can request that the shoes be returned to you, or in some cases you can dispute the decision. Return shipping is typically your responsibility.
Do I have to use Flight Club's shipping label to send my shoes in?
Flight Club provides a prepaid shipping label when you list an item for sale. You can use that label or ship the shoes yourself to Flight Club's warehouse address. If you ship yourself, keep your receipt in case there are questions about delivery. Using Flight Club's label is simpler because it includes tracking and insurance.
Can I list the same sneaker in multiple sizes on Flight Club?
Yes. If you own the same shoe in different sizes, you can list each size separately. Each listing is priced independently based on the current market price for that specific size, since some sizes are more or less in demand than others.