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Joining Poshmark this past year was the best decision! I’ve had so much fun sourcing and sending packages to their new homes and it has truly brightened each and every day during the uncertainty of the last year.
When I started my Poshmark closet, I didn’t have any tools other than my own cleaning supplies and a printer. I was luckily able to use free boxes and mailers from USPS while I got this little business going, though I still take advantage of the free supplies they offer!
As I started to get more sales, I wanted to invest in tools that would help me continue to grow and provide a good customer experience. I ended up setting aside little bit of money to buy things like a better backdrop for photos, cute packaging, more cleaning supplies and some proper storage for all of the new items I was sourcing.
While all of these tools weren’t necessary, it has helped streamline many of my processes, made my listing photos look so much cleaner and helped me stay organized in my small space.
With that said, I put together this post to share a little bit on how I run my Poshmark closet and the supplies I currently use, as well as some ideas that may work for you on your reselling journey!
Remember, everyone runs their reselling businesses differently — and that’s okay! We’re all at different stages and have different goals, so do what is best for you and feels right for your brand!
I would absolutely love to hear what supplies are your favorites and any tips you have for other online resellers in the comments below!
CLEANING
When bringing used items home, whether it be clothing or other goods, I make sure to thoroughly clean each piece before I start the listing process.
This means not only washing, but potentially stain treating, steaming, shaving or even lint rolling every single garment. It may sound like a lot of work, but I like to make sure that I am only sending out clean and cared-for items.
Home goods are a little more simple in the fact that I can typically just hand wash each piece and then leave it out to air dry. I always keep Goo Gone on hand, though, to help remove any stubborn sticker residue.
For clothing that is new with tags, I usually just steam the item and it’s ready to go!
While cleaning is an important first step, these are supplies you likely already have at home and can get started with right away!
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PHOTOGRAPHING
There are so many ways to photograph your pieces!
You could model your items, use a garment rack, hang a backdrop or even create a flat lay — the options are endless! Work with the space you have, create your own style and have fun with it.
Currently, I use a white board from Home Depot as my backdrop with a single wall hook drilled into it. I can hang clothes from this spot, but also pull up a stool to photograph smaller home goods. The board was about 8 feet tall, so we had it cut down, and now I can use the extra piece for flat lays.
When I need to photograph items like blankets or bedding, I will pull up my garment rack and it does the job perfectly!
No matter how you decide to display your item for sale, make sure your photos are bright and clear! I use natural light as much as I can, but there are times I need to pull out my ring light or even brighten the photos in Lightroom slightly.
So, find a spot in your home and get to photographing!
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ORGANIZATION + STORAGE
Keeping all of your tools and products organized is so important!
You’ll want to be able to quickly pull an item you’ve sold or easily grab your tape measure to provide measurements for a buyer. Whatever the task, you should prepare yourself ahead of time by staying organized.
Personally, I use both large plastic containers and hangers to store my clothes. The majority of my items are folded, placed in a gallon-sized ziplock bag (which can be reused over and over again) and stored in containers by category. This allows me to put a large number of pieces in a small space and protect the clothing until it is ready to be sent to its new home.
For clothing that I do not want to fold, I leave it on a wooden hanger and place it in the back of my closet where it can stay wrinkle free until it needs to be shipped.
Home goods are a little bit more tricky, though. Because I do not have a dedicated shelf or spot for them, I currently utilize the extra unused space at the top of my closet, as well as the upper cabinets in my kitchen to prevent items from breaking. Luckily, a good chunk of the home goods that I sell are linens and textiles, so I am able to fold and store these in containers like my clothes.
As far as keeping packaging supplies organized, I use a metal shelf to hold boxes, bubble wrap, packing paper and any backstock I have. Everything else is stored on a rolling cart, so I can easily move it from my closet to the table where I package my orders.
Living in an apartment with limited storage space has forced me to stay organized which has, in turn, allowed me to efficiently run my Poshmark business!
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PACKAGING
Packaging is one of my favorite parts of reselling!
I absolutely love bundling up someone’s purchase in a cute poly mailer with a hand-written thank you card — it feels like I am sending a gift to a close friend! The best part is that it only costs me a couple of cents per package for these add-ons when I buy them in bulk.
I want each customer to enjoy opening their order and hope that something as simple as seeing an adorable sea turtle mailer on their doorstep or a personalized card inside brightens their day.
I do, however, take advantage of the free priority shipping boxes offered by USPS. They come in multiple sizes and have saved me so much money! You can order them online and have them shipped to your home, too.
Since I sell home goods, as well, I make sure to have bubble wrap and packing paper on hand at all times. I know packages can take a beating during the shipping process, so it’s my job to make sure I am properly securing all items inside their boxes.
Before taping any boxes shut, I will actually close the top and shake it around to make sure the item is as secure as possible and not sliding from side to side. Accidents happen but do your best to package properly from the start!
The last item I use, a little more infrequently, though, is a scale! I grabbed a kitchen scale from TJ Maxx for $12 and it’s perfect for those overweight packages on Poshmark or when you need to buy a shipping label online!
One tool I have been saving up for and am so excited to hopefully be adding to my business soon is a thermal label printer! I currently use a computer printer and while it does the job, I tend to run out of ink quickly and hate having to tape down the label on packages. I will absolutely make sure to update this post when I finally make the purchase and start using it!
*UPDATE: I finally invested in the Rollo wireless label printer and I am obsessed! My labels print out in seconds straight from my phone, making packing orders a breeze! I can even make custom stickers and print them without ever worrying about running out of ink. I absolutely recommend a thermal label printer for your business!
Now that I have shared some of my favorite tools and a little behind the scenes of how I run my Poshmark, share your tips and tricks for others to read in the comments!
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