Anyone Ever Buy and/or Sell on Tradesy?

[Jypsi]

So crazy...and ironic. Because I had even wondered if they were claiming potentially unauthentic because the didn't want to deal with a potential return (the buyer had specified he was buying on tradesy just in case he wanted to return, so maybe he has a high return history). I can see how their business model sets them up for being stuck with high priced inventory and debt. Claiming they can't verify authenticity of fair market value is their cop out to stick it to sellers. Feel so bad for those sellers ....

 

[GemsBerry]

So crazy...and ironic. Because I had even wondered if they were claiming potentially unauthentic because the didn't want to deal with a potential return (the buyer had specified he was buying on tradesy just in case he wanted to return, so maybe he has a high return history). I can see how their business model sets them up for being stuck with high priced inventory and debt. Claiming they can't verify authenticity of fair market value is their cop out to stick it to sellers. Feel so bad for those sellers ....

That's my thought exactly, they don't want to deal with it. Nowadays in case of return Tradesy will try to hold money from buyer and return item to seller in who knows which condition. Then both buyer and seller will make a big stink all over by filing claims, chargebacks, and leaving multiple reviews. Tradesy doesn't want to resell the item in case of return, but using authenticity issue as excuse is unfair and unethical. It also has impact on your account.
If I were you I'd get a bullet proof authenticity report, send it to Tradesy, and inform buyer as well. Tradesy should restore your listing and remove any red flags from your account. And they should kinda apologize but I wouldn't expect as much.

Personally, if I had a tall order on Tradesy I'd cancel. I don't feel comfortable selling anything over $1K on this site anymore, and for the highest fees that is. I keep listing there for promotion, I hope smart buyers will find my items on other platforms.

 

[Jypsi]

This is all so unethical. SMH. Since they screen messages, I don't even know if the buyer got my messages when I expressed total shock Tradesy is claiming the birkin isn't real and advising against purchasing high priced bags on Tradesy since they don't know how to authenticate (even with a boutique receipt!). After this happened, I removed the only other listing I had, a H Jige. The time and effort it would take to deal with them to restore a listing or execute the sale isn't worth it to me. Thanks for all of the input. I feel so grateful to know what kind of company Tradesy is. Thank you!

 

[One_of_the_girls]

I do the opposite. I have a bunch of listings at $49.99. Paying 15% commission is better than nearly 20%. The buyers can only return those if I use Tradesy's label because then the total is over $50. I don't have any clothing listed anymore.

I guess it depends what you sell. I use the $10.50 so I am not out of pocket shipping and they don't take commission out of the shipping when you use their label, but you are and they do if you get returns now and use your own shipping. That would mean, everything I list would have to be priced at $39.49 and they automatically take $7.50 out of that as commission less 2.9% for payment processing - so unless I am paying less then $21 for an item - which nothing I sell actually COST me under $20 - I make barely $10 after all my time. THEN if you gave them your SSN - they send you a 1099 and you have to figure it into your income taxes. For me its not worth it for what I sell but I guess if all you have are accessories like scarfs and wallets that you can buy at an outlet for $10 and sell for $40 or $50 - it would be worth it for you. I actually found a handful of lovely scarfs at the DOLLAR STORE by my house - and was able to sell them for $30 so I was happy with that profit. But most of what I sell is preowned from mine and my daughters closets and now some of our relatives and friends have been dropping things off they don't want anymore saying - here - you can sell this online. LOL. As if it was that easy.

 

[One_of_the_girls]

That's my thought exactly, they don't want to deal with it. Nowadays in case of return Tradesy will try to hold money from buyer and return item to seller in who knows which condition. Then both buyer and seller will make a big stink all over by filing claims, chargebacks, and leaving multiple reviews. Tradesy doesn't want to resell the item in case of return, but using authenticity issue as excuse is unfair and unethical. It also has impact on your account.
If I were you I'd get a bullet proof authenticity report, send it to Tradesy, and inform buyer as well. Tradesy should restore your listing and remove any red flags from your account. And they should kinda apologize but I wouldn't expect as much.

Personally, if I had a tall order on Tradesy I'd cancel. I don't feel comfortable selling anything over $1K on this site anymore, and for the highest fees that is. I keep listing there for promotion, I hope smart buyers will find my items on other platforms.

Are you on instagram? I have an instagram page that I post things I am selling on all platforms and include the link to my shop or the item - and I also have a facebook marketplace page where I do the same thing. I will sell direct on facebook but I don't yet have a direct buy set up on instagram so I still rely on the other platforms that take commission - but these other platforms are slowly moving me toward my own direct buy.

 

[GemsBerry]

Are you on instagram? I have an instagram page that I post things I am selling on all platforms and include the link to my shop or the item - and I also have a facebook marketplace page where I do the same thing. I will sell direct on facebook but I don't yet have a direct buy set up on instagram so I still rely on the other platforms that take commission - but these other platforms are slowly moving me toward my own direct buy.

I do, thank you for the advise. I started with personal pages, expanded to jewelry and need to set different pages for luxury.

 

[One_of_the_girls]

I do, thank you for the advise. I started with personal pages, expanded to jewelry and need to set different pages for luxury.

Sounds good. Let us know how you find it working for you. Good luck!

 

[Love Of My Life]

Interesting TRADESY is having a 10% sale on ALL items.. no exclusions..
As a buyer this is a nice incentive especially because there are no restrictions& hope that
the sellers who post on tPF will have good sales

 

[Jypsi]

Are you on instagram? I have an instagram page that I post things I am selling on all platforms and include the link to my shop or the item - and I also have a facebook marketplace page where I do the same thing. I will sell direct on facebook but I don't yet have a direct buy set up on instagram so I still rely on the other platforms that take commission - but these other platforms are slowly moving me toward my own direct buy.

Good suggestions! I typically only sell a H bag or two a year so that I can get new ones, so all of those platforms didn't seem to be a fit for me. I had considered sending to Ann's FF since their return would be about the same as what I would make on ebay. But I don't like how they allow for returns even for birkins and kellys and your items can get beaten up by a buyer.

 

[LL777]

They are offering 15%off of everything today

 

[nicole0612]

They are offering 15%off of everything today

I think it is a limit of $200 off, unfortunately.

 

[ThisVNchick]

I am unfortunately in a dispute with Tradesy and all advice/feedback is greatly welcomed.

I was browsing Tradesy's closet and came across the LV Boite Chapeau in brand new condition, under retail. I stupidly mentioned this to my husband and in turn, he went and purchased this. I knew he would something like this if I told him (he has in the past), but at that time, I was was not just thinking he would.

Anyways, he did and the item arrived. To my surprise, the item was not packaged very well. It was not in its dust bag, though that was included in the sale. It thrown in the LV box, that box in their Tradesy box and covered by a plastic bag. Really? A $3500 bag just lightly thrown in like that. No padding, no bubble wrap, not even tissue paper. Needless to say, the item arrived damaged. I can only assume that because it was knocking around in the box that it knocked a screw out of the lock causing it to be wobbly. There was also glazing issues on the strap that was not mentioned in the listing. I quickly filed a return request on my husband's behalf and we sent that bag back. They received it and today told us that they could not accept the return because it was not in the condition that they sent it in. I wrote back to tell them we would be filing a chargeback and refusing delivery. We did not damage this bag and if Tradesy cared about the value of their items, they would package it better. It is not my responsibility to be accountable for their recklessness. So now we wait. I haven't heard back since my last reply, but I have reached to American Express to start the dispute.

I haven't sold anything on Tradesy for years, after their user agreement and seller fees changed. I will admit that I will occassionally be tempted by their sales and have purchased in the past but nothing of this value. The scarves I bought were packaged well and wrapped in tissue paper so this really came as a surprise.

Anyways, is there something else I should/can do? I do have pictures of the damages and will be uploading it for American Express to see. Their listing has generic photos, nothing up close that would show the glazing issue, so I don't know how they can prove that it wasn't there to begin with and someone did not overlook it. It's not like a LV expert is examining these items. Just incredibly disappointed in the experience and my poor husband is now feeling uber bad that his sweet gesture has caused disappointment and stress in our lives. We both will for sure be deleting our accounts permanently after this incident.

 

[Love Of My Life]

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I am unfortunately in a dispute with Tradesy and all advice/feedback is greatly welcomed.

I was browsing Tradesy's closet and came across the LV Boite Chapeau in brand new condition, under retail. I stupidly mentioned this to my husband and in turn, he went and purchased this. I knew he would something like this if I told him (he has in the past), but at that time, I was was not just thinking he would.

Anyways, he did and the item arrived. To my surprise, the item was not packaged very well. It was not in its dust bag, though that was included in the sale. It thrown in the LV box, that box in their Tradesy box and covered by a plastic bag. Really? A $3500 bag just lightly thrown in like that. No padding, no bubble wrap, not even tissue paper. Needless to say, the item arrived damaged. I can only assume that because it was knocking around in the box that it knocked a screw out of the lock causing it to be wobbly. There was also glazing issues on the strap that was not mentioned in the listing. I quickly filed a return request on my husband's behalf and we sent that bag back. They received it and today told us that they could not accept the return because it was not in the condition that they sent it in. I wrote back to tell them we would be filing a chargeback and refusing delivery. We did not damage this bag and if Tradesy cared about the value of their items, they would package it better. It is not my responsibility to be accountable for their recklessness. So now we wait. I haven't heard back since my last reply, but I have reached to American Express to start the dispute.

I haven't sold anything on Tradesy for years, after their user agreement and seller fees changed. I will admit that I will occassionally be tempted by their sales and have purchased in the past but nothing of this value. The scarves I bought were packaged well and wrapped in tissue paper so this really came as a surprise.

Anyways, is there something else I should/can do? I do have pictures of the damages and will be uploading it for American Express to see. Their listing has generic photos, nothing up close that would show the glazing issue, so I don't know how they can prove that it wasn't there to begin with and someone did not overlook it. It's not like a LV expert is examining these items. Just incredibly disappointed in the experience and my poor husband is now feeling uber bad that his sweet gesture has caused disappointment and stress in our lives. We both will for sure be deleting our accounts permanently after this incident.

Amercian Express likely will have your back in this case. Pictures speak 1000 words & just let Amex do what
they need to do. Sit tight.
Give your DH a big hug & kiss as this was done in a loving manner.

 

[ironic568]

I am unfortunately in a dispute with Tradesy and all advice/feedback is greatly welcomed.

I was browsing Tradesy's closet and came across the LV Boite Chapeau in brand new condition, under retail. I stupidly mentioned this to my husband and in turn, he went and purchased this. I knew he would something like this if I told him (he has in the past), but at that time, I was was not just thinking he would.

Anyways, he did and the item arrived. To my surprise, the item was not packaged very well. It was not in its dust bag, though that was included in the sale. It thrown in the LV box, that box in their Tradesy box and covered by a plastic bag. Really? A $3500 bag just lightly thrown in like that. No padding, no bubble wrap, not even tissue paper. Needless to say, the item arrived damaged. I can only assume that because it was knocking around in the box that it knocked a screw out of the lock causing it to be wobbly. There was also glazing issues on the strap that was not mentioned in the listing. I quickly filed a return request on my husband's behalf and we sent that bag back. They received it and today told us that they could not accept the return because it was not in the condition that they sent it in. I wrote back to tell them we would be filing a chargeback and refusing delivery. We did not damage this bag and if Tradesy cared about the value of their items, they would package it better. It is not my responsibility to be accountable for their recklessness. So now we wait. I haven't heard back since my last reply, but I have reached to American Express to start the dispute.

I haven't sold anything on Tradesy for years, after their user agreement and seller fees changed. I will admit that I will occassionally be tempted by their sales and have purchased in the past but nothing of this value. The scarves I bought were packaged well and wrapped in tissue paper so this really came as a surprise.

Anyways, is there something else I should/can do? I do have pictures of the damages and will be uploading it for American Express to see. Their listing has generic photos, nothing up close that would show the glazing issue, so I don't know how they can prove that it wasn't there to begin with and someone did not overlook it. It's not like a LV expert is examining these items. Just incredibly disappointed in the experience and my poor husband is now feeling uber bad that his sweet gesture has caused disappointment and stress in our lives. We both will for sure be deleting our accounts permanently after this incident.

Sorry to hear this. If Tradesy won't budge, I'm sure AE will fix the issue for you. You didn't pay with Paypal?
Even with supposedly "trustworthy" sellers like Tradesy, recording the opening of your package and inspection of item doesn't seem like a bad idea now, does it?

 

[ironic568]

I think it is a limit of $200 off, unfortunately.

When I was eyeing a really high ticket item, I got so exited when I saw a promo code for 15% off on their site, only to go like when I realized the max is only $200, lol.