Tips for selling clothes

[Wbeezer]

I'm having a clear out, have already sent lots to charity but I have some more expensive items from the days when I had more disposable income that I have been hanging onto, some are heading for vintage status! ( 20+ years). Brands like Toast and Cos, a few Temperley and a wool Mulberry dress etc.
I would really welcome tips on the best platform to sell on and any tips for selling.

I'd sell on Vinted, I hadn't sold anything on there until a few months ago and was surprised how easy it was. Lots of threads on here and elsewhere about how to increase your sales and make it simple (eg. you can limit your shipping options only to those that are convenient for you, so I have excluded a few that are a pain for me to do and only offer Evri, InPost and Yodel).

Things seem to sell quite quickly once you upload them, or not at all so after about a month I re-list stuff and then it sells quickly again. Not so sure about vintage stuff though.

You could also try a consignment store if you have one near you - there is one in my town and she will look at what you have and tell you what's likely to sell or not so you know if it's worth it.

Thanks, I'll do a search for other threads.

If you are selling on vinted:

1. good quality photos including labels (especially for more high end brands, so people know they are genuine)

2. if you have a price in mind set up your asking price higher - I am getting offers from potential buyers that are approx. 10-15% lower than my original price almost all the time I list something, and accepting offers usually speeds up the process of selling so it's worth having the flexibility

3. if possible add photos of you wearing the item, so people can judge the fit

4. selling multiple items is better that having one or two listed at the time

5. if you have a lot of basics to sell e.g. t-shirts, that would not sell for more than £3-5 consider selling them as a bundle

I'm a little in love with vinted. It gets mixed reviews on here, and there are some threads outlining where something has gone really wrong, so it's worth checking them out. I started using vinted for the same reason as you, and it's been a really good experience for me.

I wash and iron the item, take all the pics and measurements, and then fold and store all the listed items in a couple of drawers. Like the pp said, I tend to post at a higher price than I hope to get, only a few times has someone paid that price (and I felt a little guilty tbh!). I have a bottom line in mind, too. I'm not a shop, and they are nice things, so if they don't sell quickly I'm not bothered. And the process is weird - I posted a top a few days ago, it has almost 50 "likes", but no offers yet.

And remember, if a vintage customer is being weird with you or they have bad reviews, you can block them.

I’m currently updating my wardrobe from Vinted as brighter colours don’t suit me
i appreciate clear photos of a top hanging from a door so the length is clear
Label stating Fabric
Measurements, especially for jeans and trousers