It’s not a bad idea to sell your old clothes, bags, shoes or jewellery to help free up some cash. Sure, style changes from year to year, but you likely have some basic essentials that held value and are in good shape, but just don’t get used often.
The sell-and-buy model allows you to unload the old and generate cash for new – and perhaps even scoop up the latest trends to start filling the void you’ve left in your closet. However, it’s important to note that fashion is a style-driven industry: some items stay around for decades, others go out of fashion in just a few months. Fashion essentials that are out of style can’t be sold for a premium price.
To make sure you get the most bucks for your essentials, here are some helpful tips to follow:
Take pictures
‘A picture is worth a thousand words’ remains a popular adage–and it’s absolutely applicable when it comes to selling old fashion items. The first impression an online buyer is going to get of your items is the picture, which when selling old essentials is always good to have.
Take pictures in a natural light against a neutral backdrop to allow colours to stand out and make the items pop. Do not edit the pictures: to a buyer, knowing exactly what they are going to receive is the most important factor when considering a used purchase. You might want to buy a good-quality camera if you are going to start selling a large volume.
Take advantage of designer
If your stock of used items contains designer clothing, shoes, bags, etc. It will give you an edge as people quickly identify brands with class and quality. The general notion is that if there is a designer label on an item, it has to be of high quality. People also associate designer with being forward and classy. Overall, you’re likely to generate more cash for designer items.
Designer essentials can be sold through consignment shops or online. If you sell via a site like Rebagg.com, you will make the process easier on yourself because you get an instant price for any designer item you list in their online store. Some resellers will also offer free pickups, so you can stay at home and get paid.
Mention every detail
Nothing creates a return quickly than a disappointed buyer, and one of the common returns for used and vintage fashion essentials is the lack of wear information in the original listing. Mention small stains, fades, or holes in clothing.
Essentially, you should mention anything that a fashionista might want to take a look at before splashing out cash. Mention keywords like ‘5 years old’ and ‘a tiny, barely noticeable hole at the back’. If you still get some items returned, you can hit up another resale brick-and-mortar store or online site and see what they take. The idea is to find more buyers to work with, who hopefully will be more accepting towards the returned item.
15th January 2014
Image Credits
Model: Abby Cherry
Hair, Makeup and Styling: Ivy Mae
Photography: Briahna Patterson
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