Does anyone use Poshmark?

[ccbaggirl89]

I used to take pictures of just the item hanging or laying down, but the last few months I started to model the clothes and style them (trying to be simple so the focus stays on the piece I'm selling) in my cover shot, and I have been getting really good feedback on it. I think people like seeing an idea of how the clothing is worn/styled, because it makes it feel relate-able. If the item doesn't fit me (this happens since I buy online), I usually just lay it flat and don't add other items to the picture. Sometimes, I do lay out other items, but I always try to make sure the item I am selling is the main focus and in the center of the screen. I tend to not like when people do an entire outfit lay and just the bracelet is for sale that you can barely see, lol.

Anyway, that's just my two cents. Would love to hear how others feel about the subject too.

+1

i tried to sell a dress for the longest time without success and two days after i posted a picture with me wearing it... sale. i agree that people like to see how it looks on someone; i do, as long as the person is 'real' and not a model.. those shots make me dislike the item more. not sure why.

 

[mharri20]

+1

i tried to sell a dress for the longest time without success and two days after i posted a picture with me wearing it... sale. i agree that people like to see how it looks on someone; i do, as long as the person is 'real' and not a model.. those shots make me dislike the item more. not sure why.

Congrats on the sale! I definitely think this method works, and I try to do that with all of my items now. I agree with you on the model pictures. If I see a stock photo with the model wearing it, I don't know why, but I tend not to click on those listings. Many people will also use stock photos, but the item they list is something similar, not exact, which drives me even more crazy.

 

[flask]

Would you please share any poshmark alternatives for Europe? Or any forum where one can sell a bag? It appears purseforum doesn't have classifieds section.

 

[tiffCAKE]

Would you please share any poshmark alternatives for Europe? Or any forum where one can sell a bag? It appears purseforum doesn't have classifieds section.

I'm American so I'm probably not the best person to answer this BUT when searching for certain rare pairs I've looked at "Vestiare Collective" which I believe to be UK based since the search results (for example) for a size 7 doesn't return 37/37.5 as expected for US sizing but much larger like 39 which I *think* is more akin UK sizing??? I've never actually their service since I didn't find the pair I needed--but it seems similar in that you can buy/sell/trade through their service and they might also authenticate. Sorry I can't be more helpful!!

 

[30andbelow]

I read through this forum and you ladies seemed knowledgeable about poshmark
I have been selling on posh for awhile now, I recently sold and engagement ring to a girl, for $1500 it went through their concierge service, and was approved, it was sent to the buyer which required signature, I was so excited since I needed the money badly, low and behold an hour later I got an email stating the buyer filed a case as item not as described, clearly upset I emailed posh "is she serious? this was approved through concierge service....." I went to the listing basically asking the buyer the same thing, "Are you serious? this went through concierge service" shes claiming now her issue was the fact that I purchased this ring for less then I sold it to her for, and that it was purchased off a website. I never stated in the listing that it was purchased from anywhere, and also stated so you have buyers remorse...I had to jack up the price because of Poshes commission and I still lost money from it. this girl is accusing me of scamming her, and now she claiming the item isn't 14k gold since she says it looks like its chipping???? I gave her an appraisal on the ring, and this passed poshes concierge service, am I freaking out for nothing? or could she possibly get Posh to side with her.

 

[Planet Bananas]

If you did everything through Poshmark you should be fine that is the beauty of Poshmark even though it's not perfect and its fees are high. When situations like this arise they will back you and that lady it will be out of luck. I sell on there quite a bit, I happen to like it myself and I have gotten crazy deals on there that I can turn around and resell. I used to sell on eBay so I've seen it all.

 

[dieguteteufelin]

I'm not sure what the outcome will be since it is ultimately up to Posh. If you have a solid track record and she does not, obviously this should be considered when they make their assessment.

I would probably stop being combative now just in case - people have had items returned damaged and it's not worth risking it. If there was a diamond in the ring make sure you take it to be tested immediately after receiving it if she is granted a return.

Unfortunately, there are a lot of scammers on both ends of the table on that app so we need to be careful. My personal rule is that I won't list anything worth more than $500 just because of the sheer number of scammers and low-ballers on that site. I don't need someone buying something from me and sending it back destroyed like what happened to one of my friends who is no longer on the app.

 

[Planet Bananas]

One of the things I do is take time/day stamped pictures of the item as well as the addressed box before it's mailed. I still think (based on past personal experiences) that if you did everything according to posh world especially using the concierge service, it doesn't matter how hard she tries to scam. A past record in this case doesn't really add or detract from the end ruling unless the track record is extreme.

 

[BeenBurned]

shes claiming now her issue was the fact that I purchased this ring for less then I sold it to her for, and that it was purchased off a website. I never stated in the listing that it was purchased from anywhere, and also stated so you have buyers remorse...

I don't use Poshmark because I think there are too many fakes and they don't respond to reports.

As for your buyer, she's a PITA! It's irrelevant what you paid for it or where you bought it. Your item was priced at whatever amount and the buyer chose to pay that amount. Whether you paid $1, $100 or $10,000 is none of her business and none of her concern.

Sellers can charge whatever they want for an item and the buyer can choose to pay that price or find another seller with a better price.

Sheesh, talk about entitlement!

 

[Planet Bananas]

^^^ I forgot to address that. That seems to be the latest common theme right now. There's a person who went around people's closets pointing out where they could find the items for less $ which is bad enough, but also posting that the seller was a scammer and rip off artist for pricing it higher than the other website. Not only is that completely idiotic, Poshmark is not a 501c3 the last time I checked. People are stupid

 

[flask]

I'm American so I'm probably not the best person to answer this BUT when searching for certain rare pairs I've looked at "Vestiare Collective" which I believe to be UK based since the search results (for example) for a size 7 doesn't return 37/37.5 as expected for US sizing but much larger like 39 which I *think* is more akin UK sizing??? I've never actually their service since I didn't find the pair I needed--but it seems similar in that you can buy/sell/trade through their service and they might also authenticate. Sorry I can't be more helpful!!

Thank you very much!

 

[mharri20]

I don't use Poshmark because I think there are too many fakes and they don't respond to reports.

As for your buyer, she's a PITA! It's irrelevant what you paid for it or where you bought it. Your item was priced at whatever amount and the buyer chose to pay that amount. Whether you paid $1, $100 or $10,000 is none of her business and none of her concern.

Sellers can charge whatever they want for an item and the buyer can choose to pay that price or find another seller with a better price.

Sheesh, talk about entitlement!

THIS. It doesn't matter what the seller paid for an item...it's what a buyer is willing to pay. The only thing I will say that drives me nuts, is when I see items that I know cost $50 for example, but the seller puts the original cost at $100 (or something way higher than it should be). I see this a lot with fakes too, when they try to say the original price was $675...either put $0 in the listing, or say the actual retail. I see this with the Topshop lace up flats, where the ones for $45 at nordstroms (fake leather) will say a $100 retail, so people get confused and pay more when they can buy them brand new for less.

 

[MissMarion]

I once sold a Michele watch to a popular user and I included all the original packaging including the price tag. She later relisted it referencing an MSRP much higher, which she knew was wrong because she had the price tag!

 

[Planet Bananas]

All of the posh sellers that I know go to Mercari to sell also. NO fees!! Low locked in shipping also! It's a mobile app shop not computer. I love it there. Posh... $$$! You can get more an pay less at Mercari

I also sell on both, actually I've tried most of the apps and Poshmark and Mercari are the only ones I now list on...... I don't think Poshmark is good for high end brands, I think it tops out @ Kate spade, Tory Burch etc, but stuff like Free People, BCBG and Anthropologie do well.

 

[amateurjeweler]

I purchased a watch for $240 from a relatively new seller on 18 October. It was shipped out 20 October and I received it 26 October as it was severly delayed in transit by USPS (2 day shipping, should have arrived on the 23rd at latest).

We'll on the 26th I unlocked my mailbox and found an EMPTY MANILA ENVELOPE PARTIALLY RIPPED AT THE BOTTOM with no "we care" wrap or indication by USPS that the item had been damaged. I reported it to Poshmark and as the arbiter of the shipment, expected them to contact USPS and then contact me, and eventually refund me.

But they didn't. 2 days later they emailed me telling me to take a picture of a "we care" sticker on the package, which the package does not have. So I called USPS to report that I received a torn package sans sticker, and they told me to file a claim online, which I did, and then emailed Posh the claim # and screenshots of the report.

In the meantime, I had messaged the seller on the 26th, informing that the package was damaged, and then had to clarify that no watch was inside. She cursed at me and called me a liar and a scammer and has been no help. If there ever WAS a watch in the envelope, why would someone ship an unprotected $240 watch that retails for $600+ in a stupid bubble mailer with no packing tape instead of in a secure and tape-wrapped box?! That's obviously asking for trouble.

We'll anyway, today Poshmark again asked me to send them photos of a "we care" sticker or they're going to release the seller the money, completely disregarding the photos of the torn empty package and insurance claim I filed with USPS.

It is worth noting I made the transaction with a credit card. Any advice?