What's been happening lately in my Posh closet/

Another month has gone by and I've not posted!  It's not that I've lost interest but that life has been happening. 

So, what's going on with my closet?

First, I appreciate my friends.  Several of them have given me more items to sell in my closet.  Incredible items and some I chose not to sell but keep for myself.  They, of course, were ok with that.

One gave me a brand new Dooney and Bourke purse.  It still has the tag, tissue, and even the bag it came in!  It is listed for $150.  Originally, $198!  https://poshmark.com/listing/Dooney-Bourke-Red-Pebble-Camera-Crossbody-Bag-6a56ad1b955383ab427d7980

Another gave me two Orca Coatings mugs that are still in the foam packaging.  I need to get these listed.  I'm thinking one for $25 or both for $40.  I did some research and the website for the company does not list prices.  Used ones were listed on Etsy for $12 to $20 or more.  So, I'll start here and be willing to negotiate.

In fact, I have so much from my friends that I'm not even shopping my usual thrift shops/  I do not need any more.  I need to clear some out.

So, how about a great deal just for you who read this post?  Go to my closet My Posh Closet  create a bundle with all your likes, comment "I read your blog", and I will send you an incredible offer!

Or, would you like to make money on Poshmark too? 

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

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

I hope you visit soon.  

Enjoy the rest of the summer.  I hope you do many fun things!

 I won't make that mistake again!  Why I spent almost three hours fixing my listing prices on my Poshmark Closet!

Yesterday, I saw the "Drop Prices Now" banner on my feed and decided I'd try it again.  After all, last time it did result in a few sales! So, I went to Bulk drop prices and put in 50% and hit the go button.  Boy howdy, did I think I was smart or what?  

Apparently, I was not!  In a few minutes I made a sale on an item I had listed at at least 10 or 15 dollars.  It sold for $4!  WTF! I made all of .05.  I spent more on the tissue paper, card, and tape than that for sure. So, I looked at other items in my closet.  My Ann Taylor wedding dress was now listed at $87! I had it at $225!  

OMG, everything was way too low.  I do not know what happened but it had to be fixed.  Some were even marked as not for sale because it lowered the item to $2.  I have over 840 listings.  I had too go into each listing, edit it to restore a reasonable price and list it again.  Let's see, I started around 8:30 and finished at the middle of Carol Burnett reruns that came on at 11!  About 3 hours!  

When I was working on them, I noticed that I did not lose the likes or offers on anything but some of the offers were higher than the listing price the automated system generated!  I'm sad to lose money on the item sold but glad it brought the issue to my attention.  It's all fixed now, thank goodness.

Chalk it up to lesson-learned.  

I always make generous offers because I just like finding good items and and getting them to people who really want them and will appreciate them.  However, I do like making a bit more than nothing or .05!

For the rest of November, deals include:

1. 30% off all likes

2. Extra 20% off bundles

3.  Free gift with $25 purchase

4. Free shipping on purchase of $50 or more 

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

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

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. 

 Maybe change is a good thing!  Update on Poshmark changes.

Over the weekend and through today, Thursday, November 19, I have made 8 sales!  I know that does not seem like much but, for me, it is great!  I need to make money now more than ever so making sales is great.

Is the new algorithm based on relevance better than the share and follow model?  I do not really know but if sales continues like this then, yea, it's better.

I did write Support because I need Bulk Share and they removed it in these last changes.  I cannot compete in sharing with other closets because so many of them use Virtual Assistants.  Plus, it takes a lot of time to share one at a time. Sometimes 45 minutes!  I can't do anything else during that time.

I also see that my last active is still not working but it's stuck on 3 hours so if people see that, no problem! Whether I've been on or not, they will think it was 3 hours ago.

I have a ton of things to picture and get into my closet but I've just not been up to it for a few weeks. Why is a whole other story that I am not going into here.  Nothing major or sordid, just a health issue that takes some time to get back to 100%.

Anyway, my haul at Plato's closet and the last few trips to Salvation Army and Goodwill are sitting in my Posh room anxious to get into the closet! I will get there soon.  A little at a time.

Here's to more sales!!!!!

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

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

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. 

I do Poshmark as a hobby- not for the money!

First, I have received all my free Ground Advantage supplies from USPS!  They are even better than Priority.  Thank you Poshmark for making the change.

I do this reselling as a hobby.  I do not know how some people make 10,000 dollars a year.  I have earned over 3,000 since I started a few years ago but I have not spent more than I have earned.  So, I am in the black every year.

I like to source for items in any and all thrift shops.  I like listing those items for sale.  I love when an item sells and I love it more when someone buys a bundle.  I enjoy getting a little bit added to my bank account here and there.  It covers coffee at Dunkin' and a few lunches with friends.  It's not a second income! Certainly not my only income, thank goodness.

I spend a few hours a day usually following, sharing, listing, shopping, or doing a silent show.  I do not know how many hours these 10,000 dollar people spend in shows and doing the other stuff.  I know some have bots but I am not spending more of my profits to get one of those.

Am I content?  Yes,.  Does it provide a distraction? Yes.  Does it make me feel like I am doing something good? Definitely.  No for the money but when buyers leave a 5-star rating and a nice comment, I feel great.  In all this time, I think I have had only 3 or 4 disgruntled customers.  One was because the buyer did not read the description and said it was the wrong color.  One, I completely missed a flaw, and one where I mixed up two orders.

All in all, not bad.  All my rating are high.  I have a lot of 5 star ratings.  Thank you all who take the time to rate me.

Ans, I provide a service that helps save the environment!  Second hand is new to you clothing and that's just like new!

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

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

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. 

 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?

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

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

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. 

                    Just a few of the items for sale in my closet.  Please come see the rest.

 Poshmark keeps me busy!

I have shared how much Poshmark means to me these days.  It does keep me busy.  I work on it daily.  Sharing and following is my number one task.  Then, if I have taken pictures of an item or items, I had at least one listing because it keeps the closet fresh.  I take pix of any items I have waiting to be prepared for listing.  

But, my favorite thing to do is to shop the thrift stores for great items.

Right now, I need to postpone shopping and try to move some items out.  If I cannot sell them, I may have to make the difficult decision to purge and either take to Plato's Closet for a little bit of money or donate back to the thrift stores.

Why am I at this point?  Because I shop more than I sell! And, because I am out of space. I have two full racks and have taken over all or most of three closets! 

I also like organizing.  There's plenty to organize and track.  I keep a notebook of all the items I have!  

I am still considering a live show but the conditions and space available are definitely not the best.

So, I will continue to do silent shows a few times a week.

I have to sell some things soon or I can't go shopping!

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. 

This is not a yard sale!

What else can I do to make sales?  Is a Live show my only option?

Here's what I have been doing- avoiding going all in on Live shows.

I share and follow several times a day.  I list new items all the time.  I have offered great sales.  I have done many silent shows. I post on Instagram.  I write this blog. I make offers regularly.  I update offers on likes and bundles. My prices are very reasonable, very. Probably, too reasonable.

This is not a yard sale!  I need to make a little profit. 

Poshmark takes a $2.95 fee from orders under $15 and 20% on anything over.  I have made sales where I make .03!  No lie- only 3 cents!  

I know a $5 sale with discounted shipping is a great deal for the buyer but I am not making anything on it. Well, 3 cents!

Let's look at some sales I have made.

1.  I sold a dress for $10.  I feel it was a fair price for a used dress.  

10- 2.95 Posh fee - 2.02 shipping discount = 5.03.

2.  I sold a top for $15

15- 3.00 Posh fee - 2.02 shipping discount = 9.98

3.  I sold a top for $20

20- 4 Posh fee- 2.02 shipping discount= 13.98

 4.  I sold a boy's coat for $33

33- 6.60 Posh fee - 7.97 free shipping = 18.43 ( an aside- this coat didn't cost me anything.  It was a gift my grandson outgrew)

Most of the items I sell have come from my closet, my friends items, or thrift stores.

So, items of my own or from friends, cost me nothing and are total profit.  I do share the profit on the friends; items 60/40 because they are gifting them to me and deserve a little something.

Items I get at thrift stores average out to about $3.00 an item.  Sometimes, depending on the item, a little more.

Conclusion- I need to sell more items or get a minimum of $10 an item.

Bundles can bring in more money in one sale but how that averages out per item may tell a different story.

Some bundle examples:

1.  I sold a bundle of 2 dresses for $22.00.  

22- 4.40 Posh fee - 2.02 shipping discount = 15.98

2. I sold a bundle of 3 items: dress, jacket, pants for $55.00

55- 11 Posh fee - 2.02 shipping discount = 41.98

So, on these two bundles, I made about $10 an item.  That's not bad.

It seems like some buyers want yard sale prices and do not realize that we sellers pay the Posh fee and the difference in shipping if we offer a discount. 

Something I can do to make a little more on my sales is to price the item at least 25% more than what I want to get for the item. Maybe even 50% more. 

Maybe I shouldn't have discounted shipping.  However, I feel it is a way to make the purchase more attractive.

As a retireee, I do worry about income and am hoping I can keep making lunch and coffee money on Poshmark! 

It does keep me busy and helps stop boredom and depression.  It gives me hope that my life is not worthless every time I make a purchase from a thrift store and list it for sale! 

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. 

Tennis first and Posh second!

I've been totally engaged in watching Tennis.  Indian Wells is a great tournament.  Best match so far- too many to count.  American players are doing fantastic. 

Then, another uncontrollable setback.  I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and sometimes, for whatever reason, my hands hurt and I have limited movement.  So, limited typing, following, sharing.....

I did what I could and have managed to add a few new items.  I REALLY need to clear out some items.  I need to make room so I can go shopping some more.  That's my favorite part.  The adventure of looking through the thrift stores to find a New with Tag item or the perfect brand!

Today, my hands returned to practically normal.  And, the sun was shining.  I decided to take a drive and sit by the lake and read.  I think I could literally see the buds in the trees emerge!  The birds chirping.  Fresh air!  I love signs of spring.

I also made a listing on Canva to promote a sale. I REALLY need to make more room!  We are empty nesters.  My son's bedroom is now my Posh closet. Between the clothes and the picture-taking equipment, there's not much space.

Come check out my closet.  Let me know you read my blog (make a bundle and add a comment) and I will happily make you a great offer.

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.