Yes, you might be right.
I only started selling there recently, and to be quite honest, I dislike it a good bit.
Is there anywhere you (whoever feels like replying) think is a better platform to sell? I'm curious.
Does anyone use Poshmark?
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I only started selling there recently, and to be quite honest, I dislike it a good bit.
Is there anywhere you (whoever feels like replying) think is a better platform to sell? I'm curious.
My higher priced items tend to sell better on Tradesy. The downside with Tradesy is that they take forever to pay you.
I sell way more on Posh than I do on my Ebay store. About 5 to 1 unfortunately since I pay to have store.
Hm yeah, I never wanted to dabble on ebay because I hear some pretty horrid stories.
The thing that frustrates me about Poshmark (or maybe it's all selling sites, I don't have experience with others) is that people price their items so high, but when they are the ones buying things, they try to make some crazy low offers - and I feel like I'm quite reasonable with how I price my items. I guess I should just list them super high from the beginning like everybody else (or most people).
I use Poshmark, but I understand why several posters refuse to do so. There is one seller currently posting fake items under Coach (that aren't even fake Coach, but a different brand) and in every listing, they admit the item is not authentic. Yet people are liking and buying them for several hundred dollars! It's crazy to me. I just sent a note to Poshmark to ask how to better report these since reporting the listing and reporting the seller are doing nothing. Hopefully they'll take a closer look. I seriously question what kind of a platform is so lax that people think it's ok to blatently admit they are violating its policies, nevermind the law?
And yet - I do still use them with a big neon "caveat emptor" in my head.
And yet - I do still use them with a big neon "caveat emptor" in my head.
Yes. I'm also hugely annoyed by that - people that post "dupes" under the more upscale brands names. Come on.
Well, I guess that's still better than just selling straight out fakes under the false pretence they are the real deal, though.
But I also think this should be banned.
They authenticated a Coach bag I purchased that turned out to be fake, so I have no faith in Posh. I always post authentication requests here on TPF. Honestly, other sites have much better buyer protections, so if you are not an experienced buyer in the secondhand market, I'd start with eBay where you have a lot more time to get your own authentication and much less hassle to get your money back.
My only experience with them was selling, not purchasing. They correctly authenticated my item, but researching about the service, I came to the conclusion that it's pretty much hit or miss. I honestly wouldn't buy high ticket items from them, personally, but I'm admittedly too anxious (neurotic) for that.
Honestly, if I were you, I'd stick with the specialised consignment services - Fashionphile, Yoogis, Couture USA, etc.
It's best to get independent authentication whenever buying secondhand, regardless of where you buy from. If there is an item you want and the seller appears to be a trusted seller (i.e. many poshmark sales), just pay with your credit card. If the item turns out to be fake after your 3 day review period you could always do a credit card chargeback.
I have sold several $500+ designer items on the site and they correctly authenticated all my items.
Hi, thanks for your reply. I am trying to find a great third party authenticator, but not exactly sure who to use. I’m definitely trying to do all my homework before I buy anything Preloved. Thank you for your advice.It's best to get independent authentication whenever buying secondhand, regardless of where you buy from. If there is an item you want and the seller appears to be a trusted seller (i.e. many poshmark sales), just pay with your credit card. If the item turns out to be fake after your 3 day review period you could always do a credit card chargeback.
I have sold several $500+ designer items on the site and they correctly authenticated all my items.
Why don't you try asking the ladies on the LV forum who they use?Hi, thanks for your reply. I am trying to find a great third party authenticator, but not exactly sure who to use. I’m definitely trying to do all my homework before I buy anything Preloved. Thank you for your advice.