Resale Clothing Tips: How to sell your clothes online and make cash

Is it that time of year were there is a new season upon us and you want to revamp your whole closet? Are you getting bored of wearing the same garments over and over again.

Making that extra space in your closet I know sometimes can be hard because of all the clothes you have just sitting there. What better way to make extra cash and sell your unwanted, out of season or just simply items you do not wear anymore. Why not get into that entrepreneurial mood and consider selling clothes online. I mean you never really know if this could turn out to be a successful online business. Considering how easy it truly is to sell your clothes online, I’ve created some TIPS to help you get started. Trust me you will thank me later.

1-Choose unique and high demand items that you know will sell. Try to come up with a certain theme for your page. This will help your page standout from other sellers.

2- Capture great listing pictures, the right lighting and styling will help catch attention. Take pictures of the items modelled if possible, showing different angles. This helps the customer visualize how certain items will fit

3-Give a detailed description of the listings, the more information, the better it will you help sell. Customers like to know about the product in regards to the size, how the item fits, the material and the condition of the item since you are reselling used products.

4- Be as active as possible, the more your followers see you are posting frequently, the more attention your posts will receive. Provide excellent online customer service by being responsive and polite. This will give you good reviews and loyal, returning customers.

5- Price items accordingly and do your research. Knowing the value of your items will help you figure out an accurate price.

Are you considering going through your closet and picking out some items to sell yet? If you are, congratulate yourself. What better way to make extra cash and help recycle your unwanted clothes. Like the famous saying is, “One man’s trash, is another man’s treasure”.

Once you get started, it will amaze you how online shoppers are actually looking to purchase that vintage purse your mom gave you a while ago or those levis jeans that don’t fit you anymore. Online reselling has taken off the last couple of years. Who would have thought that we would be going from a yard sale trying to find those neighbors to come buy your unwanted goods to communicating online with people all over the world who want to buy your items.

Social media makes it easy to sell your clothes online without necessarily having your own online website. There are many alternative websites designated to buy or sell fashion. Some of these include Instagram, Poshmark, Depop, Carosell, Ebay and Thredup. Try a few of the ones I listed and watch how quickly you will adapt to the online world of up cycling and selling. Just simply follow my tips and you will be ahead of the game.