Does anyone use Poshmark?

[bernz84]

This is not true. I'll give a detailed description, do the extra listing for extra pics thing and people still ask the obvious (meaning everything is stated in the listing). It seems like the majority on Posh do not know how to read or chooses not to. I'll even cap the NO TRADES/PAYPAL at the very end of my listings (you really can't miss it) but then a thousand "trade dear?" comments will still roll in.

True, people do not read. It is absolutely frustrating. I remembering selling a bag to someone (not on poshmark but somewhere else) and she asked the same exact questions that could've been answered In my listing. Not to mention she was rude. I am usually patient and like to answer questions, but she was the worst buyer ever, I couldn't wait to sell her the bag and just be done with her. I posted pics but the website I used wouldn't upload clear photos of the bag I had listed.

However, I wish poshmark would allow more pictures in one listing instead of us having to list several different listings for one same item. Lots of people won't read that there are other pics provided in a different listing because they are lazy. I know it won't significantly deter the buyers who constantly ask to trade or use PayPal, but at least having more pics in one listing would make it more convenient for everyone and weed out buyers who are looking for a specific condition and style. I sure as heck would not want to deal with someone overly picky like the person I just described.

I don't even bother buying on poshmark because the platform is terrible and I hate it. Many pictures are awful, lots of fakes, and many of the people selling are just as lazy as the many people who buy (not all, of course, but a lot). I only use it because it is so easy to sell stuff. After I complete this sale I just did, I am going to delete my account and stick to tradesy, local sales, or consignment.

 

[halobear]

I posted a listing last night - couldn't capture the true color in my pics so I posted a website pic along with my own to show a better representation of the true color. Someone goes and comments that my bag is a fake because the bag in my pics are different from the one o grabbed off a website. As I got the bag originally from Posh I can't say with 100% certainty that the bag is authentic but it looked good to me.

I don't want to block the person because I want to find out if there's any other reason she thinks my bag is fake other than the color being different in my pics. But I find it annoying that we can't delete user comments, especially if their comments are rude or false statements.

 

[stellaai]

Yeah.... The 4 pictures thing is the worst. I do collages but there's no way to zoom in on photos, at least not within the app. I always mention anything so they can look for it in the photo but it stinks they can't look at it more closely. I can't tell you how many times I spot something myself in someone else's listing and try to pinch/zoom, forgetting it doesn't work, then immediately get annoyed bc I instead have to comment and ask if that thing I saw is a shadow, glare, damage etc...

I also do extra listings when I'm afraid the collage makes things too small but then whenever I update something or drop a price, I have to re-share everything in my closet, sometimes repeatedly, in a specific order to sort it back into a way where the additional photo listings are next to their actual sales listings. So I wish there was a way to update listings but manage the whole closer without having to re-share. I'm kinda low-key and don't like to over-share lol!

From IT perspective, the hosting cost, data transfer speed of images might be a major factor why they have the limit of 4 pictures.

 

[BeenBurned]

From IT perspective, the hosting cost, data transfer speed of images might be a major factor why they have the limit of 4 pictures.

I'm not fluent in programming language, hosting cost or data transfer speed but I do know about selling designer items and IMO, any site that wants to convey any measure of credibility needs to allow its sellers to post enough images for sellers to prove authenticity and clearly show condition and for buyers to make educated buying decisions.

 

[stellaai]

I'm not fluent in programming language, hosting cost or data transfer speed but I do know about selling designer items and IMO, any site that wants to convey any measure of credibility needs to allow its sellers to post enough images for sellers to prove authenticity and clearly show condition and for buyers to make educated buying decisions.

BeenBurned, you are right!

That's why I'm building a platform with unlimited images!

 

[tiffCAKE]

From IT perspective, the hosting cost, data transfer speed of images might be a major factor why they have the limit of 4 pictures.

I can understand that perspective--but since some of us post additional listings to get up to 8 photos then it would be nice if we could arrange the listings in our closets more easily to keep the linked ones together (instead of resharing in a specific order) OR even easier, maybe a hyperlink to the listing with additional photos.

Please make your platform allow zooming!! I could get by with 4 using collages if folks could still zoom in! And why don't you start a Kickstarter--I'll donate

Edit: another thought--listing format is covershot and additional thumbnails that can be enlarged instead of all 4 sequential images like they are now?? Doesn't really address the points you mentioned... I'm on a tangent!

 

[stellaai]

I can understand that perspective--but since some of us post additional listings to get up to 8 photos then it would be nice if we could arrange the listings in our closets more easily to keep the linked ones together (instead of resharing in a specific order) OR even easier, maybe a hyperlink to the listing with additional photos.

Please make your platform allow zooming!! I could get by with 4 using collages if folks could still zoom in! And why don't you start a Kickstarter--I'll donate

Edit: another thought--listing format is covershot and additional thumbnails that can be enlarged instead of all 4 sequential images like they are now?? Doesn't really address the points you mentioned... I'm on a tangent!

tiffCAKE,

Those are fantastic ideas, your feedback and suggestions are much appreciated and valuable than money!

Yes, we already have some features as you mentioned, and zooming is a must-have and we already started working on it!

Thanks again!

 

[LolaCalifornia]

I can understand that perspective--but since some of us post additional listings to get up to 8 photos then it would be nice if we could arrange the listings in our closets more easily to keep the linked ones together (instead of resharing in a specific order) OR even easier, maybe a hyperlink to the listing with additional photos.

Please make your platform allow zooming!! I could get by with 4 using collages if folks could still zoom in! And why don't you start a Kickstarter--I'll donate

Edit: another thought--listing format is covershot and additional thumbnails that can be enlarged instead of all 4 sequential images like they are now?? Doesn't really address the points you mentioned... I'm on a tangent!

Yes! Zooming is a biggie! When I want to zoom on a potential purchase, I take a screenshot picture (with my smartphone or tablet) of the photo I'm wanting to zoom on, then open it in my Photos, and zoom. It's a pain! Why not let us zoom directly in their platform?

My other (unrelated) issue is shipping fees. It's perfectly fine with most items, but when you're just buying a lipstick, or other very small item, it's usually a deal-breaker. People expect super-low prices on small items due to shipping cost. Why not give us the option to choose our own shipping method? They can still offer their shipping label as an option...

 

[Shelby33]

My issue is non-responsive sellers who can't even tell you if an item is still available. It's like they decided to stop using Poshmark but never took down their listings.

 

[intrigue]

I sold an item and shipped it out this morning then received an email about an hour ago that the sale was cancelled [emoji36]

The buyer was persistent and had commented on the listing multiple times within hours to ask if I shipped the item and requested tracking info

I'm wondering if the buyer was some scammer and what will now happen with the item I shipped.

Has anybody experienced this??

On the plus side, the item was over $500 so it was sent to PMHQ. I'm hoping it will be intercepted and returned to me but on the off chance they do not catch it, I'm curious as to what will happen. I've contacted PM but am still waiting for a response. I've noticed they often take several days to reply.

 

[ThisVNchick]

I sold an item and shipped it out this morning then received an email about an hour ago that the sale was cancelled [emoji36]

The buyer was persistent and had commented on the listing multiple times within hours to ask if I shipped the item and requested tracking info

I'm wondering if the buyer was some scammer and what will now happen with the item I shipped.

Has anybody experienced this??

On the plus side, the item was over $500 so it was sent to PMHQ. I'm hoping it will be intercepted and returned to me but on the off chance they do not catch it, I'm curious as to what will happen. I've contacted PM but am still waiting for a response. I've noticed they often take several days to reply.

The buyer has a 3 hour window to cancel the sale. So if you received that email stating that the sale has been cancelled, it is well within his/her right. Since the item is going to Posh and the sale has been cancelled, once the item reaches Posh, it will be returned back to you. I've had this happen before too and that was the protocol used.

It's a bit annoying and I wish Posh would do away with the cancellation option once an item has been shipped but it is what it is.

 

[halobear]

My issue is non-responsive sellers who can't even tell you if an item is still available. It's like they decided to stop using Poshmark but never took down their listings.

Yes. That's why I comment first and see if the seller responds in a timely manner before purchasing. If seller doesn't respond then I don't make an offer.

 

[intrigue]

The buyer has a 3 hour window to cancel the sale. So if you received that email stating that the sale has been cancelled, it is well within his/her right. Since the item is going to Posh and the sale has been cancelled, once the item reaches Posh, it will be returned back to you. I've had this happen before too and that was the protocol used.



It's a bit annoying and I wish Posh would do away with the cancellation option once an item has been shipped but it is what it is.

Thanks, this is good info!

The cancellation came about 16 hours after the purchase. According to the email I received, it was cancelled because "payment method and/or shipping address needs to be verified".

At least (I hope), the item will be sent back to me. But it seems to me that this could have been avoided if the info was verified sooner.

 

[nicole0612]

My issue is non-responsive sellers who can't even tell you if an item is still available. It's like they decided to stop using Poshmark but never took down their listings.

Yes. That's why I comment first and see if the seller responds in a timely manner before purchasing. If seller doesn't respond then I don't make an offer.

They need to add years to the comments and last updated dates. They only display the day and month of the comment/update, so you can't tell if a seller was last "active" 1 month ago or 1 year + 1 month ago.

 

[halobear]

They need to add years to the comments and last updated dates. They only display the day and month of the comment/update, so you can't tell if a seller was last "active" 1 month ago or 1 year + 1 month ago.

It's a pain, but If you look at the seller's profile (click the about button) under their closet - it tells you when the seller was last active.