I think thread up is worth it only when you’re selling more expensive namebrand items that are not easy to sell on Poshmark. Some designer stuff has great resale on Poshmark and other stuff does not. Things like $200 to $300 denim are difficult to sell on Poshmark because of fit and the final sale policy. As we all know, denim is really tricky if you can’t try it on first. Even if you are familiar with a brand and style, the particular wash of the denim can make a big difference in fit. Buyers hesitate to spend a lot of money. To me it’s not worth all the measuring etc. for $30-$40.
On thread up I get around this amount for namebrand denim or maybe slightly less but I don’t have to do any work. One thing to note, actually getting money from thread up takes a very long time. It takes a week to ship, a couple weeks for everything to get listed, and then when buyers buy something it has to be shipped to them and they have a return period of several weeks. You do not get a payout until all of that is done. So it’s best to send them stuff that you can just forget about for a couple months. It’s not a good way to get cash quickly. Poshmark is typically less than a week from mailing an item to pay out.
Any brands that sell well on Poshmark like namebrand jewelry, Monica vinader, mejuri, etc. I think are worth it not only because of the higher prices that people will spend, but also because buyers are typically very familiar with what they’re buying and you don’t have to add very much detail. You can say something like “excellent condition. Worn once with no flaws. Solid 14 karat gold.” Put the jewelry in your hand or up to your ear in a photo to show scale, and that’s it. In general, I find Poshmark easier than eBay and totally worth the higher fee. For clothing, similar to jewelry, if it is a more expensive namebrand, then it is worth it. For example, I have no problem selling sezane, Nakedcashmere, Jenni Kayne, and high-end athleisure (this is one of the reasons I’m willing to buy this stuff, because I know that I can enjoy it for one to three years and then make half my money back when I sell it). For shoes, things like P448, Sézane, Jenni Kayne, like new UGGs, Paul Greene, Birkenstocks, etc. People typically buy these brands and specific styles because they know exactly what they want. I have not had problems with buyers at all. I might get a case opened once a year for every 50 item sold. Most often Poshmark has sided with me, but if they side with the buyer, you just move on and relist it no work necessary. It’s not that big of a deal. Just be honest when you’re selling and don’t say something is like new or new if you’ve worn it once or twice. Buyers can tell and they get really annoyed. I get really annoyed when this happens to me.
I think the key with Poshmark is to not bother if the amount you think it will sell for (you can look at sold items that are similar) is not worth your time. I also recommend putting minimal information and sticking to brands that buyers will typically be familiar with in terms of fit, quality, and material. So many people on Poshmark list a million details and measurements and descriptions from the original website, etc. It must take forever and I think it’s unnecessary 95% of the time. If people have a question they will ask. I typically keep a pile and once a month or so, I will list 20 to 30 items, and it takes a couple hours. Listing a bunch at once can be really helpful because people will bundle and look at the rest of your closet and get excited about other things, including things that have been sitting there for a month or two. Immediately after listing within the first few days or up to a week is when you will sell 80% of your stuff. Another tip to make very generous offers. It’s annoying when people send an offer to me that’s 10% off with a 2 dollar shipping discount. I typically do at least 30% and I do free shipping 100% of the time with offers. if there are 40 likes on it and I send out an offer that is 30 to 50% off, buyers will panic that somebody else is going to get the good deal and they will pull the trigger.
I have a lot of experience with Poshmark and I’m happy to answer questions. Like I said, my thread boxes are for when I have a ton of stuff that doesn’t feel worth it to me to list but will likely bring some money in on thread up because buyers can try it and have the option to return (e.g., denim). I might get a couple hundred bucks for a big box of stuff that I would otherwise donate. They also donate a lot that doesn’t sell, so that’s nice.
FYI, I am on voice to text right now because of thumb issues so forgive the long train of thought and any weird phrasing.
. Thank you! And, I'd love you Poshmark name, too!!