Does anyone use Poshmark?

[Gblb]

First I'm very happy that Posh actually removed that bag that had a host pick but I know many seasoned girls reported it so they probably had no other choice.
As far as feedback is concerned, there is and there isn't feedback. Unless someone gives you a five star rating and leaves a comment no one will see it. Buyers really don't leave comments anymore though. I've left a comment for all things that I've purchased but only the five star ones will show up in my about as a buyer. That sucks both ways because I've purchased things that where shipped horribly and arrived broken, I've had things not be as described, or things take way to long to ship and all those things no one will ever get to see if they are checking out items from someone's closet. The only way to see if someone's purchase/sale went south is if something in posted on the items comments. Once an item is sold it cannot be edited and the comments cannot be deleted. When someone does wrong as a buyer they usually block the purchaser the day they ship out. I recently purchased a pair of sunglasses and the gal shipped in a box that was not taped. The post office had a note on the box saying to check contents because box was dropped off open. Luckily for me the sunglasses where in there but they were not as described (horrible condition with scratches). I gave the seller 3 stars and tried to comment on the listing but was blocked. So no one will ever know what kind of seller she is. Then you have the buyers like you say that are never happy with their items and return everything. Posh says that as long as you have accurately disclosed any and all "problems" that they will back you up when a buyer has buyers remorse but that's obviously a huge lie. There are girls on posh who will not sell to "ghost" closets. Those are closets that have never had a sell and don't have given feedback I their about sections. There are also sellers who will not sell to new members. The lady who purchased my set was brand new the day she bought my set. Now I completely see why some sellers are like that.
I have not heard from posh and I don't think I will. I sent screen shots of the second listing I posted with the corners of the bag and where the buyer commented on the pictures so she was 100% aware of the condition. I don't know what more I could have done as a seller. Maybe I can be like those extremists that video record themselves at the post office packing up and shipping off their purchases. Red flag on how bad all this really is. But I won't have to be because like I said, I will not sell or buy another thing using their app again.
I did have myself a nice large glass of mascato and it was delicious!

PM sounds very frustrating to sell and buy on. You've had some mortifying experiences to say the least. Thank you for explaining how that all works on PM. I appreciate it.

Have you gotten a tracking # for your return shipment? It sounds like the buyer had buyers' remorse. It's unfortunate that PM works that way. I cannot believe how you've received some items. That's horrific I don't think even the extremists who record their packaging matters to the sites that one sells on unfortunately. I think they'd find a way to refute the recording anyway. I had a bag returned to me from a sale on eBay and the packaging was opened and full of leaves. Ebay didn't care that the mail carrier took pictures.

I'm glad you enjoyed the moscato and I hope you get your bag back soon.

 

[lila12]

I have a very, very minor vent relative to many of the stories here, but it's just cathartic to complain here.

I follow a seller who has access to many outlets of a particular brand (I don't live near an outlet). The seller resells outlet only items, and I recently asked her pricing for several items (she offers very complex pricing/sales). She responded a few days later and I never followed-up with her as her prices were much higher than other resellers on PM and elsewhere.

Now the seller is posting chastising messages to me that she had purchased these items for me on her credit card and causing her inconvenience by not telling her I didn't want the items I never confirmed I wanted in the first place. I genuinely thought it was best to not point her high pricing on a public post many other customers were posting on, and didn't realize what I thought was a price inquiry she thought was an order. I apologized and she continued to chastise me. I'm dropping it, but just annoyed by the tone and wish the overall community was more professional.

I have generally been happy with most of the items I have purchased on PM, but I have had one item not as described (measurements), general slow shipping, and even one item that never shipped at all (when I cancelled it after a couple weeks of no updates the seller finally responded and was surprised by the cancellation). All this to say that I too wish there was a ratings system a la eBay. If I had more confidence in the sellers. I would buy more through the platform. I also wish they allowed more photos of items and want the sellers to stop calling me "hun" but I suppose one must pick their battles.

 

[Shelby33]

Right now there is a "leather bag branded Chloe" for about 495.00. Seller won't answer authenticity questions.

 

[Supersmarti69]

Ugh. This app. I have sold a few things from a very popular/expensive brand for the under 21 crowd. I also received scathing comment (so the buyer got a freebie) on an item that was clean and sanitized! No more. Nothing from my fabulously curated closet is for 'sale' on this site; because NO - I am not trading my Chloe bag for a Hollister skirt!

 

[Supersmarti69]

I have a very, very minor vent relative to many of the stories here, but it's just cathartic to complain here.

I follow a seller who has access to many outlets of a particular brand (I don't live near an outlet). The seller resells outlet only items, and I recently asked her pricing for several items (she offers very complex pricing/sales). She responded a few days later and I never followed-up with her as her prices were much higher than other resellers on PM and elsewhere.

Now the seller is posting chastising messages to me that she had purchased these items for me on her credit card and causing her inconvenience by not telling her I didn't want the items I never confirmed I wanted in the first place. I genuinely thought it was best to not point her high pricing on a public post many other customers were posting on, and didn't realize what I thought was a price inquiry she thought was an order. I apologized and she continued to chastise me. I'm dropping it, but just annoyed by the tone and wish the overall community was more professional.

I have generally been happy with most of the items I have purchased on PM, but I have had one item not as described (measurements), general slow shipping, and even one item that never shipped at all (when I cancelled it after a couple weeks of no updates the seller finally responded and was surprised by the cancellation). All this to say that I too wish there was a ratings system a la eBay. If I had more confidence in the sellers. I would buy more through the platform. I also wish they allowed more photos of items and want the sellers to stop calling me "hun" but I suppose one must pick their battles.

The next person who calls me 'hun' is on the express train to the seventh circle of Hell!

 

[Notorious Pink]

Trying to read through this very long thread...failing miserably...I have so many clothes to get rid of and am trying to figure out the best way.

Too much of a PITA for EBay. I was tempted to try ThredUP but they have terrible reviews for sellers.

Between myself and my children I have an embarrassingly large amount of name-brand items from all seasons. Names for the kids are a lot of Ralph Lauren, Zara, J Crew, Gap. For me it's Ralph Lauren black or blue label, lots of things I bought at Intermix (Equipment blouses, Rag & Bone pants/jeans). Quality designers, not the very top, but a lot of dressy/dressy casual.

I don't like having so much, it's overwhelming.

Anything with a serious issue (mark, stain, hole, etc) has already been donated.

I'm not looking to make much...would be very happy with 10-20% of what I paid.

Sooooo.....is Poshmark my answer? I'm happy just to get rid of things and get something back. I don't want a lot of hassle, just want to clean the clutter out.

And if Poshmark IS my answer, can someone just summarize the very best tips for me before I start?

 

[Prettyn]

Trying to read through this very long thread...failing miserably...I have so many clothes to get rid of and am trying to figure out the best way.

Too much of a PITA for EBay. I was tempted to try ThredUP but they have terrible reviews for sellers.

Between myself and my children I have an embarrassingly large amount of name-brand items from all seasons. Names for the kids are a lot of Ralph Lauren, Zara, J Crew, Gap. For me it's Ralph Lauren black or blue label, lots of things I bought at Intermix (Equipment blouses, Rag & Bone pants/jeans). Quality designers, not the very top, but a lot of dressy/dressy casual.

I don't like having so much, it's overwhelming.

Anything with a serious issue (mark, stain, hole, etc) has already been donated.

I'm not looking to make much...would be very happy with 10-20% of what I paid.

Sooooo.....is Poshmark my answer? I'm happy just to get rid of things and get something back. I don't want a lot of hassle, just want to clean the clutter out.

And if Poshmark IS my answer, can someone just summarize the very best tips for me before I start?

I feel your pain. It's tough selling clothes. When selling clothes on Tradesy and poshmark the buyers want pictures of stains, size, and sometimes they want you too model the clothing. It's a pain in the &@$.

 

[speedygirl45]

Trying to read through this very long thread...failing miserably...I have so many clothes to get rid of and am trying to figure out the best way.

Too much of a PITA for EBay. I was tempted to try ThredUP but they have terrible reviews for sellers.

Between myself and my children I have an embarrassingly large amount of name-brand items from all seasons. Names for the kids are a lot of Ralph Lauren, Zara, J Crew, Gap. For me it's Ralph Lauren black or blue label, lots of things I bought at Intermix (Equipment blouses, Rag & Bone pants/jeans). Quality designers, not the very top, but a lot of dressy/dressy casual.

I don't like having so much, it's overwhelming.

Anything with a serious issue (mark, stain, hole, etc) has already been donated.

I'm not looking to make much...would be very happy with 10-20% of what I paid.

Sooooo.....is Poshmark my answer? I'm happy just to get rid of things and get something back. I don't want a lot of hassle, just want to clean the clutter out.

And if Poshmark IS my answer, can someone just summarize the very best tips for me before I start?

Honestly, Tradesy is less BS to deal with. Though it seems more for the higher end brands. Honestly, it seems hard to sell clothes in general. I have a much easier time reselling my bags, shoes, and sunglasses.

 

[BeenBurned]

When selling clothes on Tradesy and poshmark the buyers want pictures of stains, size, and sometimes they want you too model the clothing. It's a pain in the &@$.

I have absolutely no problem with buyers wanting (and expecting) pictures of stains and their size. That's really important for a seller to disclose and buyer to be aware of.

As for modeling, that can be helpful too to get a feel for the fit and cut although if a buyer isn't built just like the model/seller, I'm not sure what modeling would accomplish.

OTOH, I do get buyers requesting a picture of a bag being modeled. I had a buyer (not on PM) who requested a picture of me modeling a diaper bag because she wanted to get an idea of the scale of the bag. I cropped the picture at the shoulders and at the knees.

 

[nicole0612]

I purchased an "authentic Hermes dust bag" for $40 and when it arrived it was clearly fake (poor machine stitching instead of hand-stitched and the logo was sloppy). I immediately sent Poshmark a return request with the reason chosen from their return menu as something like "not authentic/replica", along with photos of this replica dust bag compared to photos of my authentic dust bag. Poshmark replied to me today and asked if I would be willing to accept $10 off to keep it! No!!! I understand that this process is likely automated, but if the reason for the return is that it is not authentic, then they should not encourage the buyer to keep it!

 

[LolaCalifornia]

No bag yet and they have not provided me with shipping info but have said its been shipped back. I'm not holding my breath. I know I will not get my bag back in the condition I sent it and I'll just have to live with it. My little one with have a diaper bag to play with for all her little babies now.

I'm so sorry you went through all this. Poshmark is definitely frustrating. Did you get your bag yet? If so, was it in decent condition? Crossing fingers...

 

[travelluver]

I am so frustrated with Posh! I had made an offer on an item from a seller's closet and she accepted- for some reason my CC did not go thru the first time - after amending it to another card to save time (turns out nothing was wrong with the first card), the seller cancels my purchase, and relists at a higher price all without having the courtesy to contact me! I find the new listing, offer again at the price we previously agreed upon, she counters at full ask and then blocks me!! But I see she is following me!! Why is she following me after she blocked me from HER closet?? WTH!! I am an honest posher who never had any trouble - more a buyer than a seller - I reached out to Posh but. I response - all very aggravating - especially since I was eager to take the item on an upcoming trip-

 

[MKB0925]

No bag yet and they have not provided me with shipping info but have said its been shipped back. I'm not holding my breath. I know I will not get my bag back in the condition I sent it and I'll just have to live with it. My little one with have a diaper bag to play with for all her little babies now.

I just went through this...seller said they shipped and never provided me shipping info. I ended up canceling the order...so frustrating!

 

[LolaCalifornia]

I am so frustrated with Posh! I had made an offer on an item from a seller's closet and she accepted- for some reason my CC did not go thru the first time - after amending it to another card to save time (turns out nothing was wrong with the first card), the seller cancels my purchase, and relists at a higher price all without having the courtesy to contact me! I find the new listing, offer again at the price we previously agreed upon, she counters at full ask and then blocks me!! But I see she is following me!! Why is she following me after she blocked me from HER closet?? WTH!! I am an honest posher who never had any trouble - more a buyer than a seller - I reached out to Posh but. I response - all very aggravating - especially since I was eager to take the item on an upcoming trip-

I'm sorry about your experience... I really hate when this happens! It happened to me, except without the credit card issue. The seller accepted my offer for two iPhone cases, and I paid. Then I waited and waited and waited... No shipping info-- ever. I contacted her several times, asking when she was going to ship, and she never answered or shipped. After 7 days, I finally canceled and got my money back, but by then the other identical iPhone case I was watching had sold, so I missed out on both opportunities. WHY would anyone 'accept' an offer if they don't intend to ship? I just don't get it.

 

[NANI1972]

Personally for me this website has been a bust, I've had items listed for over three months and not one single sell, The only action I've had are ridiculously low offers and asking for trades even though I stated in the listings no trades.