POSHMARK updates don't upset me ! This adventure has been awesome for me! It provides a distraction from either  the ho hum of every day retirement living or the worries that fight each other in my head.

I can count on one hand the number of times I have been frustrated with doing POSHMARK.  But, overall, 99% of the time it's fun and sometimes profitable. 

Today, I listed a couple of items and as soon as I did, I sold something. I suppose their crackdown on people relisting tons of their items has had a good result for those of us who don't do that.

I've noticed that the new listing gets many,many shares too!

And, I've seen my items in the sales feed.

Cool. Whatever changes they made with relisters has helped me!

I still do not like using the AI tool to list my item. It is too generic and gets the item wrong most of the time. 

 Poshmark is more important than ever!  Great sale finds can ease a worried mind!

I have an issue that has taken full attention lately.  However, distractions from worry are very important when you need to maintain a positive attitude and endure the hurry up and wait forever environment of the health system.

So, I did a little shopping.  Plato's closet had a 50% off sale.  It's a little embarrassing because I thought I was getting 80% off but apparently only one of the 6 racks met the criteria.  Still, I am ok with what I found.

Zara dress.  Cost me $7 which is more than I usually pay but it is Zara. Listed it at $35.  I had likes on the same day I listed it.  Offers are in the works.

Fabletics sports bra.  I paid $3.  It's original price is $65!  That's crazy.  I listed it at $25.  I had likes and made offers on the same day it was listed!

Another Zara dress.  Cost me $7. It has the original tags and list was $50. I listed it at $23,

R and M Richards perfect Mother of the Bride dress!  I bought this at Salvation Army for about $6.  I listed it at $125.  Already had a few likes on it.

All in all, though I have something going on in my personal life, I can still find solace in working on my Poshmark closet from thrifting to listing!

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. 

https://poshmark.com/closet/leprof_74?sort_by=added_desc&all_size=true&my_size=false

I did it!  I did a LIVE show on Poshmark!

I just decided to try it and see what happens.  Thankfully, only a couple of people showed up for any length of time.

My husband was out of the house for a few hours so I thought it would be a good time to try and do a Live show.

I set up my tiny room as best I could with lighting.  I selected 15 items and made sure all were numbered and in order of the line up I put in the show.

I used my phone as the camera and set it up in the middle of the ring light.  Then, I set up my show on my phone and logged in on my tablet too.

I was not sure how this would go but I wanted to auction the items from the tablet and read the comments from there too but I ended up using my phone by reaching it from my seat.

Knowing what to say did not come naturally to me.  I also could not tell if the mic and camera were actually on.  I hope people saw what was available.  

There is a learning curve.  

1.  Set the auction for at least 1 minute! 30 seconds is not enough time.  

2.  Show and talk about the item and then auction it. 

3.  Keep camera far enough back so the item can be seen.

4.  Have a giveaway to get people into the show.

5.  Tell about your stats and closet

I wasn't sure what to share about myself but I did manage to share that I am a retired teacher, have done theater, and am writing a blog about my Poshmark experiences.

I hope this helps generate some sales or I may as well stick to silent shows.

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. 

 Poshmark has some ups and downs

I cannot explain it but sales seem to go in waves.  I have tried everything except a live show and I think what helps the most is listing a new item. This puts my closet in the category of "fresh closets" and getting it up in the algorithm.

It is important to share my closet items often and also add new items regularly.

Between friends and that fantastic week of $2 per item at the SPCA, I still have items to get into my closet.

I am looking at Photoroom to see if the Pro is worth it.  I may do a monthly subscription just to see if the AI Virtual model looks good in pictures.  That could improve sales because pictures will look better, maybe even catalog good.

I have 5 recruits and would love more so....

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. 

More musings on my Poshmark adventure

Topic   Sometimes I am just not that into it!  It happens.  I share and follow every day.  I do not mind that even though it is a rather mundane activity.  What happens though is i get tired and just cannot keep tapping, clicking, sharing, and following. 

Topic:  Taking pictures:  I wish I had more room.  I can take some decent pics.  I am so grateful that the frree version of Photoroom has tools that help me improve the pics I take.  On Photoroom I can remove the background, straighten the items, and save on my pics.  On Google, I can use the lens to research the item and find descriptions of the item that might be better than what I would say.

Yopic:  Research:  It can get tedious or frustrating but I enjoy finding really cool stuff.  One example, I found a bunch of Cat's Meow for really cheap.  I found a few of the items on the actual Cat's meow website and could use their desription to help me write mine.

To be continued because my nest friend, Nipper, beeds me to fix some coffee and have a few cookies.  She likes the cookies!