Sick of your wardrobe, looking to offload and re-stock?
Here’re a few sites that can help you out.
We all know that reselling is now a norm, you sell anything you no longer want and use that towards purchasing something else you do want. Sounds like a good plan, really it’s quite economically smart to ‘recycle’ your fashion items in this sense.
While it is definitely peaking now, we hope to encourage you to still do it mindfully, this is not a tool to sell more and buy more. It was really intended to reduce fashion waste and hopefully find new homes to extend a product’s life cycle. It is really the basis that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. So where should you go? There are many options and we will list them down for you below,
VESTIAIRE COLLECTIVE
Known for all its influencer partners, Vestiaire has really made a name for itself reselling designer goods and providing a peace of mind to its buyers with their in-house authentication process. However, this platform does take a rather high percentage of commission hence the prices you charge might have to be higher. It is a fuss-free process, where you take specific required images, upload them and await their approval for listing.
Once it has been listed, you can set it to a fixed price or negotiable price. The best part for me with them is that once an item is sold, you don’t have to worry about logistics. They will provide you with courier instructions and you just ship them out like instructed, await their validation of your item and then payday. So with this convenience comes the higher commission.
Depop
Depop is really popping off now because of its abundance of Y2K fashion available and notable Gen Z influencers being avid shoppers on this platform. It is really like a flea market/vintage shop vibe but online. On there you’ll be able to sell pretty much anything. But the downside is that if you are conducting international sales, you’ll have to be prepared to handle the logistics which can end up quite pricey if you’re selling something bulkier.
Also, the demographic of this app tends to be younger, hence if you’re looking to offload higher priced items, I would recommend looking at either Vestiaire, The Realreal or 1st Dibs. There is also no authentication service for its buyers so it would be on you to communicate with the buyer on authenticity especially of designer or luxury items.
Ebay
Ebay, where you can treasure hunt for hidden gems. It really is a treasure trove of valuable vintage finds and limited edition pieces. However, because they have been so known for their authenticity issues, you might meet a lot of scepticism if you’re offloading designer wares.
The bidding function does draw an appeal, where you are able to maximise your profit, especially if the item you’re looking to sell has a bit of a resale value. It could be past limited edition pieces or a vintage classic that is sought after. Of course, with this app you often also have to deal with the logistical nightmare of despatching and making sure it reaches your buyer. However, you get more autonomy, so there’s the trade off.
Grailed
Grailed is the perfect website for you if your style is geared towards streetwear/hypebeast vibes. They are known for selling cult brands like Rick Owens, Comme Des Garcons, Yohji Yamamoto and more. With Grailed you’ll hit the right audience who are really on the app to hunt for these unique finds especially of a certain look.
With this app, you’ll have to become certified as a pro seller to enjoy fuss-free logistical arrangements. If you’re not pro yet, you’ll have to book your own courier and ship your own sold items. They do have a comprehensive guide on what sort of packaging and weight for different types of apparel to make the process slightly easier for you.
The Realreal
The Realreal was really one of the first resale platforms that became popular and it follows a relatively traditional model that resembles consignment. With them, you sign up and you can either ship your items, book a pick up or drop off your products if they’re within your country.
They will then validate, price and list your products for you. Because of this they have a different commission scheme where it isn’t a flat rate and rather works as a chart depending on the volume you’re selling on their site. It is a rather fuss-free process but you don’t have much autonomy with pricing and other factors. If this is not a concern, it’s a great place to ship all your spring cleaning finds and wait for the payday.
1stDibs
Known for its extremely well-curated vintage furniture category, 1stDibs does also have a fashion category that is not as active. Pieces that you’ll find on it are mainly vintage sought after styles so if what you’re selling isn’t in that category, you might find it hard to find a buyer.
You’ll have to apply to become a seller on 1stDibs to list your items, from there they do handle logistics so if your item is sold, that would not be a hassle you need to deal with. Ultimately, they require a curation of their products so you might find that if the style you’re selling is not for them, it might also be the wrong platform for you.
With this many options to choose from, we hope that when you do take a second look at your current wardrobe and are looking to upgrade or declutter, you can sell and not trash. This can reduce waste and go towards your next fashion purchase.
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