What a haul!  I love sourcing for my Poshmark closet!

Look at this haul!  I had so much fun sourcing at Plato's Closet. Each February, they have a "Stuff a bag" sale.  They give you a regular plastic bag and you can stuff as much as you can for $10!

It wasn't even too crowded.  I was about 5th in line waiting for the doors to open.  Since I had done this last year, I knew what to expect.  There were many bins full of both men's and women's items in all sizes.  There were even shoes and accessories but that is not the type of thing you want to stuff in a plastic bag.

I also learned from last year to take a little time to check labels and avoid Shein, Forever 21, and other cheap brands.  I actually found a Zara skirt and some cute items that had no brand.  One item that I have never seen anything like it before. It's mauve velvet and has mesh sides and fold sequin fringe. 

Unique!   And hard to describe!  I imagine it may have been a recital outfit for dance.

I love it and wish U were a tiny person again.  I've not seen size 4 since I lost 50+ pounds with Weight Watchers in my 40's or in my teens and early 20's.

I was going to just take my one bag but as I was paying, they told me I could get as many bags as I wanted! So, I did bag number two. In the end, I had 24 items for $20.  This worked out to about 83 cents per item.  This will definitely help my bottom line.

     This trip was especially good because it was my first outing since the terrible snow and ice got me stuck in the house for two weeks!  

     I will get these items in my closet this week provided the sun comes out and helps me with lighting.  I am really excited to find out what treasures I found!  The process is fun too.  Take pix, use google lens to do the research, use Photoroom's virtual model to get a good representation of the item as the cover photo. fill in the description, and list! Love it.

You can do this too.  It's easy.  Since last Friday, I sold 4 items.  The week before, I sold two bundles and a couple more items.  It gets me coffee and lunch with friends!

 

 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. 

Tips or  "What I've Learned Through Trial and Error"!  Part 1

There truly is plenty of trial and error but whenever a mistake is made, no biggie.  Just don't sweat the small stuff- it's all small stuff.

Tip 1-  Spend some time watching YouTube videos where Poshers explain "How to's"  and share their finds from rummaging the bins at Goodwill or even big pallets.

You may need to do some searching before you find someone you like and who is reliable. 

You can tell who is serious about sharing what they know and others who are not.  I did not need to buy anything from any of these YouTubers to start my closet nor have I to this day.  Just watch and learn.  Yes, I'm that nerdy person who took notes!

Tip 2-  You do not need all the fancy smanchy equipment to have a Poshmark closet. At least, not right away.   So, when you see other Poshers with all these fantastic gadgets, remember that you want to make a little money first not invest more than you make in fancy equipment.  Yes, I may be jealous slightly of those with a big room devoted solely to their inventory and housing a photo room, lights, mannequins, racks for shows and on and on.  But, I can maintain a decent closet without huge expense or space. I mean, I do have two racks, a gazillion hangers, and no closet space left. But, none of this cost me more than I had made.

However, do take your pictures in a well lit area.

Extra hint:  remove any lampshades.  They tend to "yellow" the light some and that is reflected in the picture.

Tip 3:   Photoroom is an extremely helpful app.  Download the app and use on your phone.  Start from a pix of the item you want to list and presto the app removes everything around your item. It has Marketplace oprtions.  I almost always use the Poshmark one. Export it from the app to Gallery on your phone and you have your cover photo for your listing.

Guess what? You now have a pix that is very nearly the same as if you took the pic in a photo box.

Tip 4:  Canva is a FANTASTIC site!  I do pay the 12.95 a month for this because I use it for much more than my closet.  I am a retired teacher so I used it for presentations, projects, creating bulletin boards....  I also use it for digital greeting cards, Instagram pics and stories, and, my favorite, creating digital "books" and projects with my grandsons.

You do not need to pay the subscription.  There's plenty you can do with the free version.

You will see in a person's closet where people have added a listing that is not for sale but provides information for the shopper.  For example, I have a listing welcomng you to my closet.  I have one that explains my offer on a bundle. I made all of these using Canva.   Also, in the closet, you can create a story just the same as in Instagram.  These are easily added by clicking the + sign on your profile pic.  Upload your item and then you can add text and up to five of your items.  They can also be used as the cover pick for your Posh Show if you choose to do one.

So, Canva is great for creating ads and stories for your closet.  It is awesome for creating original or using ready-made cards, invitations, flyers, presentations.... Well, you get the idea.

I recommend exploring Canva and you will see how easy it is to create your own content.  

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 off 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.