Sometimes i love when TRR is so lax because sometimes you hit the jackpot, but the rest of the time its just severely annoying.
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Is it laziness though? I read that the workers are under pressure to list as many items as possible in a day, so that may be why things like this aren't cleaned up...
I think so, yes. It takes 2 seconds to use a lint roller.
As a frequent consigner, I make sure my items are extremely clean so that I maximize my return on selling.
It's gorgeous without question. But RDC's pricing is WAY beyond nuts...01 Gold Tag Black FBF on Real Deal
RDC14196 Authentic BALENCIAGA '01 Le Dix Black Nappa Leather First/Cla
• Overall Condition: pampered, 4 out of 5• Exterior Condition: very gently used, small nick on back side (lower left)• Interior Condition: very gently used • Handles: visible patina, minor creasing, visible wear• Corners: minor patina, faint scuff, faint wear• Includes: removable strap, paper...www.realdealcollection.com
There was an article and some interviews a few years back, it was pretty enlightening.
They're obviously rushed to the point of having their brains fried. I also collect Norma Kamali pieces and my daughter and I regularly peruse those listings to laugh at how they put the clothes on the mannequin. They sometimes put bathing suits on backwards, so the chest area is completely bare and the crotch looks like it's wearing a diaper. Or they put both mannequin legs in the same pant leg. I've imagined that they're given something ridiculous like 15 seconds to put clothes on the mannequin and photograph them.
Hi everyone! I just wanted to give a heads up that I kind of over-reserved some items and needed to make some cuts…the blackout briefcase is back for sale on FP if anyone is interested 
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BALENCIAGA Veau Soyeux Perforated Blackout City Briefcase Black | FASHIONPHILE
This is an authentic BALENCIAGA Veau Soyeux Perforated Blackout City Briefcase in Black. This chic tote is crafted of smooth calfskin leather in matte black. The bag features rolled leather top handles with magnetic closures and an optional adjustable shoulder strap. The face of the bag is...
I believe the buyer fees are relatively new, about a week or so ago it went into effect.
So Poshmark makes more money while making it more attractive to sellers. I just learned that for cheaper items, the seller actually pays more fees. I just sold something for $16. The old fee would have been $3.20, now it is $3.37.
What's missing from the equation is the net additional fees to PM. In the example above, PM makes $0.44 more than it used to. Of course that number is higher when dealing with our Bal purchases.
Pretty obnoxious calling it Buyer Protection Fee for providing the exact same level of protection buyers had before this fee.
Pretty obnoxious calling it Buyer Protection Fee for providing the exact same level of protection buyers had before this fee.
Yes. It seems that many of the reselling platforms are moving to a similar structure to entice more sellers. I've noticed no more "selling fees" on Depop, Posh & Vestiaire, but in the end both buyers and sellers take a bigger hit while the companies rake in bigger profits. As secondhand shopping & thrifting interest continues to grow, so do the pockets of the reselling platforms. Just like how prices in thrift stores themselves are outrageous now.
I think for more expensive items, the total Poshmark makes is less because the fees are a combination of flat fee and percentage. The percentage is lower than it was before, about 12% total split between buyer and seller. The site puts in the same amount of work for a cheap sale and an expensive one. This structure makes it more expensive on the low end.
As a buyer, you should make an offer that makes you comfortable with the total amount you'll pay. The seller will be more likely to accept a lower offer than in the past because her profit is more.
ETA: If I did the math right, on a $100 item, Poshmark makes $17.98, not the $20 they did in the past. The spread gets larger the higher priced the item.