Trying Free Trials of Every Poshmark Bot I Can Find: ClosetPilot

New to this series? We're reviewing a new Poshmark bot every week here—check back often as we add to the list! Dear reader, I write this as my pounding heart rate slowly returns to its normal resting rhythm. I just installed ClosetPilot, and, having enabled my free trial of

Trying Free Trials of Every Poshmark Bot I Can Find: An Experiment

ClosetPilot (12/6/22) Simple Posher (12/13/22) Primelister (1/10/23) PosherVA (2/14/23) Poshmark Closet Bot ClosetAssistant ClosetMate Posh Sidekick OneShop Poshmark Pro Tools SuperPosher Full disclosure: I am not an unbiased user! First, I co-own my own tool, ClosetWitch. Though technically not a bot (it's

Beating Poshmark Seller Burnout

Business may be booming, but if you're exhausted and overwhelmed, it's hard to feel good about it. Here are few things we're trying to keep burnout at bay during arguably the biggest shopping season of the year. Have an "Off" Point, and a Transition Activity to Get There Maybe it's

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How to Reset a Poshmark Listing's Just-In Date

One of the most common search sorting options used by buyers on Poshmark is to sort search results by "Just In". Many buyers use this to identify fresh listings and snap up recently stocked, in-demand items. By resetting the "Just In" date of old inventory, you're putting them in front

Name that Flaw! How to Properly Disclose a Flaw When Selling Clothes on Poshmark

Few words put fear in the heart of a clothing reseller like "Flaw." But how do correctly describe what you're seeing for buyers? And is there anything you can do to get your item back up to snuff? Here are a few of the most common flaws you're likely to

Mythbusting Common "Tips" for Selling Items Daily on Poshmark (We're Still Doing This in 2022?)

I get it, the algorithm is mysterious. But the number of people spouting misinformation about how Poshmark works is crazy to me. Parties, community shares, following--do these things matter? The platform is friendly in some ways to new Poshers (if you are one, welcome!)--it's easy to list and hopefully

Multitasking While Reselling: Perfect Pairings for Feeding Your Brain While Avoiding Distraction

One of the positives of a hands-on-job is that your mind is often free to wander as you work. But some "bonus" activities are better suited to multitasking than others. Watching Movies and TV Shows: Best for Steaming Careful, don't try this without protective gloves! Distracted, unprotected steaming can be

Top Tips for Selling on Poshmark in 2022, Part 4: Feed the Poshmark Algorithm by Sharing, Relisting, and Listing New Items

New to this series? Check out these earlier posts: Top Tips for Selling on Poshmark in 2022, Part 1: Researching Fast-Selling Brands and StylesIs Selling on Poshmark Still Worth It? Let’s keep it real: reselling is a lot of work, and anybody tells you it’s an easy, low

Top Tips for Selling on Poshmark in 2022, Part 3: 5 Details Buyers Need to Purchase with Confidence

New to this series? Check out these earlier posts: Top Tips for Selling on Poshmark in 2022, Part 1: Researching Fast-Selling Brands and StylesIs Selling on Poshmark Still Worth It? Let’s keep it real: reselling is a lot of work, and anybody tells you it’s an easy, low

Steal My Poshmark Inventory Spreadsheet

I've been using this sheet for two years now, and it's both evolved and simplified over the years. Check it out! My Poshmark Inventory Spreadsheet What's in here: Cost of Goods Track how much you spent on individual items as well as how much of your money is currently sitting

Top Tips for Selling on Poshmark in 2022, Part 2: Take Consistently Great Photos

Photos, like most skills in selling on Poshmark, can be daunting. But once you get them down, you'll be taking excellent pictures on the regular without an extra thought. Here are our top 5 tips for getting amazing, clear, aesthetically pleasing shots of your clothes that will show them to

Top Tips for Selling on Poshmark in 2022, Part 1: Researching Fast-Selling Brands and Styles

Is Selling on Poshmark Still Worth It? Let's keep it real: reselling is a lot of work, and anybody tells you it's an easy, low effort way to get rich quick is 1. lying, and 2. probably trying to get rich quick off of you! (#sorrynotsorry). That said, it is

How to Find Stock Photos for Selling Clothes on Poshmark

Stock photos are controversial, and sometimes a little dangerous. But many Poshmark sellers consider it a risk worth taking. Why Use Stock Photos for Selling on Poshmark? No matter how good your pictures are (more on that in a minute), stock photos present the clothing in a way that gives

Our Best Tips for Working With Sweaters to Sell on Poshmark

It's sweata weatha! Let's talk best tips for caring for and working with knit items for resale. How to Remove Snags from Sweaters Let's get nit-picky 💁 do you have a "knit picker" or snag removal tool yet? GET ONE. They're just under two bucks at sewing supplies stores like Joann's

Choosing What to Source at the Thrift Store for Fast, Predictable Poshmark Sales

When you're deciding whether to pick up an item for resale at the thrift store, how are you choosing whether it's coming home with you or not. You likely consider 1. condition, 2. style, 3. brand, and 4. type of piece (though probably not in that order). Let's walk through

How to Care for High-End Clothes (So You Can Sell Them on Poshmark Later, Duh)

In a previous post, I covered why resellers should consider acquiring nicer items for themselves when they shop (tl;dr: if you need new clothes, why not buy stuff second-hand stuff with resale value as an investment and enjoy amazing quality in the meantime?). But the tricky part with owning

Why Poshmark Sellers Should Have Expensive Taste: A Case for Shopping Second-Hand Luxury For Yourself

(Honestly, no hate to St. John's Bay though, I see 15 to 20-year-old SJB pieces at the thrift store all the time in way better condition than a lot more recent stuff. Decent quality is decent quality!). So anyway, hi, my name is Cathy, and I have a Real Real

How to Avoid Over-Buying When You Thrift for Poshmark for a Living

Just one more... faux... succulent! It's a little too easy to come home with piles of stuff from the thrift store if you go there as part of your job, but these a few rules (basically all from Marie Kondo's brilliant The Magic Art of Tidying Up) have never led

How to Measure Everything to Sell On Poshmark, Part 1: Pants

Measurements. They can be a little time consuming, but there's no better way to communicate with buyers about true sizes of items, help them make sounder purchases, and avoid digging items out of your inventory than providing them up front. But how do you know you're doing them right? That's

Offers, Price Drop, and Closet Clearout: What's the Best Deal for Poshmark Sellers?

When someone likes your item on Poshmark, you can incentivize them to buy by either sending them an offer with at least 10% off or dropping the price on your item by at least 10%. This sends the user a push notification. So how do you choose one over the

Poshmark Seller Tools Ranked From "Must Have" to "Meh"

Are you starting out on Poshmark, but not sure what to expect to need? Or maybe you're leveling up your business from casual selling, but don't know how or where to upgrade your tools. Look no further! Cathy here, reseller and cofounder of ClosetWitch. I'm coming up on my 2-year

How Much Do Sellers *Really* Make When Buyers Accept an Offer on Poshmark ?

Ever wonder how the amount you actually make when selling is determined on Poshmark? In this post, we'll walk through a specific offer scenario to break down how your final earnings are calculated based on the shipping offer and discount amounts you choose, and Poshmark's commission. We'll also offer tips

Poshmark Sellers: Here's How to Save that Frozen Listing You Just Created

Do you ever have Poshmark listings freeze on you while you're trying to publish? SO frustrating--but there's a hacky way you can save your work. Here's what to do: (Psst: Watch this technique in action while you review the steps) 1. Right click anywhere on the page that's frozen and

Why 'Copy Listing' Relisting is Not Really Relisting on Poshmark... and What to Try Instead

'Copy Listing' functionality was a highly requested, presumably very useful tool that Poshmark introduced to its platform in 2020. Sellers were jazzed. via GIPHY Why did so many sellers want this? 1. Just In: Many buyers shop by looking at "Just In" items first (which or course themselves are sorted

Your Poshmark Shipping Checklist: Is Your Sold Item Fit to Send?

There's an odd anxiety that comes with the excitement of selling an item. They bought it! But will they like it? Will they find something wrong with it? Did I miss a stain, or god forbid, a hole? What should I ship the item in, and how do I pack