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Top places to buy or sell second hand clothes online

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If you want to buy or sell second hand clothes without leaving your house here are some perfect websites for you.

Facebook’s Marketplace Widget: Facebook’s marketplace is perfect for finding clothes (or anything) near you from people around you. Facebook also remembers items you’ve looked at and shows you items ‘similar to your recent views’ so you never know what you’ll discover. Selling on marketplace is easy and is a perfect way to get your items out there for people to see. The Facebook messenger feature makes communicating between seller and buyer easy and really takes the stress out of selling or buying. https://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo

Depop: Depop’s website and ap is designed for finding and selling clothes.. Depop allows you to create a profile and post items you wish to sell. The app does require you get your self out there a bit and gain a following before people start rushing to your posts, but if you are good at photographing your clothes you could gain a following quick. Only big downside to Depop is if you’re looking to sell to make money 10% of your revenue goes to Depop themselves. https://www.depop.com/

Instagram stores: A lot of sellers are moving to Instagram to sell their clothes. Certain accounts are completely dedicated to posting photos of the clothes they want to sell and even make a name for themselves and their style. This is a good way to go if you have heaps of time and know how to get followers quick. https://www.instagram.com/

 Gumtree: Gumtree is an ever-growing free site that allows you to sell just about anything. You must make an account and then create ads for what you want to sell. The only problem with this site is that there are so many users and therefore your ad might get lost within everything else. This might just be a good idea for rural areas and probably not the best for selling to younger people. https://www.gumtree.com.au/

Carousel: Carousel is a new platform that is similar to Depop. It’s free and payment and delivery is up to you. https://au.carousell.com/

Zouma: Zouma is a new platform where you can your sell second hand and new clothing. All you have to do is sign up and then start posting. The platform is quick and easy to use. https://www.zouma.com.au/

ThredUP: is the “world’s largest online thrift store where you can buy and sell high-quality secondhand clothes”. The site is similar to other online websites where you post your pre-loved clothes but has a more professional set up and look that makes it feel like you’re not buying second hand. https://www.thredup.com/

For tips on how to sell your clothes on these sites check out this Volusion blog post –> https://www.volusion.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-selling-clothes-other-apparel-online/

Are you considering selling your pre-loved clothes?

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A lot of people donate their clothes to charity stores once they decide they no longer want them. But, a lot of charity stores have too much stock and are actually now declining to take clothes. This means lot of people end up throwing their clothes away. But, there is something else you can do before you reach for the trash bags. Selling your clothes, whether it be online or at a market, can be incredibly fun and rewarding.

Photo of jacket I was able to sell on marketplace

As I stated in the about me section, I am a shopaholic and when I no longer wear an item I attempt to sell it and if it doesn’t sell I give it my Nan for her op shop.

My friend and I have had our own market stall in the past and have our own Facebook page where we also post clothes we want to sell. We obviously don’t make millions through doing this but it is a handy way to pick up a little cash when you’re low.

Photo of top I have up for sale on marketplace

Tips For Selling Your Clothes

  1. If you are posting photos of your clothes online, for example on Facebook Marketplace, make sure your photos look appealing. Find good lighting and a good background. If you have a lot of clothes to sell maybe do a small photo shoot with a friend, take as many photos as you can!
  2. If you have a market stall or garage sale, ADVERTISE, ADVERTISE, ADVERTISE!! The more you push your event the more people will see it and consider it. But again make it look appealing, make it attract their attention.
  3. Don’t be too snobby with your prices. People are not going to pay full price for a basic item that you’ve worn several times. Be reasonable. Also be prepared to markdown items if they aren’t selling.
  4. Reply to messages ASAP. People don’t like to be kept waiting.
  5. If you have a market stall consider purchasing a card payment system. The one my friend and I used was the SquareReader. https://squareup.com/shop/hardware/au/en/products/chip-credit-card-reader-with-nfc-au There are other cheaper options out there as well. Shop around.
  6. Be open to delivering your clothes. If I deliver clothes to a buyer I usually charge $5 extra depending on their location.
  7. Don’t sell something that is significantly damaged or stained unless you are willing to write out and photograph the problems with the item. Make sure you don’t lie about the quality of an item.
  8. Have fun with it, they’re your clothes.
Photo’s all from photo shoot my friend and I did to sell our clothes

For any inspiration check out mine and my friends Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/sarahsecondhand

For more tips and tricks feel free to head over to Alize Mendez’s blog post ’20 tips for selling clothes online’ here –> https://blog.size.ly/blog/20-tips-for-selling-clothes-online