Friday, April 1, 2016

Hey There Big Spender! Poshing Like a Stalker

Hey There Big Spender! Poshing Like a Stalker

But don't be creepy about it!!

Think about it. Who has money to spend? Big spenders! How do you find the big spenders? Poshmark makes it easy for you (and me!!).

All you have to do is browse around and filter by price (anything over $100) and availability (sold). It's probably not a great idea to filter by dresses because you'll see a lot of one-time splurges for things like prom or wedding dresses. But someone who drops $100 or more on a blouse? Hello! You are my kind of buyer!


I wouldn't dare shout "Look at me, look at me!" We talked about not being creepy, right? But I am going to follow her and share 4-5 of her listings. She'll see me in her news feed and swing by my closet to be a good Posher and return share for share. And now she's in!

(And while you are at it, go ahead and follow and share the seller of that item too! She just made some cash and she has to spend it somewhere!)

That's it. You gotta let your closet speak for itself. Either she likes what she sees and browses around, or she keeps moving. If she happens to like one or more of your listings, don't ask her if she's interested. Don't tell her you offer great bundle deals. You can thank her for visiting (once, on one listing) but that is it! She will buy if she wants to. And the only reminder she'll need is the automatic notifications Posh sends when you reduce the price by 10% or more.

This same idea can be applied to whatever kind of buyer would like your closet. I have a few higher end items, so I am targeting the big spenders. But if you have lots of VS Pink, go ahead and search for recently sold Pink items. If you sell Free People, same thing, filter by Free People. You get the idea!

Happy stalking! Oops, I mean Poshing!



Shop my closet at https://poshmark.com/closet/corporatebarbie

Monday, February 15, 2016

Quick Start Guide for Sellers

How to get started on Poshmark - the basics for new sellers. 







Poshmark is more than online consignment, it is a social platform. So part of your strategy should definitely include being active in the community. I have written much on that, but this post is intended to convey just the basics so you can get started as quickly as you can. 













1. Read the rules. Make sure your closet is compliant. Most importantly, list only women's clothing and accessories. Don't list fakes or replicas. And don't take transactions offline. 





2. List at least 10 items. Make sure you have good lighting when photographing your items. Do not try to hide flaws! Use multiple photos. Include as many details as you can in your description. Do your research so you can include the original price and a reasonable asking price. 





3. Follow lots of people and they will follow you back!





4. Share, share, share. Share your own items and share other Poshers' items. Attend the parties (12pm3pm, and 10pm EST) and share whatever you have that is appropriate for the theme. This is the best exposure you will get until you build your followers. 





5. Be friendly. Do not pressure your potential buyers. Answer questions promptly. 





6. Have fun!

Sunday, February 14, 2016

Your Lowball Offers Are Welcome

Really, they don't bother me. I know some sellers are insulted when they receive a lowball offer. Especially if it is unaccompanied by some sort of explanation or sugar coating along the lines of, "I just love your closet, but it's out of my price range. I hope you don't mind my low offer. I thought it couldn't hurt to try."

Some buyers use it as a strategy, hoping to meet in the middle. And some throw it out there hoping the seller will counter with her lowest price. Wouldn't you, as a seller, much rather have the make-an-offer process the mechanism through which you disclose your lowest acceptable price? We all know we aren't going to out that gem in the comments for all to see and take advantage of!

Someone sends me a "lowball offer." Someone asks if I trade. Am I offended? No way! I am grateful that person is interested in my item thankyouverymuch! You can't blame someone for trying. We all love a great deal. And you never know how motivated a seller is. 



What if your price is firm? "Thanks so much for your offer, but my price is firm." Or a way to possibly make a bigger sale, "Thanks so much for your offer, but my price is firm unless bundled."

What if it is so low, it isn't even worth countering? "Thanks so much for your offer, but my price is firm for now. Keep it in your likes to be notified when I decide to reduce the price."

Bottom line, don't ignore or offend a potential buyer. And remember your comments are there for all to see. So keep it positive!

https://poshmark.com/closet/corporatebarbie