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Laptop
$450
Desk & Chair
$60
Calculus Textbook
$25
Road Bike
$120
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What UNC Wilmington students buy and sell
Only .edu email addresses
No strangers, ever.
Meet in safe, public places
Your safety comes first.
Built for college students
By students, for students.
How it works
Get started in three simple steps — no fees to browse.
Verify with your UNC Wilmington email
Sign up with your @uncw.edu address. Only verified UNC Wilmington students can see and post listings.
Browse or post in seconds
Search what other Seahawks are selling, or snap a photo and list your own item in under a minute. Free to post.
Meet up on campus
Message the seller, pick a spot on campus, and hand it off. No shipping, no fees.
Buying & selling at UNC Wilmington
Campus details for UNC Wilmington students.
College Marketplace is the student-only buy and sell app for the University of North Carolina Wilmington in Wilmington, North Carolina. Every account is verified with a @uncw.edu email address, so you're only ever trading with other Seahawks, not strangers from Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist.
First-year Seahawks land in the traditional halls, Belk Hall, Graham Hall, Hewlett Hall and Schwartz Hall, or in the newer communities: Cornerstone Hall, Keystone House, Innovation House, Pelican Hall, Sandpiper Hall, Terrapin Hall and Loggerhead Hall. Returning students move into University Suites, Terrapin Hall and Loggerhead Hall, or the campus apartments at Seahawk Crossing, Seahawk Landing and Seahawk Village. Whichever building you end up in, everything you need is already on campus. UNCW students post mini fridges, futons, storage bins, desk lamps, monitors, bikes, and gently used textbooks every semester, usually for a fraction of retail.
Rooms come furnished with a dresser, a desk and chair, a bed and mattress, and a wardrobe, so what's left is the stuff that makes the room livable. Beds are loftable on adjustable posts, which is why lofting kits, risers, and under-bed storage move fast in August. Mattresses are extra-long twin (36" x 80"), so grab Twin XL sheets and skip the standard twin set. Heat, air conditioning, electricity, internet and laundry are all built into the room rate, and cooking appliances, space heaters and pets other than fish are not allowed, so check UNCW's what-to-bring list before you buy someone's hot plate.
When it's time to hand something off, meet somewhere busy and central. The Fisher Student Center and Fisher University Union are the easiest landmarks on campus, and Randall Library, Wagoner Dining Hall and the Student Recreation Center all work just as well for a daytime swap. Everything happens in daylight, in a public spot, between two verified students: no shipping labels, no delivery fees, no meeting someone off campus.
Popular categories at UNCW: textbooks and course materials · dorm and apartment furniture · mini fridges and microwaves · bikes and scooters · UNCW apparel and game day gear · electronics and monitors · event tickets · lofting kits and bed risers · storage bins and organizers
Location
Wilmington, NC
Popular dorms
Belk Hall, Graham Hall, Hewlett Hall, Schwartz Hall, Cornerstone Hall, Keystone House, Innovation House, Pelican Hall, Sandpiper Hall, University Suites, Terrapin Hall, Loggerhead Hall, Seahawk Crossing, Seahawk Landing, Seahawk Village
Safe meetup spots
Fisher Student Center, Fisher University Union, Randall Library, Wagoner Dining Hall, Student Recreation Center
Help & FAQ
Common questions from UNC Wilmington students.
Who can use College Marketplace at UNC Wilmington?
Only students with a verified @uncw.edu email address. Every listing you see was posted by another UNC Wilmington student, and your listings are only visible to the UNC Wilmington community.
Is it free to buy and sell at UNC Wilmington?
Yes. Buying, selling, and messaging are completely free. The only optional cost is a featured listing boost, which puts your item at the top of the UNC Wilmington feed for $2.99 for 7 days.
How do I pay the other student?
You arrange payment directly with each other — cash, Venmo, Zelle, whatever you both agree on. No money runs through the app, and there are no transaction fees.
Where should I meet to buy or sell on UNC Wilmington's campus?
Stick to busy, well-lit public spots — the student union, the main library, the rec center, and the dining halls are all easy meeting points between classes. Agree on a specific building before you head over, and meet during daylight hours.