You’re probably just like me. You have a closet full of clothes, but you end up wearing the same pieces over and over {and over!} again. Or you have clothes and accessories you loved once upon a time and now you’ve moved on. Instead of letting clothes just collect dust, there’s a way to clear the clutter and make a little cash while you’re at it.
I love reselling my unwanted goods and clothes I’ve thrifted that are amazing designer finds but just not my size {like an awesome DSquared parka I bought for $2 and sold for more than 300 bucks!}. And I’m increasingly looking at online reselling, which is super convenient.
Of course you want to take crisp, clear pictures but here are 3 tips to sell your clothes online.
Sell in Season:
Though shopping off season can be great {tons of savings!}, stick with seasonal pieces when selling online. Right now, hot items would be lightweight jackets, summer dresses, strappy sandals, prints and any other trends. These are the clothes and accessories people have to have right now and they’re willing to drop cash on them.
Exact Measurements:
I’m a size 2. I’m a size 4 and even an 8. There’s little to no uniformity when it comes to sizing across brands. When listing an item, go the extra mile by providing measurements versus just a size. This way, a woman knows exactly how wide the waist is, a pant inseam and arm length. One of the reasons I hate shopping online is because of the unknown fit factor, but being as specific as possible will make a shopper feel more confident about a purchase.
Highlight Special Features:
Does the lining have a fun pattern? Is it a part of a designer collaboration that sold out in minutes? Are the original tags attached? Whatever intriguing factors might entice a shopper, be sure to mention them. And it doesn’t hurt to add a few style tips either, especially for a trendy garment that might seem a bit tricky to pull off.
Now that you’ve got a few tips, where can you resell clothes online?
There are a ton of options and I even wrote a piece for The New York Times about online consignment shopping. Of course there’s eBay but I really like sites like The Real Real, ReFashioner and I’m really in to Poshmark, a mobile app that makes it super easy to sell and buy directly from your iPhone. Be sure to follow me on Poshmark @FlyonaDime, I’m uploading some new pieces for spring and summer.
This new crop of sites collects a portion of the sale price {usually 40 percent, Poshmark is just 20 percent!} but I find you can price items higher here than on eBay and the audience really knows their fashion so they’re willing to pay a fair price.
Have any reselling tips or favorite sites to sell on? Share them below. What’s the most you’ve ever sold or flipped an item for?