I'm leaning NO on using an AI virtual model

Here are my reasons:

1. It does not interpret details

2.  Color may be off especially with greys and blacks

3. It won't take strapless items, bathing suit tops/bottoms, or underwear

4.  It gets the wrong style

5.  Right now, it is only available on the web for me because my phone is android.

So, for the time being, I guess I will do what I can with the free trial.  It's not worth spending 90 dollars a year for a few hundred items especially if they do not represent the item well. 

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 AI Virtual Model- Is it worth more than a free trial?

55I thought I'd give it a go on Photoroom.  A 7-day free trial to take my photo and have it shown on a virtual model.  The idea is it should show your item on a nice-looking model so it will produce a nice cover shot for the product.

So, what do you think?  Not bad.

I discovered that it there is a cut out or off the shoulder, it may not work.  Bathing suit or sports bras and/or separate bikini bottoms do not go wither.  It will say the item is inappropriate to use.

Shoes- nope.  Not if you want them to look right.

Regular tops sweaters, dresses, sweats, joggers... seem to turn out ok.  I am hoping to get a better pix of some of my pricier items in my closet.

Here's another:

Very nice!  I think I will do what I can with the free trial and then decide if it is worth 90 dollars a year.  Will it make more sales?

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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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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. 

Oh no AI!

First, I am not a fan of Artificial Intelligence.  As a retired teacher, I fear kids will not learn to think for themselves.  They already think all they have to do is ask Google! More cheating!

So, I had an upgrade alert on my app.  When I added another listing, it was very different,  Now, it scans the pic of your item and generates a description.  You still add all the essential info but it does fill in some for you.  Trouble is, it may not be accurate.

It may generate a nice, weill-worded description but it is very generic and trite.  It is important that the title and description say what you want it to say.

Example:  I added a listing for a bodycon sheath dress that was a floral pattern of yellow and orange flowers on a teal background.  I had to type in the title three times so it said what I needed it to say.

Another was a full skirted dress and the AI said it was assymetrical because the pic was off kilter.  It called it cowl necl. It had a shiny bodice and AI said it was sequins!  It is actually polka dot.

So, good rule of thumb, double check before you hit the list button!

It does generate a generic "this will be a nice dress for a wedding or special occasion"  Pretty soon, nothing will be unique and everything will be the same unless we continue to do our own descriptions.

I am going to add a few more listings tonight and see how this new addition to Poshmark goes.  Most likely, I will continue to do my own wording and continue to giggle at the AI descriptions. Sequins! Right! 😏

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.