Does anyone use Poshmark?

[Arlene619]

I think that people who are not used to it and are experiencing it for the first time are more apt to appreciate it as a courtesy. I just appreciate if my item is wrapped nicely in tissue paper, clean and sent on time. I can't say that I resent the thank you cards that would be too strong of a word and I'm sorry if my post came across that way I just feel that they are unnecessary, but that's just my own opinion.

True . I actually appreciate the beautiful wrapping and the thank you card, it's just like getting a luxury item. Just adds a nice touch. 😊

 

[MissMarion]

True, the most important thing from a buyer perspective is proper packing and prompt shipping! Assuming the description was correct of course, which may be a big assumption is some cases.

As a seller, it is frustrating when I ship immediately but the buyer doesn't click on the link to "accept" the item, so I have to wait 3 days after delivery for PM to release the funds.

 

[all7s]

I really like getting thank you notes. I'm definitely more happy about my purchase when I find one. I like poshmark for the community atmosphere though. I like knowing the seller was happy. It makes me feel a little less guilty about spending money on something I probably didnt need but looked pretty and was an attractive price. If the note has a nice handwritten sentiment it will go on my fridge for a little time. It reminds me of the excitement of purchasing the item and how happy I am I took the risk for a lovely item.

I also appreciate nice packaging, tissue paper, dust bag or even gift box. I make sure to put what was sent when i give feedback so if it matters to other buyers they can know.

I cant imagine why someone would send candy. Not taking candy from strangers is as basic a rule as looking both ways before crossing the street. Glad I havent encountered that.

 

[Planet Bananas]

I really like getting thank you notes. I'm definitely more happy about my purchase when I find one. I like poshmark for the community atmosphere though. I like knowing the seller was happy. It makes me feel a little less guilty about spending money on something I probably didnt need but looked pretty and was an attractive price. If the note has a nice handwritten sentiment it will go on my fridge for a little time. It reminds me of the excitement of purchasing the item and how happy I am I took the risk for a lovely item.

I also appreciate nice packaging, tissue paper, dust bag or even gift box. I make sure to put what was sent when i give feedback so if it matters to other buyers they can know.

I cant imagine why someone would send candy. Not taking candy from strangers is as basic a rule as looking both ways before crossing the street. Glad I havent encountered that.

I have pretty much seen it all when it's come to packaging and items sent. There was even a lady who was selling a coffee business on the side and I had to block her because she harassed me so hard that I try the coffee and did I want to get into a business opportunity.

I actually appreciate reading how everybody likes the thank you cards and they even put them on the refrigerator. I would never have thought of that and it is something I'm going to have to think about on the selling side because it's not something I do. I decided not to do it when I didn't like it myself, but I certainly wouldn't want to make anybody unhappy and it is a small thing to include. So, thanks for all the feedback [emoji171]

 

[BeenBurned]

Seeking advice... I bought these and made an offer based upon their listed "pristine" condition. I received them like this--I don't think these are HORRIBLE defects but they aren't in the listing photos and aren't mentioned--hence my accepted offer price makes me now feel ripped off. I should also mention that there's more wear on the bottom now than there was in the listing...not a lot but they were definitely worn another time since taking listing photos which might explain the defects that aren't there in the listing photos. What do you think of these photos of the scrape and the puncture--am I overreacting? Thanks for either reassuring my disappointment OR putting my high-expectations in check (whichever the case may be) View attachment 3189744View attachment 3189748

I sent a message within 5 minutes of signing for them--I didn't want to be accused of doing it myself. I'm not sure what to do honestly. I've stalked this snake print for years and I never see them come up in my size and they're usually Pigalles but I wanted decolletes. So I do feel like I had high expectations thinking I finally had the stars align but I also think I'm really reasonable when it comes to used goods. I'm not so much upset they're in this condition, just that I feel ripped off Bc I would have offered a different price. When I saw it I thought maybe it was a totally different pair but I confirmed with the bottom wear it's the same pair, completely undamaged in the photos (just a little bit more wear now in the same pattern and the new scrape and crunched up puncture). I'm just... Deflated I guess! :/

Would you please post a link to the listing? It's especially helpful to see how items are pictured and described as compared to what you received.

 

[BeenBurned]

Also, back when I was a heavy eBay seller which is going back 10 years, sending a thank you note was unusual and I did it all the time. Now it's just something else that gets thrown in the trash. Unless it has some information on it that I might be interested in like a website or something else please hold the cards that just say "thanks for shopping in my closet". I'm not a big recycling nut, but what am I going to do with these thank you cards? They just go in the garbage can okay /vent.

Lol it's a nice gesture.

Thank you cards are specifically recommended by Poshmark, so that's probably why most sellers do it. I am surprised to learn that people actually resent receiving thank you cards ... seems like basic curtesy to me.

I think that people who are not used to it and are experiencing it for the first time are more apt to appreciate it as a courtesy. I just appreciate if my item is wrapped nicely in tissue paper, clean and sent on time. I can't say that I resent the thank you cards that would be too strong of a word and I'm sorry if my post came across that way I just feel that they are unnecessary, but that's just my own opinion.

True . I actually appreciate the beautiful wrapping and the thank you card, it's just like getting a luxury item. Just adds a nice touch. ��

I really like getting thank you notes. I'm definitely more happy about my purchase when I find one.

I don't sell (or buy) on Poshmark but when I do buy (on other sites) I appreciate thank you notes when I get them from sellers and I include one with every item I sell.

I don't expect buyers to display them but I can't tell you how many buyers have commented on appreciating a personal note.

It's common courtesy to thank someone for their business and actually it shocks me that someone would complain about something like this!

 

[Planet Bananas]

I don't sell (or buy) on Poshmark but when I do buy (on other sites) I appreciate thank you notes when I get them from sellers and I include one with every item I sell.

I don't expect buyers to display them but I can't tell you how many buyers have commented on appreciating a personal note.

It's common courtesy to thank someone for their business and actually it shocks me that someone would complain about something like this!

I think that the many years of eBay selling jaded me a bit. I was a heavy seller and was buying liquidated merchandise and shelf pulls by the pallet directly from Federated. (Bloomingdale's and Macy's). It was a completely different world, and until everyone figured it out (that you didn't need a "jobber" or middleman) very profitable. So, like all of us my experience shaped me and my opinion of online selling.

I am ok with being wrong, and will buy a pack of thank you cards tomorrow [emoji2]

Edited to add: even though it took a while to get used to, I enjoy the community aspect of Poshmark. If it will add to the experience, I'm happy to do it!

 

[Planet Bananas]

Oh, and just to be clear, I was not as upset about being thanked than I was having something else that I wasn't going to keep. I think that distinction may have gotten lost.

 

[travelluver]

Seeking advice... I bought these and made an offer based upon their listed "pristine" condition. I received them like this--I don't think these are HORRIBLE defects but they aren't in the listing photos and aren't mentioned--hence my accepted offer price makes me now feel ripped off. I should also mention that there's more wear on the bottom now than there was in the listing...not a lot but they were definitely worn another time since taking listing photos which might explain the defects that aren't there in the listing photos. What do you think of these photos of the scrape and the puncture--am I overreacting? Thanks for either reassuring my disappointment OR putting my high-expectations in check (whichever the case may be) View attachment 3189744View attachment 3189748

Since you have been looking for these shoes for a long time and they don't seem to come up too often, I think you may also feel bad if you return them - I agree with the other poster who said to ask for a partial refund which you can then use to repair the shoes. They can do really great repairs now, so explore that possibility before jumping to return. Read other remarks from people who have dealt with the seller so you can feel out how responsive she would be to your request - good luck and keep us posted on the outcome!

 

[travelluver]

I used to include a small item, usually an unopened makeup sample (but never perfume), as a thank you to my buyers, but I stopped after reading complaints about it on this thread. Thank you cards are specifically recommended by Poshmark, so that's probably why most sellers do it. I am surprised to learn that people actually resent receiving thank you cards ... seems like basic curtesy to me.

I send a thank you note on all I sell and a small sample (perfume) when selling high end items - I always appreciate the same in return -

 

[travelluver]

OMG yes!!! The ashtray smell is the worst!! Smells like my hair when I'm hungover the next morning, staying out way past my bedtime and not showering before crawling into bed!!! Pretty much the only place folks smoke heavily nowadays is clubs/bars so it's the only time my hair smells like that and I usually wash it out right away if I'm halfway upright... Hence, I now associate it with being sideways/sick!





That really happens?? I'm shocked! I give folks the side-eye when they eat out of the candy drawer at work like it's their personal stress-trough, leaving zero dollars for the poor lady that fills it out of her pocket every week (she doesn't scrimp either--lots of chocolates lol) and then twice a year dump their cheap leftovers from halloween and Easter in there with no attention to mixing fruits and mints and chocolates so it all ends up tasting stale and meh... Sending that in a package is beyond bizarre to me! Reminds me of a time I was at a conference in St Louis and they gave us all barbecue sauce--I had no need for barbecue sauce in my hotel room (I'm just not THAT freaky) and it exploded inside my luggage on the plane on my return flight.... *facepalm

I used to think the ashtray smell was the worse - that is until now - the Prada clutch I bought on ebay had some sort of medicinal stains and the accompanying smell in the inner zipped pocket - I took a chance buying from the seller even though she had only 5 feedback since she had sold the exact clutch in black previsously and the seller loved it. Had not qualms about authenticity since I had it authenticated on the forum (and I own a couple of other Prada pieces). It's been weeks and the item still reeks!! When I contacted the seller asking for a partial refund she said it was against ebay policies - I attributed that down to her inexperience on the site. I brought the item to be cleaned and the fellow wouldn't touch it. He sold me a cleaner and I worked on it myself and got the stains almost completely out (as mentioned they were on the inside of the zipper pocket and in the corners so not easily seen), but the smell lingers. I asked the seller to reimburse me the lousy $10 for the cleaner which she did after MUCH hemming and hawing and saying how it was a final sale, etc. There is no way she could not have noticed the smell and the bag should not have been listed in pristine condition. I hesitated to leave negative feedback but the entire sale has left a really bad taste in my mouth - PS like the gal with the CL shoes, this was a bag I had been looking for for a while so that is why I didn't push to return from receipt and cancel the entire transaction

 

[tiffCAKE]

I put seller photos on left--mine on right. I think they were worn one more time after selling and that's how they got damaged Bc there's slightly more wear on the bottom now. I totally agree it's going to bug me every time I wear them but I'm afraid I won't find them again--so I'm probably going to keep them. I don't think the damages are horrible--I just overpaid Bc I wasn't shown their current condition before making my offer. Live and learn to ask if that's how they "currently" look before purchase? LOL

 

[PikaboICU]

I put seller photos on left--mine on right. I think they were worn one more time after selling and that's how they got damaged Bc there's slightly more wear on the bottom now. I totally agree it's going to bug me every time I wear them but I'm afraid I won't find them again--so I'm probably going to keep them. I don't think the damages are horrible--I just overpaid Bc I wasn't shown their current condition before making my offer. Live and learn to ask if that's how they "currently" look before purchase? LOL

Those were definitely worn "one last time" after the photos were taken & they were posted for sale!
Talk about Pet Peeves! That is just plain dishonest IMO. When you take photos & list an item, you don't get to keep using it! You pack it away until it sells. If you don't trust yourself, package it up, ready to ship & write a note, item number etc on the package so you know which item it is.

I have that concern right now- I found a pair of Patent pumps on Posh for s decent price, the photos look great, shoes are in good condition BUT they were taken & shoes listed back in June! I'm concerned they've been worn again and perhaps numerous times. I feel a little strange asking the seller if she's worn them- so I haven't bought them.. :wondering

If I list something & later decide to use it again (never gonna happen but if) I would pull the listing, take new photos & start over.. It's the proper/honest way to do it.
I know you love the shoes & they have been elusive so in your place, I would likely keep them and have then repaired, however, I would message the seller, or go through PM and send your photos etc... A partial refund is due IMHO.

 

[Arlene619]

Those were definitely worn "one last time" after the photos were taken & they were posted for sale!
Talk about Pet Peeves! That is just plain dishonest IMO. When you take photos & list an item, you don't get to keep using it! You pack it away until it sells. If you don't trust yourself, package it up, ready to ship & write a note, item number etc on the package so you know which item it is.

I have that concern right now- I found a pair of Patent pumps on Posh for s decent price, the photos look great, shoes are in good condition BUT they were taken & shoes listed back in June! I'm concerned they've been worn again and perhaps numerous times. I feel a little strange asking the seller if she's worn them- so I haven't bought them.. :wondering

If I list something & later decide to use it again (never gonna happen but if) I would pull the listing, take new photos & start over.. It's the proper/honest way to do it.
I know you love the shoes & they have been elusive so in your place, I would likely keep them and have then repaired, however, I would message the seller, or go through PM and send your photos etc... A partial refund is due IMHO.

+1 I totally agree. If I've had something listed for a long time, I update the pics for whoever is interested, I put a little sticky note with the current date so the buyer will know exactly what she's buying.. I mean, who wouldn't right?

 

[mharri20]

I put seller photos on left--mine on right. I think they were worn one more time after selling and that's how they got damaged Bc there's slightly more wear on the bottom now. I totally agree it's going to bug me every time I wear them but I'm afraid I won't find them again--so I'm probably going to keep them. I don't think the damages are horrible--I just overpaid Bc I wasn't shown their current condition before making my offer. Live and learn to ask if that's how they "currently" look before purchase? LOL
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Those have totally been worn! I would ask for a partial refund. They used to do it quite a bit actually, and I think that would be best since I would be upset too.

Those were definitely worn "one last time" after the photos were taken & they were posted for sale!
Talk about Pet Peeves! That is just plain dishonest IMO. When you take photos & list an item, you don't get to keep using it! You pack it away until it sells. If you don't trust yourself, package it up, ready to ship & write a note, item number etc on the package so you know which item it is.

I have that concern right now- I found a pair of Patent pumps on Posh for s decent price, the photos look great, shoes are in good condition BUT they were taken & shoes listed back in June! I'm concerned they've been worn again and perhaps numerous times. I feel a little strange asking the seller if she's worn them- so I haven't bought them.. :wondering

If I list something & later decide to use it again (never gonna happen but if) I would pull the listing, take new photos & start over.. It's the proper/honest way to do it.
I know you love the shoes & they have been elusive so in your place, I would likely keep them and have then repaired, however, I would message the seller, or go through PM and send your photos etc... A partial refund is due IMHO.

I would say that the norm is that seller's don't usually wear items again, so I wouldn't feel unsafe purchasing. I have listings that haven't had changed pics, but as soon as I list an item, it goes into our guest room closet. The good thing is that if they have been worn again, a return can always be done.