{"id":1604444,"date":"2021-07-22T15:17:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-22T19:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/?p=1604444"},"modified":"2022-01-02T23:37:51","modified_gmt":"2022-01-03T04:37:51","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-to-get-started-on-poshmark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/what-you-need-to-know-to-get-started-on-poshmark\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need to Know to Get Started on Poshmark"},"content":{"rendered":"

Poshmark is a resale marketplace. You can sell new and used women\u2019s, men\u2019s and kid\u2019s clothing, cosmetics, pet accessories, housewares and collectibles on the platform. Poshmark calls itself a “social marketplace”. Currently there are over 70 million \u201ccommunity\u201d members from the United States, Canada and Australia. We\u2019ve seen a lot of people have a lot of success on the platform. There are literally thousands of YouTube videos dedicated to how you can find success on Poshmark. We decided to do our own test, share our experience and give you our best tips in our latest series on DIVINE. Today, we are looking at what you need to get started.<\/p>\n

How to Sign Up<\/h2>\n

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\u00a0<\/strong>The good news is that it is really easy to create an account. You never have to use your laptop, unless you want to. Just download the app to your smartphone (it\u2019s available for IOS or Android) and sign up by filling out the form, using your Facebook or Google accounts to log in . You have to fill in some basic details for your profile. If you are just planning on shopping, you don\u2019t have to do much more than that. If you are planning on selling, keep reading.<\/p>\n

Why Should I Sell on Poshmark?<\/h2>\n

You need to figure out why you are selling on the platform. Are you decluttering your closet<\/a>? Have your kids outgrown their clothing and toys, but they are still in good condition? Did you receive one too many blenders at your bridal shower and you missed the window to return them? These are all good reasons to sell on the platform.<\/p>\n

I am in the process of packing up my sister\u2019s clothing and belongings after she passed away. She had a lot of clothing, shoes and bags that were in like new condition or still had tags. Rather than just donating the items, I decided to try selling them on Poshmark<\/a> to raise money for the North York General Hospital Foundation<\/a> where she received her treatment. It\u2019s important to have a reason to sell otherwise, it\u2019s easy to lose your focus.<\/p>\n

There is a huge community of resellers who also use the platform as their side hustle or their full time gig. A professional reseller doesn\u2019t just shop their own closet, they also sift through their local thrift shops to find those items that they hope will strike Poshmark gold. Some are so busy that they have invested in virtual or full-time assistants.<\/p>\n

Understand the Rules<\/h2>\n

Like every platform, there are community guidelines. Poshmark\u2019s are reasonable. For example, counterfeit items, items created from endangered species, used underwear (gross) and items outside of what they accept are prohibited. They also do not allow sales of nail polish, aerosols or perfume per Canada Post regulations. Read their Prohibited Items Policy<\/a> before you start selling to make sure that you are complying with and understand their rules. Take a deeper dive and read their Frequently Asked Questions<\/a> section \u2013 it answers a lot of common queries.<\/p>\n

What Do I Need to Start Selling?<\/h2>\n

The first, and most important item is a smartphone. You need to sign up for the account, fill in the details and take photos. You then, obviously, need something to sell, whether it is one item, or hundreds of items. There are other things that you will need that aren\u2019t so basic, and that you may not think about. You should also have:<\/p>\n