Selling on Poshmark: Tips & Tricks for Beginners

Selling on Poshmark can be a rewarding experience for part time sellers getting rid of items they don’t use anymore, and full time sellers looking for more customers to grow their business.

In this article, I will go over some tips and tricks on how to make the most out of your Poshmark experience.

What is Poshmark?

Poshmark is a mobile app that allows you to buy and sell clothes, new personal care products, select home goods, select pets’ items, and select electronics. You can find anything from new to vintage items. The app is free to download and has an in-app shopping option.

Poshmark is one of the fastest growing online fashion marketplaces in the United States; it’s also the most popular among millennials.

Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Start Selling on Poshmark

There are many reasons why you should start selling on Poshmark. Some of the top 5 reasons are:

You can make money in your spare time
You can find cheap items to resell
It’s easy to use
You can get rid of old clothes
You reach millions of potential buyers

How Much Does it Cost To Sell On Poshmark?

Creating an account on Poshmark is easy and free, and listing items for sale in the app is also free. a seller get charged a fee only when an item is sold and the transaction is complete.

For all sales under $15, Poshmark charges a flat commission of $2.95.
For all sales of $15 or more, Poshmark’s commission is 20%.

What You Should Know Before You Start Selling on Poshmark

The process of selling on Poshmark is fairly simple. You first need to download the Poshmark app onto your phone, create an account and add your payment information. Next, you take photos of the item you want to sell (Poshmark allows you to add up to 16 photos and 1 video to show all the angles and details of your item) and write a description about it so that potential buyers know what they are getting. After that add some information about your item such as brand, condition, size, color, style tags, and price. Once you’ve done this, you can post your item and wait for someone to purchase it! Once an item has been sold, you’ll need to pack up the item in a box or bag and ship it off to your buyer using a shipping label that Poshmark will send you.

How to Sell Clothes on Poshmark

Poshmark is a great app for anyone who is looking to sell clothes online. It provides a safe and convenient way to sell your clothes. There are many ways that you can make money on Poshmark, including: selling in-demand items, selling items in bulk, and selling items that you want to get rid of. When selling clothes on Poshmark keep in mind the following tips:

Keep an eye out for what sells best on the app and make sure to offer those items for sale.
List clothing at competitive prices if you want it to sell quickly.
Make sure that your photos are clear and you descriptions are accurate.
Use keywords that buyers use to search for your item. (Brand, Size, Color, Condition, etc).
Offer free shipping or discounts for customers who purchase more than one item from your closet.
Offer new items to reflect the current trends.
Share your closet with other poshers
Share your items to Poshmark parties.
Follow other poshers closets to get more potential buyers to view and follow your closet.
Send offers to likers and accept offers from potential buyers when they are reasonable.
Communicate with other poshers and provide good customer service.
List more often to add more value to your closet.
Don’t overpay for your inventory to maximize your profit while offering deals to your buyers. You can find cheap items to resell online or in you local area. (Goodwill stores, Goodwill outlets, Flee Markets, Salvation Army Stores, Garage Sales, school auctions, Storage auctions, Thrift stores, Consignment stores, Facebook marketplace, eBay auctions, etc).

Get Familiar with Poshmark Terminology and Abbreviations

Posher: A Poshmark user (Buyer and Seller) is called Posher.
BOGO: Buy one, get one. Example: Buy one, get one free.
OBO: Or best offer.
Not For Sale: The item is not available for purchase.
TTS: True to size.
Reposh: Reposh is a feature that makes it simple for Poshers to relist items purchased on Poshmark.
EUC: Excellent used condition.
Posh Parties: Live virtual shopping events where Poshers buy, sell, and share fashion, accessories, new personal care products and select home goods.
OS: One Size.
OSFM: One Size Fits Most.
CCO: Closet clear out.
An Official Closet: Poshmark closet that is owned and operated by a brand or retailer.
LLC: Love or list challenge.
PFF: Posh friend forever.
NIB: New in box.
Boutique: The listings are brand new and were purchased wholesale or directly from a distributor.
NWT: New with tags.
NWOT: New without tags.
MDD: Make a deal day.
OTL: Offer to likers.
Posh Ambassador: is a role model in the community who receives special benefits, in addition to a badge in their closet and about page.
Posh Ambassador 2 is a more advanced role model in the community who receives more perks (special gold badge, priority support with Poshmark’s support team, offers for free or discounted tickets to Posh events, and exclusive live events).

Apparel Categories and What They Mean to You as a Seller

Apparel is a clothing category that includes items like shirts, pants, skirts, dresses, jackets, coats and more. Apparel items are often made from natural fibers or synthetic fibers. In this section we will go over the different apparel categories and what they mean to you as a seller.

Men’s Apparel: This category includes men’s shirts, jeans, and other items that can be worn by men.
Women’s Apparel: This category includes women’s blouses, skirts, dresses and other fashion items that can be worn by women.
Kids’ Apparel: This category includes children’s clothing such as t-shirts, tops and bottoms.
Unisex Apparel: This category includes items that can be worn by both genders such as Unisex shirts, pants and more.
Outerwear: This category includes jackets, coats and other clothing items that are meant to protect you from the elements.
Footwear: These are shoes, boots and other foot wear designed to keep your feet warm or cool.
Underwear and Lingerie: Includes underwear such as bras, panties etc so your customers will never have to go without the essentials.

Thank you for reading this article. Hopefully it has taught you a lot about how to become a successful seller on Poshmark. We wish you luck and hope that the tips we provided will help your business grow even more.

If you are interested in joining Poshmark, you can SIGN UP HERE. (By using my link to sign up, you will receive $10 credit, and I get $10 after your first order is delivered).

If you have any more questions about selling on Poshmark, please use the comment section below.