...So you want to try selling on Poshmark? I just happen to be a Poshmark Ambassador that has grew my following to over 125k followers on the popular re-selling platform. I would love to give you some ideas, tips and suggestions if that is what you are searching for. Keep reading!
To get set up with an account; use my referral code workathomemom and sign up here. Your closet is basically your account profile and online shop you sell re-sell from. Some people re-sell items they currently have in their closet they want to get rid of or no longer use. Therefore; you can begin making money from the comfort of your own home without spending money.
You may want to start by cleaning your closet; perhaps even your family members have items they no longer wear or are willing to give to you to sell. A lot of part and full-time Poshmark re-sellers actually source for items at garage sales, thrift shops and so on. I see nothing wrong with this as they are purchasing it, recycling the items and someone technically could re-sell it after using it too. I think it is putting more money into the economy while keeping more items out of landfills perhaps!
When listing your items; you want to take as many photographs as you can. Use good lighting such as a ring light or natural lighting if you have limited funds. I have seen some listings just with a plain white wall or outside on a mannequin. You can use a smart phone or desktop for the selling platform.
Be honest in your listings; just because it is used does not mean it will not sale fast. I make sure to post any photos of flaws an item may have and include it in the description. Categorize items accordingly and perhaps look up other items being sold that are similar if you are unsure of pricing.
When I share another listing; in return people often share my listings...so a double win. They may have a lot more followers than I do; therefore my listings are being shown to their audience. There are people who sale full-time on this app; but it is not as easy as it may seem.
Once you make a sale; you want to ship it out as soon as possible. You can get free mailing boxes from your local post office or by ordering them in advance online. Do not get the express boxes but instead; grab a few sizes of the priority mailers. Poshmark charges the buyer shipping and sends you a pre-paid shipping label to print and post on your package. I like to use tissue paper that will not bleed on the item to wrap it up and look more professional. I add a thank you card for my buyers and ship within 2-3 business days.
Poshmark has a yearly PoshFest where you can interact and learn from other top sellers. It is optional but something to look forward to if you end up enjoying using the platform to sell items. When I first started on Poshmark; you could not sell items you can now such as home décor or books. Be sure to check updated policies and rules of the site as they may change since I write this blog post.
Do not think you have to have a lot of items listed or followers to get a sale. I made sales with only one item listed and brand new to the app. Overtime my following just grew organically. Tips to grow your following is of course providing prompt shipping, following others and sharing other closets' listings.
I really did not see an increase in my sales or followers when I became a Poshmark Ambassador. Other sellers I have talked to said the same thing. I think it is more like a badge to show you have been selling on the platform, completing orders and are seeming legit.
From my experience using this app for over four years; I like it more than other apps where I do the listing myself. I can charge what I want and I make more doing Poshmark than selling to local stores that consign for me. Those are still great options if you are looking to get rid of items faster. Poshmark does take work but it is a wonderful work at home opportunity for me since I was not into home parties, buying pricey kits or telemarketing gigs.
Being a mom means it is hardly ever quiet in my house...so those customer service gigs from home were not an option. I am not really the one to want to sit in front of a computer for long amounts of time so I use my phone for 99% of my work with Poshmark. I just have to list my item, ship it once it sells and get paid. You can get paid via direct deposit or check with Poshmark currently.
Everyone has a different experience using this as an outlet to earn additional income. That brings me to another perk of using Poshmark. I can take a break or put my closet on 'vacation mode' if I need to take a hiatus. I am not obligated to sell when I do not want to or have the time. If you have a printer at home; you can print the labels from home...and even arrange a mail carrier to pick the items up from your home directly.
Later on you can invest in things such as a post office box, mannequins in various sizes, bubble mailers, paper shredder, camera and ring light but I honestly never used those items for years. I did my small Poshmark business very minimal when I began and still had consistent sales. Besides; camera phones these days can still take awesome photos. I do not recommend using filters as customers may feel it is being dishonest in how it appears in real life.
The key is consistency and patience I feel when using this as a way to make money. Sure; some weeks are slower but if you save your money then it is nice to have extra cash. This money could help pay for dance lessons perhaps if you are parent or help with gas money. If you want to sell for part-time income; consider listing ten items per day. The more you have listed; the better your odds are for more sales.
Now I hate clutter so keep my closet quite smaller than before. I used to have large piles of items I needed to get listed; then get overwhelmed. I would get unorganized from time to time...don't be like me. Now I keep a certain extra closet in my home office just for Poshmark items. I can find orders so easy now when it is sold. I print the label then ship it; customers can give reviews so be timely and professional.
Stay tuned for more Poshmark updates from me! Happy Poshmark selling! Find awesome tools and resources for running a Poshmark business HERE.
Happy Poshing!