Over the years, I’ve collaborated with thousands of individuals looking to sell their clothing, shoes, accessories, and more. Each seller approaches the process differently; some are seasoned, while others are new to the scene. However, the best sellers recognize that consignment is a partnership. To improve your chances of success—and ultimately earn more—it’s essential to…
Category: Resale 101
How to navigate the world of online clothing resale. Tips, tricks and insider info from our consignment shop.
2023 Recap: Our Best Consignments of the Year
Welcome to our year-end recap! Time to round up our favorite pieces from 2023. These were not necessarily our most rare or most expensive items sold. They were, however, ten standout items that customers viewed most during the past 12 months on our store. If you see something you love, sorry. It’s long gone. But you…
How to Quickly Clean Out Your Closet in 2024
Since the pandemic of 2020, fashion has been trending toward a kaleidoscope of styles. Most of them are on the casual side, as opposed to professional attire. As a result, a lot of fancy clothes are still collecting dust four years later. If you haven’t updated your wardrobe to stay current, then now is the…
Can you sell destroyed designer clothing?
Here’s one unfortunate reality of operating a consignment store: you must handle items that are worn out, defective and sometimes totally wrecked. The vast majority of items we buy/sell are in excellent shape. But sometimes, a client will present to us an item that is far outside the bounds of presentable condition. When a destroyed…
6 Basic Steps to Sell Your Old Used Suits Online
How fashion resale is changing in 2022 and beyond
Fashion resale is booming. If you take a moment to look at the industry, you’ll find new apps, marketplaces, and ways to buy pre-owned clothing. But is resale changing for the better? It seems that resale is currently in a state of fragmentation. Here are 3 changes you’ll see coming to the world of online…
Are consignment shops worth it?
Should You Pick the Consignment Shop That Pays the Most?
It’s a question we get every day: what is your commission? Or sometimes: “what is the split?” While it’s obviously important to know before you consign your valuable items, the commission rate is only one of several factors to consider. Here I’d like to argue why a focus on commissions alone isn’t necessarily going to…
Q&A: Can You Resell Clothing With Alterations?
How to Sell Used Shoes Online
Among the many products you can buy online, used footwear may sound like an odd choice. Nonetheless, people are buying pre-owned sneakers and dress shoes constantly on websites like eBay, Etsy, Poshmark and more. In this article, I’ll explain the trend and offer 7 steps to sell your own used designer shoes. There are only…