They need to offer more options on shipping. Well, Carlo O. hassled me for discount after discount on designer make up. I live in the real world. So Ill start by saying Im Newish to poshmark. Then there are the pervert trolls. ugggg. Poshmark is only out for Poshmark. Some poachers are very rude with how the address their potential buyers. I just started using Poshmark. Buyers without education on how to use hair coloring/bleach products can be putting their health at risk. Ive been active on Poshmark for little over a year and have been busting my tail trying to make my store and followers grow. It is just heart breaking. Youll see that sold listings are often sold for much less than available listings because prices are inflated at the start. Im in the same boat and trying to figure out how to best transition off of Poshmark. For things I really care about and are easy enough to list, then I will use eBay because the 10% commission they charge is reasonable compared to every other platform and its been around the longest so I feel comfortable using it. Hi Dee! Now i did have one case opened up by a buyer trying to get something for free and Poshmark did not honor the buyers request at all. I have 5 pairs of Miss Me Jeans and 2 miss me shorts Im trying to sell that it. Hi Christine! The time I spent on the Poshmark subreddits shows that theres still a tremendous amount of denial among Poshmarks most entrenched user base. My frustration goes both ways, as a buyer and seller. Well, that is all well and good for you, but there are people who *do* want to make real money. Then my package came, and one of the tops was all pilly and had several small holes in it. I am new to Poshmark, buyer only, no plans to sell, and went a little crazy picking up quality items for work. I sold a brand new Pinup Girl dress there was not a thing wrong with it. People who offered reasonable prices were ostracized. Once youve started a conversation, offer a genuine compliment if it fits the situation. Wow the same thing just happened to me with a $8 dollar dress, the buyer was aware of the damage and asked zillions of questions then purchased the dress which is a expensive item sold for $8 when she received it she instantly open a claim for $8 freaking dollars!! Ive quit Poshmark, too. Ive been toying with the idea of starting my own website, Im just not sure Im there yet. Reason #3. what I found most frustrating about posh Sellers is they dont put much /any information in the description, they post terrible pics or only one picture and then they act put out when you ask them questions ! Its a much more sophisticated app than Poshmark with a higher level of customer service. On the web Locate Posh Markets at the top-left of the page. The time is waaaay too much unless you are a high school student. I dont have a lot of experience with buying wholesale, as most of my items either come directly out of my closet or are things I pick up at consignment stores that either dont fit me or that I think a customer would like. Two days later they sent me another email inviting me to view a knockoff bag ( the seller used that term in her description ) and get it while it last. Honestly I would have been happy to arrange a return ( bc it is a costly item) if she had just told me -hey It doesnt fit canI pls return it .. then I could have gotten it back undamaged and resold but instead i have a $200 brand new suit that is ruined. Some things I notice about other peoples closets that you can talk about: how much you enjoy looking at their closet and photography, ask for tips on how theyve made so many sales. But its defiantly worth looking into. I asked poshmark to take a look at them, and protect their sellers more. Its great for the handful who do make money but its antiquated in its design and their cut is highest Ive encountered. They have different shipping options and didnt see anything about what they charge for a commission. Not sure if this has been mentioned, but Ive had some freaky good success on Tradesy with my purses/wallets. That is just disturbing! Im not sure how much longer it will work for anyone. Lowballers are the worst. People offer half the price for a listing. I never buy from those that dont respond, no matter how much I want the item. It could be pointing out that you do same-day shipping, that you have over 500 sales, that youre a 5-star seller, or even a behind-the-scenes look at how you run your Poshmark business. that I shop at sample/warehouse sales. A crazy lady has been harassing me for over a week and I realized all the things you describe. Who needs that aggravation anyway. I love posh and you just have to protect yourself by videoing your transactions! I have also been on Poshmark nonstop as well since starting my own closet. Often people seem to try to sell used items are thier original price which is just stupid, we can go buy it new at that point! Theres a season for everything. Also, I guess since she neglected to mention this defect (by simply omitting it) she didnt misstate anything. People might not think this is a big deal but when you sell a $2000.00 item NWT, its a big deal. Click here for details. I was So angry but took time to ask the seller more questions nicely bc I felt that she couldnt have not known bc the heel heights are so different I took them to the store she purchased from where they told me it was a defect.. You never know .it might get some traction. I can not get the money for the sale. Im curious to see if your still successful using shopify or if your thoughts are still the same. My app is up to date and this is really annoying me. Im tired of low balls and comments on my listings about where to get it cheaper. General trends point to summer as a common time for a slowdown in sales. My account is old as the hills and has done so much worse since the new updates the last two years, in all honesty. Yes, if you count the number of hours you spend trying to sell a $10 pair of pants, you definitely havent earned a profit. Ive been bulkied, support is crap, people can not respect its not a garage sale, and I work 20/7 to make sales; huge tine suck. It is a challenge since my clothing consists of very nice designer items (at very low prices) and not secondhand items, and I think a lot of people are used to buying bargain basement thrift items (which I do not sell). Part time my a** if you are going to be successful on Poshmark you have to work it constantly and you have to check your emails constantly to assure you havent sold something because , you have two freaking days to get it out . Great post, Pamela. So, I made a nickel, she admitted to breaking my item & im stuck with a 1 star review I totally feel you. If I want to give my items away, then I would have put them at the end of my driveway with a sign saying Free. To assume that theyre all men is just not fair & I would guess,not entirely accurate. ad that I had dumped out a small portion of the pigment when I bought it and hadnt touched the rest since. Yes! I did request the reinstatement of my buying and selling privileges on Friday. Just seems like so much work but but payoff is so minimal in both cases. (The seller, the one who said no offers would be accepted, remember her? List Perfectly offers ability to relist as well. I am well aware of the ups and downs. To qualify and use the wholesale portal, individuals must complete certification. I sold a very rare jar of MAC pigments (a discontinued shade, worth a lot of money). They keep threatening to suspend me if I dare comment on those counterfeit listings or if I dare warn the unsuspecting posh user that the item is fake. This is where the problem comes in I have been waiting on a direct deposit since Dec. 3rd, I also have an order that hasnt been fulfilled! It got snapped up by another buyer. Tell me, how can one judge a black polyester dusty bag with Chanel silk screened On it, real or fake?! I didnt know until this blog that you could block certain buyers so thank you for that information! I wont sell to anyone with no listings. I hate that people are being scammed and the sellers appears to have made a few thousand dollars. It is beyond insulting and other things I wont say on here!! I sold a never worn pristine condition Rag and Bone jacket on PoshMark. I deleted it. And I havent had that happen to me before but that def is pathetic upon their part. But then again, who isnt? hi! (Special kudos if youre one of the top 10% sellers on Poshmark keep it up!). I wonder is it worth it? Our focus is on creating a platform for value and environmentally conscious users where theres no elitism, there is equal protection for sellers and buyers alike, no low-ball or time suck and speed and ease of sell is achieved. Poshmark doesnt have a 1-800 number and doesnt responds to emails. I did come across many people who had problems with support. I even wrote a very nice message on her page apologizing, asking what I could do to make it right and she did not respond! I emailed them about that and of course they NEVER replied and just removed that bag as well. But dont share *too* much. It is maniacal. Was going to try eBay but I also feel it will get lost in the masses and have been contemplating Shopify since I have such a passion about what I want to do. I had the same bad experience. Ever wonder why theres no seller protection on PoshMark? They gave me a 30 credit (it was a several thousand dollar jacket) but at least I received a reply. If the scammers are not monitored by the platform we are selling on, then small online shops are not going to able to have success and the platforms will eventually suffer. I am so glad I found this blog! Tops | Not For Sale | Poshmark I came across your article while trying google how to block unwanted Tradesy buyers. The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. Which I did She ordered on 3/15, she RECEIVED the item on 3/19. I understand wholeheartedly what Bethany is saying. I would love to find a place to sell that does not require the 20% commission and will not require tons of time. She went on multiple listings and wrote terrible things. I agree with you unless it comes to high end, in-demand and hard-to-find designer items. Ive had 2 offers from people who joined the same day (or within days) as the offer. I cant understand people who reduce prices to where they are making NOTHING on a sale. Description: FABLIFE _LOVE. She bought a $15 kylie Jenner lipgloss tube and when she received her package she claimed I had sent her an empty box. Its ridiculous. I dont like the idea of shipping designer things over mail, so I drop it off at their consignment office. Even this turned out to be a terrible experience. I dont think most people value their time appropriately. Your story is nearly identical to mine just about 4 years later! So here I sit rambling off I dont have access to my own business I built. Even if, sorry to say, they called you a whore. If it didnt fit, I would just sell it on Poshmark. I stubbles across this today after a buyer rated me days after receiving her top. That makes me uncomfortable! The buyer also used a sob story stating how shed NEVER do something like that because of medical necessity/disability. Cant afford new stuff like MK bags and such, but would love to get them for below $100. Hi Amber! They do CCO and other opportunities that are NOT opportunities, its how posh makes more money, not us so dont fool yourself. It will just update the listing if you changed anything, but it wont bring it to the top of a search filtered by just in. When this item left my possession, these were brand leggings with no flaws, I just took them out of the bag for goodness sake! Be as detailed as possible. The buyer received and said they were not as described. Its so crazy! Thanks. If you pay what they are asking, list it for the msrp they suggest, then wait for an offer and Posh taking 20%, you might make a couple of bucks or break even! Im not a big active seller on Poshmark by any means but had success with items I posted. Its not as social as Posh and people cant comment under items (dm only), so you dont feel like you have to be there:) Mercari is also quicker to respond when there is a problem. If someone will not post extra pics or answer whether an item is authentic, then you know its fake. I had a very expensive new with tags flawless dress come back to me with obvious cat hairs on it and snags. I had regular repeat customers that were amazing, which is the only real drawback to quitting PoshmarkI loved these folks! Luckily a friend bought it but for $100 so i lost 200+ IT insane- thats when I found out that people do that- they buy sometime to wear fora special event- and damage it on purpose after so they can validate a return,.. It depends on the price of the item. I made sure that she knew that my feedback was not meant to offend, but was meant to help her improve her descriptions, and that I had no intention of returning the dress. 4 got 5 star reviews. Some closets I've browsed have items listed for $0/not for sale. I have like 450,000 followers on Poshmark but I really want to transition into my own store online. Poshmark is ignoring my request to redeem my earnings. The sad part is that she has a closet of her own and could have easily re-sold the NEW shirt in her own closet and made more than she paid for it. My 10yr old just bought a DVD under my account. (Some of them). I have no way of getting my money back from PM. I responded to the case with a lengthy and detailed rebuttal explaining how this isnt my bag (or, even if it is, that the buyer has now cut holes into it). If lowering your prices to the average sold prices will cause you losses, then consider how much youre spending to obtain the item. I do not hate myself enough to list there. The entire format is changing and the behavior of most sellers leads me to firmly believe the whole thing is bound to implode. My son and I are both book lovers and Id like to sell books and childrens items as well. Thank you for the information about other options. What can I do to get back on track? They must have more than one account, then leave themselves messages and replies as if they are different peopleI dont get it? Im not sure how long that takes since that was only a day ago. With that being the issue I didnt want to be on their site anyways, who would support people taking advantage of others. Im hoping someone from posh reads this. I just received my electric yoga pants back today, and not only are there new snags on it that it didnt have when it left my possession, there are stains at the knees and the back of the pants near where your heel would be. I was not expecting to make a lot of money, just enough to get by as i am unemployed and my mom has had to help me get by. Its terrible that they called you a whore. Just an FYI it is a bit de motivating and I am not sure Osh realizes that something isnt working right, Regarding the days to ship stat in my closet, I just became an active posher and have only sold 3 items so far. Your perspective is valued but wait until you get the gutter rats who comment calling you a whore for no reason Bc you declined an offer and explained why and they cuss you out. I have become frustrated quickly with Posh. Then a girl went off on me about my pricing- telling me I cant list things so high- etc.. ? Hi Pam! They were priced at $5. Well the shirt was mis-marked as a 2XL and I clearly stated that in my listing. I too, am tired of the lowballs, and high commission that Poshmark takes on even lower priced items. It has definitely gone down hill an I feel like I dont get much sleep cause Im trying to make everyone happy an that part I love just not all the other crap !! Then they will make a determination! If youre selling less expensive stuff, eBay might be the way to go. If I make the first offer and its lower than what the potential buyer was actually thinking, Im going to lose out on potential profit. I havent received the jacket back yet, which Im sure is going to be a mess when it does comes back. Is EBay worth it? Again, thats one of the reasons I quit! It keeps the original price on there and it's super easy. I just had as case open for me exaggerating the so-called flaws I didnt describe. Now just waiting on Poshmark to decide on the case. It annoys some sellers, and some wont even answer, but may save you trouble. They didnt even answer his question! An app where you can load a pic and it will tell you if it can be located anywhere else on the internet. As far as online frustration I feel ya! I dont know if you are familiar with hosting a party on Posh but I messaged them about it and they sent me some form and said your closet has to be compliant, etc., etc. You did the right thing Lesli by filing an official complaint with the BBB. I dont have a pet. As a buyer Im very frustrated now with sellers who post but never provide any detail of the items (when it only takes a second to measure), those who send damaged goods and those who take my money and never ship at all. I thought I was doing a work from home business, but really, many of us are working for cents rather than dollars. iMessage. I have sold about 70 items and lately received 3 cases because people wont pay the price for new with tags items i have and i ask 50% of the original price. My daughter suggested I go to Poshmark and my criticism besides the constant socializing which is not my cup of tea, is they charge too much for postage in general, and you cant call them that I know of. The seller decided to keep the item a little longer but not delete the listing so they don't have to rewrite it all again if they decide to sell in the future. Not a lot, but I cant imagine that I am the only one that this has happened to. I suggest you do the same. So I said in my listing, fits like a medium. Oh and I also gave the buyer as a gift, a cute little Packers mini piggy bank AND a small lot of other Packers items I had for sale that she admired. I also received a blouse that was listed as free people. I accepted a real lowball offer for the item in the first place, but I couldnt believe it was happening to me! Eight items for $40 bucks, its all good. Of the site, she said they didnt break any rules. I have never bought anything online, ever. I am considering quitting poshmark as well, and seeing that I am not the only one frustrated with their service, makes me more confident about that. Poshmark limits titles to 50 characters, so you likely wont be able to fit all that information. Possibly Mercari? Selling on Poshmark is pretty straightforward. I dont like linking my private bank information, I simply do not trust apps enough to provide such sensitive information. The model requires too much of a time commitment to successfully make money selling; 4). I looked at her page and there are several comments from sellers saying that she made low-ball offers that they just cant accept, etc. The problem I have is I have not found a platform I like as much as PM, except for the time suck sharing issue. (4) from my research of the Posh parties everything I read up on them said that the posh leaders of the parties mainly promoted their own product and that very few people got a lot out of the Posh parties so again bc time is limited for me I do not bother to participate.
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