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Using Poshmark to sell my closet

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I have a ton of clothes, in a tiny space, in our lovely and cozy 1952 home. See my tiny closet makeover here, but make sure you don’t miss this post on how to sell your clothes from your closet! There’s this app I discovered called Poshmark after googling, “How to sell clothes online.”

closet open with shoes on the door to explain how to sell closet items used clothing online through an app called poshmark

I made $175 clearing a quarter of my closet in the first week, and a total of $500 within a month! In the past three years I’ve made $4500 selling 142 items! See my closet here.

About Poshmark

  • You can use the App via smartphone and on the website.
  • There are no listing fees and the listing stays up until you take it down.
  • Poshmark takes 20% of the selling cost when it sells.
  • Buyer pays the S&H fee so you don’t have to worry about it.
  • Poshmark emails you a label to directly slap on you box and you just drop it off at USPS.
  • Potential buyers can make offers on your listing and you can go back and forth with negotiation!
  • Potential buyers can “heart” your listings
  • You can also send a private offer to those who “like” your items to start negotiations!
  • For more FAQ, click here.

How to decide what to sell on Poshmark

  • Go through your closet and if there’s anything you’d give up for around $15 or less, pull it out of your closet and list! (But you can of course list higher than $15). I just feel that philosophy helps you determine if you should let it go.
  • Anything you haven’t worn for a while and is in good condition.
  • You just don’t really love it, but it’s worth something and just too nice to donate.
  • Once I know what’s listed, I remove them from my closet and move them to another so I don’t wear it anymore – not that I actually ever was.

tiny closet makeover in article that talks about reselling clothes on poshmark app

How to actually sell items

  • “Bundling” is lingo for buying more than one item from the same lister.  Since PM charges $7 for S&H, it makes sense to offer buyers a discount for bundling items. I offer 15% on one or more.
  • I offer 15% off my bundles. I know, that means I only get 66% of the listed sale, but I don’t mind. I still manage to make $5-$18 per item which surpasses any garage sale visitor and I don’t have to sit  my driveway all day on a Saturday and babysit my items.
  • Be fair – there are some things in a closet that should just go straight to a garage sale or donation, NOT to sell to others.
  • Join the parties and “share” your items again so people who are watching the feed can see your items and follow you if you are the same size.
  • List items at a fair price.  I am certain the reason my items sold quickly is because I priced them from $12 – $25 range and my items are in excellent condition and primarily from Anthropologie.
  • Remember what your goal is.  For me, it’s clearing out the closet, so I’m more than OK and thrilled to lower prices, bundle, and just move items out of the house.  It’s all about your perspective.

How to get more followers – is it important?

  • Be engaging in the life parties, so “share” to the party
  • If someone “shares” your listing, go to their closet and share some of theirs, it’s etiquette.
  • Host a party – Poshmark will reach out to you via email if they select you.
  • Your following doesn’t necessarily mean higher chances of selling your items – app users search for sizing, brands and specific items so don’t stress out if you don’t have a following at all, it does not matter!

Be aware

  • When buying, always ask for the condition, if there are any stains and if it’s factory.
  • Don’t be afraid to ask for thorough measurements because once you buy it, you can’t get a refund.
  • Check your clothing before you “accept” and release payment to the seller. I’ve often trusted too much and found massive stains later.

Tools to have to be a great Seller on Poshmark

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  3. Rossy says

    I’ve been on poshmark website but I have a question: What happens when you “share” somebody’s listing? what does it mean? Is it like you’re helping selling that item? Does it appear in your own “closet”? I was reading the Q&A from the website and it encourages you to “share” but doesn’t explain how that works. Sorry too many questions in one, huh? :D

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    • Diana Elizabeth says

      Hi Rossy, when you share someone’s listing, you’re sharing it with your followers. It’s a nice gesture and then often people return the favor. So if you share other people’s items from their closet, usually they will go back into yours and share some of your items with their followers too. You should def share if someone else has shared your item. It’s a good community and a way to get exposure for your stuff and get more followers too!

  6. Savannah says

    When you sell things on Poshmark does the money you earn go onto your poshmark account or do you have to link a credit card to make transactions?

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  8. Asha says

    I just start to sale on pushmark and my question is why I can’t sale anything .? People don’t even like my post . Plz help maybe I’m doing something wrong .. Thx

    Reply

    • Diana Elizabeth says

      It takes time. Make sure you have a good fair price for your items and also partake in the parties that happen. That’s the only way for many to see what items you have for sale. Remember there are probably a million things listed on Poshmark. The more active you are on it with the parties that are planned and share your listings if they fit the theme, the more exposure you will get. You can also share other’s closets and items and they will return the favor.

  9. Nikki says

    Alrite so i barley put stuff on today. When i sale something how do i get my money? Like if i do is that my money does it go in my pocket? Or that money i can only use on poshmark?

    Reply

    • Diana Elizabeth says

      Hi Nikki, you are able to either keep the credit in your Poshmark account so you can buy something else on Poshmark, or you can withdraw it to a bank account. Make sure you set your settings in your account with your bank account number or they can also mail you a check.

    • Diana Elizabeth says

      Hi Lindsey, if someone bought it through Poshmark and checked out, it should automatically say “sold” if not, you need to create it through an app on iPhone and replace the image and change the amount. Sometimes people sell or do trades and they check out using Poshmark for the shipping label ($7).

  14. Somchai says

    Diana,

    This is very helpful. I am new to Poshmark and have sold two items so far, but can you help me with the following?

    1. How do you add items to parties?
    2. Where can you manage your payment preference?

    Thanks!

    Reply

    • Diana Elizabeth says

      You can share items to parties only when they are live. You go to your item and you click “share” and you pick “to my followers” or “to the party” and it has to be applicable to the party theme. If you share it to a party, it’s also refreshed and shared with your followers too.

      As for payment preferences, you can probably find it in the settings.

  15. Karen R says

    Been on PM for a little while, sales are slow. Being very active in parties, sharing, etc. Are there any items that you’ve found sell better than others?Thanks, looking forward to looking upyour closet. I’m @carlysmomma. Grateful for any feedback. Thank you!

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  18. Laura Aguilar says

    Hi! Im new to poshmark and some people have shared my listings but i dont know how to reply back to thank them. I have seen when people comment on yhanking other poshers for sharing. Please help! Thanks! :)

    Reply

  23. Vanessa says

    I have question on this app I been using it on my iphone with Atandt and confuised does this app go through the internet. trying to figuire out if they are going to charge me for the usage as I been on it alot lately selling and buying through phone. It says free app but if it s goes through internet I get charged. Im still learning about phone apps since I got a smart phone what charges and what doesn’t. Im afraid I will not use apps any more. It says I used 249 Megabytes not sure if thats alot on a phone. Thanks for any help as Im lost on if this is considered data usage this app.

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  25. Jillian says

    Hi there! I’m new to Poshmark and I listed something as a certain price, but I’ve been going back and forth with someone, and I’ve agreed to a lower price than I originally listed. However, this will be the first thing i’ve sold, and I don’t know how to officially lower the buying price on the item. Anyone know how to go about this?

    Thanks!
    Jillian

    Reply

  26. Tiffanyg says

    Jillian,

    To lower the price on your item, click on the listing and click edit at the top right corner of the page. Scroll down and change the price and list the item to update. Hope that helps!

    Tiffany

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  27. Eve says

    I’ve been on Poshmark for over a year and I use it to clear out my closet and make a little extra cash on items I would have donated.
    I love posting my items and leaving them there until they sell. It’s just like having your own online store.
    FYI- the guidelines for shipping and seller’s commission will be changing effective March 20, 2014.
    It’s worth checking out!

    Reply

  28. Sarah says

    Hi!

    I just came across your blog. I’ve been on poshmark for a few weeks now and nothing has happened. I’ve got one follower (a friend of mine) and no one has liked, shared, or bought any of my listings. I’ve been in a few parties and shared items, but still nothing. I know my clothes aren’t the fanciest or biggest designer brand, but is there something more I can do?

    Find me @theatermagic

    Thanks!

    Reply

  29. Lyle says

    Hello, i think that i saw you visited my site thus i came to “return the
    favor”.I’m trying to find things to improve my
    website!I suppose its ok to use some of your ideas!!

    Reply

  31. haven says

    Hi Diana! Im so glad I found your website! I have been on poshmark for three weeks now. My first two days I sold two items. .I got so excited I began listing things left and right from my closet, only now I haven’t sold a thing:( I have had many nice ladies compliment my closet and my pictures, and many of them share almost all of my items. Im getting a little discouraged. I only have a little over 700 followers-which is nothing compared to some who have tens of thousands I know. Do you think as I get more followers I might start selling? Or do you think poshmark is too saturated with ladies wanting to sell only? I would appreciate your thoughts, thank you! @havenb1

    Reply

    • Diana Elizabeth says

      Hi Haven! It doesn’t happen overnight, there’s so much you have to do – price well, also join in on parties, share other’s items and also if they share your items, go into their closet and share theirs. I am not active as much at the moment. However, you can do fairly well on there. Don’t get discouraged but know you can also donate those items to a hospice thrift store which benefits those at the end of their life, or also Salvation Army. If my things don’t move on Poshmark even if I’ve lowered the price, I then donate them or I send them to my single girlfriends who like my style :)

  32. Midsi Perez says

    Hello Diana:) I am wanting to sell clothes from my closet I don’t need and I want to be 100% sure that Poshmark is the place to start. If you can give me tips it would be awesome my email is on this. So yes hopefully I’ll enter this business :) Why did you choose this site to start off with? And do I have pay to sell?

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  34. Lena Rose says

    I just started my poshmark account today and am slightly confused. If someone wants to buy something, how will I know or get their address ? And how do you get the email with the shipping sticker?? Thank you and I hope this mad sence :)

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  35. T-yonna says

    I’ve been on poshmark for about a month now and I’ve only made one sell so far but I have plenty of followers & i dont understand why things aren’t selling as quickly as I see other people’s things being sold. Can you maybe take a look at my closet and give me a few pointers? I would really appreciate it!

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  37. Sadyla says

    I am new to Poshmark but I have some ridiculous cheap prices that you cannot miss, I will do discounts,bundle and also trade so don’t worry, if no one else wants o trade or get you a discount, you got me!!
    Pet-free home @sadyla @sadyla @sadyla
    Smoke-free home Clothing are in excellent condition and are in extremely low price. MY closet is @sadyla

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  38. Patty says

    Hi Diana, just discovered Poshmark tonight and can’t figure out how to ask sellers about bundling? Also checked out your PM closet, looks like I missed out on some sweet deals, when will you be adding new stuff?

    Reply

  40. Val says

    I just started on Poshmark! Right now theres anything in my closet because I’m out of town. If you are interested in signing up, here’s a code for a $5 dollar credit to buy anything on the site. When you are signing up just enter the code: BEOOA
    Happy shopping :)

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  41. Renata says

    Hi Diana Elizabeth,
    I came across your blog entry when trying to find an answer to selling on Poshmark. I was wondering if you could help me with that.
    So far I have created my account and posted a few listings, but cannot find anywhere a mention or a link to setting up/adding my bank account info (where deposits can be made). Neither via the app nor their website. I don’t know how to find it. Totally lost.
    Any suggestions would be very appreciated.

    Thanks a lot!

    Reply

    • Diana Elizabeth says

      Hi Renata! I don’t think you can set it up until after you get some money in your “my balance” account (I just tried to find it). Once you do, you can click on “redeemable” or “transfer” i forgot what button pops up. From there, you can set up your account. I don’t know if I’m mistaken because I had set mine up a LONG time ago so it’s already in the system. From my research under FAQ it looks like that is the way. If you find another way please come back and let me know so I can help others too! Thank you and have fun on Poshmark!

  44. Tee says

    I have added several items to the Poshmark site. I’ve followed the instructions and have uploaded pictures and included detailed descriptions. However, none of my listings feature a Blue Buy Button nor the offer option. I just shows my listing and people can comment on the items. Any idea of how I can have the BUY/OFFER options added. Thank you

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    • Diana Elizabeth says

      Hi Tee, not sure what is going on, but you can say if the item is for sale or not and go into your preferences and edit it. Did you list a price? You don’t bid on it, but you need to list how much you’ll sell it for.

  45. Stephannie says

    Hi, I would love to be able to share my posts and others’ post to my Pinterest; however, I do not see Pinterest listed when I click/tap the Share button on a listing. I can see my other apps, such as Email, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, etc. I’m on an Android device. Any ideas on how I can link my Pinterest to Poshmark? Thank you! :)

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    • Diana Elizabeth says

      Hi Stephanie, I’m not quite sure if you can do that right now unless you download the pin it button onto your web browser and also use a desktop to access a poshmarker’s account. You can also use the URL of the image to upload it and link but that may take more time than it is worth :)

  46. Shoemaven says

    What helpful tips! Thank you so much for your post and for the answers you’ve given to commenters b/c I’ve had a lot of the same questions, too!

    I found your post when searching the web about bundling. My 1st bundle: unsure how so seller tells me, bundles, then another user buys bc she wants to add an item to it! Great experience : (

    Wish there was a way to talk between sellers & buyers where others don’t see like offers are –

    Is that typical? What prevents 1 buying a bundle out from under you – seller’s integrity? Said she didn’t hear from me but not true bc she made other’s bundle same day. Oh well! Found NEW things I liked better the same day at TJ Maxx.

    Not giving up on Poshmark, but will try again!

    Reply

    • Diana Elizabeth says

      Ah bummer, the seller could have cancelled that transaction. What she should have done is made a new listing for you because what happened is it notified everyone who liked that item if anything changed – very odd. But I suppose it’s the same if you went to a garage sale and verbally said you’d come back for something to buy but needed to get cash from the bank first. The seller could hold onto it for or, or sell it to the next person, it’s their object and up to them on what is convenient. Sorry to hear about it, but it’s just stuff! Good luck next time!

  47. Janet says

    So I’ve been on Poshmark for less than a week and sold 2 items in the first few hours of the first day. 2 more a few days later. But now I haven’t sold anything in 3 days. I get offers that are way lower than the listed price. For example a top I bought for $89 plus 9% tax only wore it once, I listed it for $40 and have been offered $18… Am I pricing things too high or are people too cheap?

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    • Diana Elizabeth says

      Hi Janet, oh that happens. You can counter. I think people are just trying to see if they can get it lower, I mean like they say – it never hurts to ask. I think you put up a great deal with it being 50% off, but you can always counter at $36, but I would probably deny that $18 offer too ;)

  48. Cassie says

    Hello,
    I don’t know how trade and I’ve look all over the web and tried many different approaches and I can’t seem to grasp the whole consept. One site said to list it at 0 and I tried to test a piece of clothing out by listing it at 0 and it would not allow me to post. If you could please help that would be greatly appreciated!!

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    • Diana Elizabeth says

      Hi Cassie, I believe the lowest you can do now is maybe $3 now (Poshmark has changed a lot), so you can try that! Usually if someone is willing to trade with you then you mark it down for trade and lower it to that cost so you can both check out and pay for the shipping label.

  49. Janet says

    I wanted to follow up with you. So I have now been on Poshmark about 3 weeks. I’ve earned about $300. Not only do I have more space in my closet…but I have also been able to find a pair of gorgeous Brian Atwood heels for the amazing price of $106. I love Poshmark already.

    Reply

    • Diana Elizabeth says

      Hi Cynthia, you can’t delete any listings once they are sold – they stay up in your closet. Not sure why, maybe to show style or to keep Poshmark active file?

  51. Crystal McCall says

    Hi ladies I have a few question .I see in the address or settling a spot for a website could I add fb page ?I have set up a page you like and can buy from there or locals meet me to see what they are interested in .Also how do I change my bank information ? I have look in setting and billing I guess I’m over lookin something .how long before a buyer can cancel their purchase I have incounter a few that has cancel when I have dropped their package luckily for me my po knows me very well the packages don’t go out right then so I can run and get it back .It takes three to four hours after package is scanned before posh undated that I have shipped not sure if all po is like this I live in a very small county my po closes at noon . That’s one thing i do dislike but I’m very lucky we have a po considering it doesn’t do much business and I could have to drive 15 mins away and still can’t always get boxes I need until they order some .although I did read I can order my owe boxes and have them delivered here .has anyone done that ? Sorry so long and so many question .thank you for any help given !

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    • Diana Elizabeth says

      You have 7 days I believe to mail the package before a buyer has the option to cancel. You can communicate with the buyer when you will plan to mail it out. You should be able to change your bank – https://poshmark.com/faq to see. Usually you can’t add it until someone makes a purchase is what I hear (because you have funds to deposit). You can add any link you want to your Poshmark profile, mine is Instagram.

  52. Lucy says

    Hello
    Love Poshmark. So far I have only sold items from my closet and have been looking into getting a wholesale license to get more name brand clothing. My question is how do I collect dales tax being posh collects it themselves? I contacted poshmark and was told they couldn’t give tax advice. I don’t need advice just how to recoup the sales tax being I would owe that to my state for any sales I made within my state of items purchased at wholesale prices.

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  53. ashley says

    Hi, Ive tried to search my closet from my own phone in the app in the search bar but it says no listings. Is this because its actually my store and im logged in under my name? I can pull up other closets by @the store name in the search bar but not mine. Hope this makes sense.

    Reply

    • Diana Elizabeth says

      Hi Eryn, there has to be a party going on at the time, you pick your item and you “share” and you are able to share it with your followers, or to a party if there is one live. It must fit the category or else it will let you know it doesn’t qualify.

    • Diana Elizabeth says

      Hi Starla, I’m not sure but perhaps starting a new closet under a new email/screen name which would require you to log in and out when using the App. I know now they allow men’s clothing so you might want to check that out and keep the same closet?

  56. Amy Cram says

    Can I ask you a question? (While I’m waiting for Poshmark customer service to return my email….) I’m new in the last month to Poshmark.
    Someone made me an offer which I accepted. Printed the shipping label and While I was in line at PO to have it scanned in, opened the app to see Buyer sent me a comment stating she notice her payment method had expired. I went to search and see a buyer cannot change their payment method after a purchase has been made. The paragraph went on to say the seller (me) would need to create a New listing and the buyer would (after updating their payment method) need to make the purchase again.
    So my question is- Poshmark never sent me anything saying “wait! This shipping label isn’t valid because the payment method had expired!” So had I not happened to see her comment, or if she was a Schiester and Never told me, would I Never get paid, despite having shipped the item?
    I created a new Listing this morning and she has Repurchased it. So do I just now Print the new label and slap it on top f the old label?…
    Does that make sense? :)

    Reply

    • Diana Elizabeth says

      Hi Amy, that’s a strange situation. Usually Poshmark will immediately say “payment issue” if someone tried to buy your listing and there was something wrong. It just happened to me and I didn’t get a shipping label sent until the gal fixed her payment (if it was expired). Either way, if the package gets lost, Poshmark has amazing customer service and you will get paid. I’m not sure what to tell you to do? The payment was expired according to the buyer but not Poshmark… Anyway, CS will get back to you for sure and help you out. I once sent a Louis Vuitton purse out and the buyer would never accept it at the door, and there were all these attempts. I still got paid by Poshmark but I’m not sure whatever happened to my purse which was weird. The buyer never received it or said anything to me (I think she had buyers remorse so she never signed for the package).

  57. LD Fields says

    Question about bundles on Poshmark…why would one of my followers create a bundle of three of my items, share it but not make an offer. The button for “Make An Offer” is visable to me to share a private discount? I’m new to Poshmark so I need all the help I can get.

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    • Diana Elizabeth says

      Hi LD, it seems as though someone just bundled just to see the price but haven’t checked out. I have some people do that and don’t buy and I’m not sure what they want? So sorry I can’t help more, but maybe you can reach out to them and ask if they want a bigger discount?

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