I have officially been selling on Poshmark for eleven months now. (My one year anniversary is at the end of July.) As of this writing, I’ve sold 135 items! It’s been a fun side gig and I’m loving being in business again. Today I thought I would share five things I’ve learned since I started selling:
1 // CLEAR PHOTOGRAPHS ARE KEY
Some sellers are very professional with white backgrounds and mannequins and detailed flat lays. My photographs are not nearly that fancy! I’ve found that as long as you take clear photographs with as many angles as you can, you can still sell your item.
2 // PRICE ITEMS REALISTICALLY
Before listing an item, I always do a search on the app. There is a place to click on the right-hand side that says “sold” and will give you a realistic price for what you can hope to sell your item for. I feel that items move more quickly when you give your items a reasonable price point.
Side note: I also frequently review my “why” – I’m combining a business with my desire for a life of slower fashion and less waste. A way for other women to feel confident in clothing (especially moms like me whose waistlines fluctuate with babies and hormones and age, etc. etc.) while still keeping to their budgets. So while I price my items to make a profit, I’m not looking for a HUGE one.
3 // UNDERSTAND THE APP
Poshmark is considered a “social” shopping app, so you have to play the game if you want the results. To be successful, I’ve found that you have to interact within the app on a daily basis.
4 // SHARE, SHARE, SHARE
Sharing is a big part of the Poshmark experience. I share all of the items in my closet at least three times a day: first thing in the morning, at lunchtime, and at night before bed. Sometimes if I have a spare minute, I can fit a few more throughout the day. I also spend about 10-15 minutes each night sharing other people’s things. If you don’t share frequently, you most likely won’t see any sales. It’s really not hard, just tedious.
5 // EXPERIMENT!
I’ve tried the “Offer to Likers” feature, held a sale, followed 100 closets that sold items similar to mine, left sincere comments, welcomed new people…I frequently try something new and see what happens. Some things have worked for me and others haven’t, but you never know until you try!
