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…
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…
If your old suits no longer fit, can you sell them online? It’s not easy in 2023. Accoring to recent surveys, only 3 – 5% of the US population is wearing a suit to work. But if you have an expensive designer suit in a style that someone might wear to a social event, then…
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…
If you’ve never sold at a consignment shop, you may be a little skeptical. How does it work, and what makes this shop entitled to a portion of the sale price on my incredible, amazingly stylish items that I paid thousands of dollars to acquire? In other words: is consignment a good idea? You could…
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…
Clothing prices are on the rise with inflation. Within the broad apparel category, the consumer price index increased nearly 5% during the past year. However, the situation with men’s apparel is nuanced. Since June of 2020, menswear increased a relatively low 1.5 percent, as womenswear increased 5.3 percent. Meanwhile suits and outerwear decreased 7 percent.…
A customer writes: “Hello, I have 2 nice Valstar brand coats from last year, which I had altered at the sleeves and waist area. Do you think you can sell these despite the tailoring? The fit is quite slim and the sleeves are slightly shorter now.” … The short answer is yes, as long as…
During the COVID19 pandemic, many of us are working from home and putting our suits away in storage. If you’re not careful about how and where you store a suit, you might find a surprise when it’s time to break out the work wardrobe again. Moths can destroy high end clothing. Believe me – it’s…
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. Why do people…
