Thursday, March 31, 2016

How to sell used clothing online

I have made a side job out of selling my used clothing online and you can too. It's a great way to make money on the side or even a full-time business if you play your cards right. I will go over the basic steps and help you on your way to creating your online store and making it work for you. Let me help you learn how to sell your used clothing online.
I recommend starting with eBay because it's very simple to setup and account and eBay guides to step-by-step. If you already have your eBay seller's wings and you want to move on to bigger and better than I recommend Store Envy. It's simple to use but you will need to promote your account via Twitter, Instagram and also a Facebook Fan page. I recommend running specials on Instagram along with contests that ask your followers to repost your photo in order to win. I would not recommend selling on Instagram based on my experience because there is not system setup for sales and it can get sticky. Just use this media platform to promote. Make you add a link to you store in your profile and let your followers know that is where the link is located. I also recommend using appropriate emojis on your profile and in your posts to Instagram. This will draw attention to your post if you are selling, for example, a tunic. You would want to add emojis that has to do with Summer weather like the sun, tulip or even a sunglasses emoji.

The most important thing you must know is what clothing to sell which means you have to have an eye for fashion and what people are buying online. Most people that sell used clothing online buy from yard sales or second-hand shops and resale the items for profit but there is an art to this. You need to know your labels from designer to department stores. I recommend going sites such as Ebay and Tradesy to see what is selling. Use your screenshot tool to grab items similar to the items you have in stock and are looking to list immediately. This way you can quick reference the price and the photos for when you are ready to list your item.
Another major key is to check the clothing for damage such as holes, missing buttons and stains.

You may want to invest in a garment rack, wooden hangers and a travel steamer. Most people have a smartphone and if you don't have one I recommend getting one or buying a camera online. Smartphones are a great investment if you plan on selling online as you can download the eBay app along with other apps needed to sell. A major reason why you really need a smartphone is you can also download free photo editing software at the app store. I suggest a travel steamer because they are more affordable and you may not want to spend a lot of cash upfront. The wooden hangers photograph the best and will let your buyer know that you are selling an item of high quality. All of these items can be purchased fairly inexpensively which is a serious plus!
Now on to your photos. Before you begin taking photos of the clothing you may want to surf eBay to see how the higher rated sellers are taking their photos. Make sure you observe their lighting and positioning, props and if they are using models. Take notes and use your screenshot tool so you can quick reference a look later. I mentioned earlier in this article that you should really use a smartphone for your photos and to sell. This is key. It's like you all-in-one tool and will become your best friend. I know I recommended photo editing apps but careful not to change the color of your articles of clothing as you do not want to mislead a potential buyer.
You are now ready to list your item! Make sure you list the brand, clothing size, colors, material, if it's new with tag or used, measurements (as this is a common buyer question) and what kind of article of clothing it is. If the items runs small add that to the description or any other pertinent details that may be asked.
Review your article title, description and photos for errors and if you are happy with your listing hit the submit button.
I suggest keeping a steady flow of clothing on your site and try to not let your store ever be empty because this could make return buyers go elsewhere.
I hope Ths information was helpful to you and I wish you success with selling your used clothing online.