The people who sell clothes on Poshmark make it seem so easy.
I envied them, perched so high on their chic Poshmark pedestals.
They had people begging them to post more clothes, more beautiful handbags.
But thats what it seemed like in my mind).
So I decided to try it.
It couldnt be that hard, right?
My Attempt at Poshmark
Idownloaded the Poshmark appwith my eyes on the prize:extra cash.
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People started following me.
I followed them back.
A few even liked and commented on my listings; I thanked them.
I looked forward to the extra money I was about to have.
But three weeks went by and no one purchased anything.
Did you know?
I couldnt stop wondering why I didnt sell anything, though.
What was I possibly doing wrong?
As it turns out, pretty much everything.
How to Sell on Poshmark Like a Pro
I did my research.
After trying other outlets that she found difficult and impersonal, she finally decided to give Poshmark a try.
Within a week, shedsold her first item.
In about three months, her sales exceeded $1,000.
Howd she do it?
Well, she admits her pre-established following from her fashion blog,Wardrobe Oxygen, definitely helped.
Here are her best ones:
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Quality photos are crucial to making sales, Gary explains.
Have your first picture be the one that is the best lit, she says.
Some sellers even go as far as styling items on mannequins.
In doing so, you let buyers see exactly what theyre purchasing, flaws and all.
Including more photos can eliminate any potential situations where someone may claim that a seller ripped them off.
Full transparency means protection!
By the hot part, she means including brand names andthenincluding adjectives after.
Give buyers more information than they even need, Gary explains.
The less questions you have to answer, the better.
By eliminating any room for buyer hesitation, you might have a better chance atmaking a sale.
Gary recommends giving style tips in descriptions to convey to users just how versatile items are.
Dont Be Afraid To Say No
Users on Poshmark commonly practice negotiating.
However, if someone completely lowballs you, dont be afraid to reject their bid.
If its a waste of your time, say no.
In addition to negotiating, people may ask for customized bundles of products youre selling.
If youre not already offering it, Gary recommends you say no!
Your store is on your terms, not the buyers.
you could save a lot of time and headaches by being selective.
[By doing these things] it comes looking really nice and clean, and polished, she said.
That really helps you get return customers.
I know I would!
Kelly Smith is a former writer at The Penny Hoarder.
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