My Secrets to Shopping Secondhand
Many changes have taken place in the resale world recently. The good days are over. "Goodwill" is the main choice for finding favorite treasures at high discounts. Instead, there are a large number of resale clothing sites and markets, which have millions of items available for shopping at any given moment.
Second-hand shopping can be daunting. With a large amount of inventory and new stores quickly entering the market (from traditional e-commerce to Instagram boutiques), it is completely understandable why some people hesitate to buy second-hand designer products. However, in my countless labor-saving work (that is, how I deal with being trapped in it), I found that the resale market is not particularly difficult, you only need correct guidance. Moreover, I am very happy to share tips on consignment trade.
Until the beginning of the pandemic, I was worried about the authenticity of peer-to-peer shopping. When I entered the world of second-hand fashion with Tradesy, Poshmark, Vestaireaire Collective, Grailed and The RealReal, this fear quickly disappeared. . . The list will continue to display (once it starts, you really can't stop it). Becoming the proud new owner of the gorgeous vintage leather Dior Clutch will certainly not be harmed (disclaimer: this Tradesy transaction has been completed). Although many resale markets are extremely similar, if you are planning to participate in a consignment campaign, there are some major differences to consider.
Scrolling through my takeaway shop, you can successfully carry out second-hand shopping anywhere on the Internet, plus an in-depth understanding of how to avoid counterfeit goods.
Search inventory
From NWT By Far handbags to Gucci bamboo high heels in the 90s, I have been able to find a healthy combination of new and old items in most online markets. You only need to know the appearance (and the way). I recommend searching for newcomers and specifying "year" in the keyword search to ensure that the real archive treasure is found. Otherwise, buying collections edited and curated by staff is a quick way to find some of the best products.
Unless you are looking for fashion trends or ultra-rare vintage works, you won't have a hard time finding something unique. This is especially true for handbags, where resale venues seem to be in droves.
Compare Prices
The exhilarating part about shopping used carts, apart from the exhilarating moments, when you find hidden gems, you can also save money in your bank account. When it comes to antiques, you can save 70% to 90% of the retail price. I find that in markets where you set your own prices and own your own inventory, costs tend to be higher, rather than point-to-point sales (or even higher on smaller platforms). However, it is not uncommon to encounter commodities whose prices cannot be calculated on peer-to-peer sites, because even if certain platforms give sellers' price recommendations, they do not necessarily have to remain within the recommended threshold.
However, it is worth noting that most peer-to-peer platforms have room for bargaining with the seller through the "offer offer" function or only through private messaging, giving you the opportunity to obtain more transaction value. I used to bypass this option out of laziness, but I found that not only most sellers are quick to respond, but many sellers are willing to cut prices or offer convincing counter-offers.