Musings on my Poshmark adventure

Topic:  Sharing and following:  It is very important for us little guys to share and follow everyday.  I have different ways to go about it.  First, I am in two follow game groups and the lead ladies send out those who are featured each day.  I share the recommended number or more of the items in each one of the featured closets.  Then, I follow all their followers.  This helps to increase the exposure of my closet and to gain more followers.

Topic:  Promoted closet:  I've been tempted to try it but I think it may cost me more than it is worth.  You get charged for the like clicks you get and you may not even sell the item.  So, I'm not venturing forth on that offer.

Topic:  YouTube videos:  Several people are out there doing YouTube videos.  I used to watch them and some were very helpful at first.  Now, I think most are just trying to get clicks so they earn money.  Sometimes It seems they are just talking about anything to be online for an hour to get those clicks that earn them money.  That is not for me!

Topic:  Poshmark stories:  I do add these often.  I do not know if any lead to sales but it's easy to do in Canva and to add to my closet.  I tag 5 items (that's the max) and I do think some people get directed to my closet from these in the feed.

Topic:  Still my fav thing to do:  Thrifting is still my number one fave thing to do.  I love when I get a good deal and find out the item can retail for a whole lot more than I paid.  I have finally taken pictures of all the items I bought at the SPCA thrift store.  I just added 3 pair of Alphalete leggings that retailed for $72 originally.  I listed them at $45.  At the SPCA thift store, I paid $2 each! 

I am going to keep at this and continue to improve.  I like cashing in a couple of hundred dollars every so often.  It helps!

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It's easy.  I recommend downloading the app and it will lead you through the steps.  Be sure to use this code to receive $10 of your first purchase:

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Unexpected surprises!

 Yesterday was a gorgeous day.  So, I decided to ditch anything I needed to do on my closet and spend my day on the rode with the top down!  It was very enjoyable.  I went to a town about 50 minutes away and sat on one of the benches along the river and read a few chapters in a book.  It is so peaceful and quiet along the riverwalk.  I love the town.  There are a few shops, coffee bars and nice restaurants.

Then, I got back on the roads and decided to just see where I go.  I went further west to a town known for its seafood.  I saw water on my navigation that was not far away so I just kept going.  What an unexpected surprise!  A pretty, small and quaint town on the water.  One marina and a couple of restaurants that look too rich for my blood.  And a small beach on another river.  Again, benches on the edge of the beach with a view of the water.  One lone duck was enjoying his day too.

The surprise- the town's name is Gratitude.  I definitely have a lot of gratitude!  My car provides me with the perfect way to clear my mind of life's challenges.  The sunshine replenishes my soul.  Still healthy except for a few physical challenges.  My family and friends are awesome.  My home away from home, my mother's house, gives me a place to go whenever I want. My dog, Nipper, is everything for me.  Many things, people, and animals for which to be grateful.

Life, as they say, is good!

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It's easy.  I recommend downloading the app and it will lead you through the steps.  Be sure to use this code to receive $10 of your first purchase:

LEPROF_74

See something you like in my closet? Comment that you read my blog and I will give you at least 25% off your item or bundle. 

Follow me to Poshmark!

Just use my code when you create an account.  You get a credit and you start an adventure.

Whether you need "something to do" or you want to be a full time reseller, this is the place to start!

Want to join Poshmark?

It's easy.  I recommend downloading the app and it will lead you through the steps.  Be sure to use this code to receive $10 of your first purchase:

LEPROF_74

See something you like in my closet? Comment that you read my blog and I will give you at least 25% off your item or bundle!

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Beanie Babies? Rare or not? Mostly NOT!

My fantastic adventure at the SPCA thrift store that benefits our fur babies in need of a home yielded about a dozen Beanie Babies.  I could not believe my eyes when I first investigated them on Google.  People are listing some that are not rare at all for 3,000 and more!  

So, I did the research.  Don't be fooled/  Very few are rare and worth a few hundred dollars.  Most are common and only worth what someone is willing to pay for it.

There are several generations and usually first thru third genrations are more sought after than 4th and up.

The Hang tag changes from generation to generation.  The tush tag has changes too.  Some sellers are claimng misspellings as RARE but they aren't.

My advice is if you have a Beanie and need to know the price is to do the research on it yourself.  Save your money and don't buy any price guides.  The likelihood you found a truly rare beanie is slim to none.

Sorry to burst any bubbles!  I was so angry when I saw listings on Ebay asking thousands for these beanies and claiming they were rare when they were not that I decided it was helpful to share this with you.

I am using lens to search on Google and refer to my notes to verify the generation and a fair price to ask. There are some sites that appear trustworthy and helpful.  Pinterest had some charts that clearly showed the changes from one generation to the next.

On the closet front.  I am selling about 5-6 items a week.  I know that doesn't sound like much but, for me, it is fine.

This week I am trying to list at least 25 items so I have a chance at winning a prize from Poshmark.  By listing weekly, I do get a prize every four weeks.  This week it was Poshmark offering 4.99 shipping for my entire closet.  So, anyone who makes a purchase this week gets 4.99 shipping. All the other times, I won a new Icon!

Well, I'm off to research my fantastic finds!  

Huge Haul Update, Scam to watch for, and sales are good

I completed my 3 weeks job scoring tests.  I'd do it again.   The money was good and will help pay down bills.

Now, back to my Poshmark closet in between Dr. visits, finding a new doctor, and all the blood tests, the mammo with follow-up, and whatever else happens with my health.

I've added a few of the items from my huge haul from the SPCA thrift shop.  I've maintained my sharing and following.  I added the wedding dress and the Prom dress.  Both have a few likes.  I am still very excited to have found so many items at $1 and $2 each.

However, there are two items concerning Poshmark to let you know.

First, watch out for scams.  Recently, I made an offer on an item that someone liked.  Weirdest thing happened. They added a comment to the item saying that the order was complete and for me to come to their page for info on paying and shipping.  I reported it to support immediately!  Never, ever, ever do anything outside the Poshmark system!

Only two days later, I saw that the comment was gone.  I guess Poshmark took action on it.  I did look at the closet associated with the comment and what do you know that person had no listings, no followers, no following....it was a definite scam.  

Moral of the story, trust support and if you ever see anything outside the norm, contact them immediately.

Second, I've had more sales.  I've heard that Poshmark has done something to limit the big closet sellers from bulk relisting their closet items.  Not sure but I believe it may help us little guys get more exposure leading to more sales!

I have a sale a day, on average, for the last two weeks.

Want to join Poshmark?

It's easy.  I recommend downloading the app and it will lead you through the steps.  Be sure to use this code to receive $10 of your first purchase:

LEPROF_74

See something you like in my closet? Comment that you read my blog and I will give you at least 25% off your item or bundle.