I purchased them for $50 and received them within days. Everything youve said is 100% true!!!! If so, they will open up a case. Fortunately I decided to google for reviews first. She ruined my perfect 5 star rating with a one star. These are terms that imply intimacy and you dont know me!! How do you share your item for sale on tradesy? When selling on shopify do I have to pay some kind of fees? I try to keep off the grid as much as possible. The only thing is that people are looking for extremely inexpensive items. Id been wondering about selling a lot of my stuff online (Ive got a LOT of beautiful clothes that lifestyle wise, I have no need for anymore), but after reading everyones comments here, I see none of us are really having any luck. I have been called every name in the book. There are good Sellers but the experience of the bad Sellers is something that really tarnishes Poshmarks reputation. This place is not for high end designer items. I found this blog while trying to find out how to delete my PoshMark account. I absolutely cannot stand the giant amount of completely immature brats on that app. CSV. The lady gets her money back an I get back a dress drenched in perfume An a snag in the brand new dress !!! Whats the name of your store? I dont know if its worth trying to sell on there, at least not coming in as a newbie thinking one will make realistic amounts of money. I just created a poshmark account wanting to make some money, but now I am very scared. Maybe its buyers remorse for spending $1k on a bag? Im sad to leave as I have met some great people and made some needed cash but honestly it is such a relief to be walking away. Once I finally get my payment I am shutting my closet down. The girl picked an area on the side of the sleeve (not visible unless I took a 360 picture) of this jacket to soil it. I also didnt like that the shipping was the same price no matter the item was. The user report/review feature on Poshmark is the biggest example of just how cheap Manish Chandra really is. I bought a pair of shoes. Do you not think that sellers deserve to be compensated a little for their time and effort? Fantastic article! I hate they have a buyers protection in place and not a sellers protection. 16. Which all of hers were, so my listing was valid. What??? Thanks for sharing I dont feel like its just me. A block won't let a user tag you or see things you post on your . 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. Find the person you want to unblock in the list and tap on "Unblock." I strive to be a seller that is honest and that people dont have to worry about buying from. Totally understand. I have gotten so many direct emails and messages asking me how I left Poshmark and started my own e-commerce business and Ive finally put everything Ive learned into an e-book. I am glad I found it now before I am neck deep in the s..t. I have a bigcommerce store and find that I replace sharing on posh with marketing my site. Pictures were posted of all parts of them. Hi Amber! The final reason why is the same too: you've just ended any chance of a favorable outcome. I only had my closet for a few months and sold (basically for free 5 items. It is beyond insulting and other things I wont say on here!! I have been pondering over the idea of whether or not accept the return, but it appears from what I have read here, I might as well fart in the wind. Does anyone know if it is OK to list the same item on other websites that you have listed on Poshmark or is it exclusive to Poshmark? It has been pending since August 17th. Have been having some of the same issues. Hi! And I totally agree re: giant time suck. LOL POSH took down all my listings for no apparent reasons im done with this app. If youre selling less expensive stuff, eBay might be the way to go. Having been a broke college student, and offering what I believed to be fair on a pair of mittens I was slowly raising to find out what would be okay when I got suddenly blocked I think. $300 down the drain. She asked if it was faded. Theyre returned to me DAMAGED by the buyer- she STOLE the CC logo off the side of the sunglasses (she actually scratched/gouged it out with some sort of tool) and popped out a frame, cracking it. wonder why they arent selling, or think people are low balling them. The bottom line is this , first of all I owned a retail fashion store for years and had the same problems and I found out its easier getting cussed out online than in person . Instead of trying to grow your follower count, focus on figuring out which brands and styles are currently trending. Hope everyone finds their happy spot. Go to your settings by tapping the three lines in the upper left-hand corner of the app. I am shocked at the time women are willing to sacrifice for this one singular objective. I also never bought anything particularly expensive. Id love to learn how to start my own online clothing store !!! Thank you for making this outlet to bring light to the truths of Buyer and Seller experience on Poshmark. I still love what I do, because it is their decision to call me a name. When I first started I loved it but now with the Low Ballers or people asking a million questions even if its the middle of the night, Ill reply ! Do they realize some people work? What the fuck is wrong with people. Unfortunately there are sellers who only post stock photos and those who dont like questions. Thats wonderful but Im just starting in a very saturated market over there and I just dont have all day to dedicate. Honestly thought I would get same respect I give, and if not from the buyer; at least from posh support. Over the years, Poshmark has gained popularity as one of the world's leading reseller marketplaces. I belong to a few resale groups on Facebook if anyone is interested again I really appreciate your post. I had another girl purchase a pair of capris for $4, which were in good condition she opened a case on me. Poshmark really does need to protect their sellers more. They seem to take a quicker notice when you go to a third party for help! I have to say, that I dont see this happening on posh. but the 3 days had passed and that was that. It was very cathartic to vent. Be cautious!! or can I ask $25 if that what its selling for?/!! Had a sole imprint and everything!!! Blocking a user is an easy thing to do, so let's look into the hows and whys of doing so. Hope your store is still doing well, as Im sure you are! I agree it is pretty ridiculous! That is now my priority instead of Poshing. Mercari has always placed me as the bad guy even though my reviews say nothing but good things about me. Thanks for your comment Patricia. I clearly stated in my Meanwhile her average ship time says 8 days, mine says 1 day soo. eBay gives you 12. Poshmark is full of Sellers who are quick to list but have little or no intention of Selling, or young girls who change their mind and cancel on a whim. On poshmark you can opt to receive your money by check, which is something that really attracts my attention. I think I am going to dump the app after my last sale gets delivered. Sending support & positive vibes Brianna. The only time I had someone return something was because I sold a pair of skinny jeans, but the girl said they werent what she expected because the label said straight jeans. Heres the link: https://shopstylaphile.com/products/ebook-how-to-ditch-poshmark-and-start-your-own-e-commerce-business. CONS: Their customer service is horrific, no phone service, insane lowball offers, buyers not accepting, the 20% fee, their email responses are comical, they look at the subject and copy & paste a generic response. We are such a big trailer town food trailers, etc., that Im looking into a resale clothes trailer!!! I deducted that they were probably too small for her. Love this blogthought I was on an island with my feelings. Uh, I posted FOUR photos of the bag, including one where Im holding it for reference. otherwise its just wasting space i your closet I love PM, but have to laugh at some of the overpriced items!!! I am ready to close down my account already! Which is why most all of my 4th pics are close ups of the tag!! I really regret ever having been involved with it. The ridiculous amount of fakes sold on Poshmark is why honest people who sell authentic items get hosed and rated badly by people with buyers remorse or who scream fake when they have no idea how to check authenticity. My friends wont join or buy because theyve told me: if I see 10 items I want from 10 different closets, Im going to pay over $60 in shipping not worth it!! Its really too bad because what started out as a great way to sell my designer stuff that I no longer use, has now become a wild west market of crap and dishonest people. I started an Instagram page for the brand (@ShopStylaphile) and also use the blog and other social media channels to drive traffic. Recently though, someone bought a dress and actually complained in the listing comments stating it was smelly and dingy and I was getting reported. Im glad to hear that it worked out for you though! My in search of posts were idiotic.. i explaindd to her why we do it, she still kept calling me an idiot and after I was nice, she then goes on to call ME a bitch! They give you the impression that EVERY seller on here kills it! amking45 @dhampyre hey are you bored or something???? (4) Ive quit Poshmark, too. Plus they only let you add 8 pics. But i checked out your website. I for one take pride in getting quality products, taking nice photos etcbut I feel so irrelevant at the end of the day because I havent gotten much done. If they try to interact with your listings, they will be notified that they've been blocked. Just seems like so much work but but payoff is so minimal in both cases. Stylaphile is an excellent resource for tips,tricks, thoughts, and trends, one I highly recommend any seller bookmark, so be sure to check back often. I had the same bad experience. They have very poor business practices to say the least. For other nice things that I dont want to deal with, I use The RealReal. I responded with an appeal email, which I am sure they will get to sometime in another dimension, let alone within the decade. Heres the bad experience I had that was the impetus for my Poshmark departure. I have 5 pairs of Miss Me Jeans and 2 miss me shorts Im trying to sell that it. If you are selling replicas,they will eventually close your account and ban you. Totally agree youre exactly right! Thanks for all the great insight and perspectives. This article seems to bring to attention the Seller experience, but for myself as a serious Buyer, rather, there are too many ongoing occasions where the Seller accepts my offer and then 3 days later flippantly cancels with no cause for cancellation to the Buyer. List On Tradesy, etsy, eBay, and as many websites as you can so that you dont get caught up in PoshMarks TIME SUCK MACHINE and squander your weekends away. I guess if you get all your items for a $1.00 its worth it. Theyre the reason I stopped accepting offers on Poshmark altogether. Trying to figure out all the steps I need to take. what else would i do ? ) Does she have something to hide? Im giving major deals & passing on my discount ( trying to get a small margin if i can but on there its hard!) Well, the right one was a little snug, then I tried to put on the left one and it is so narrow, its got to be defective!! I feel like I am being exploited. I either interacted with folks that have drank the Poshmark kool aid and are delusional and in denial or folks that do recognize the deeply flawed issues about the company, but dont care enough to put any energy towards calling them out. Poshmark does charge sellers a fee. On the up side all have had a ton of nice people and buyers.. Im on the fence. It would be a pain, it after the three days of inspection you could just delete the video. Without exaggeration, 8 out of 10 new members are counterfeit scammers or spammers. I want to be able to ask the lowest prices possible and this 20% commission would force me to jack up prices in order to make a small profit myself. I should have blocked her because I had a funny feeling. 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! They always said work it out with the buyer. One thing Ive noticed with new apps, is they do seem to listen to the customer. Now I have someone asking me how I could sell it and not have the SOLD banner across it that Posh puts on when it sells. Ive taken part in hearting picking likes that style. All I want to do is make a little extra money without donating. You can come back from jail (and we'll touch on exactly how you can accomplish this later in this same post). iMessage. Im surprised I continued. As the seller said it didnt leave her house that way. I sold a few things right away and was happy about that. Good luck on your store! My daughter and I were devastated!! Last week I sold a pair of rock revival rare jeans to a buyer who had 4 previous purchases. I am new to Poshmark (less than a month) and I have to say that I am definitely buying more than I am selling. I think every platform is catered to a specific customer; however, you find low-ball offers on most of them. , The entire interaction was so crazy to me and i looked in her closet and saw she had the same brand marked up so i figure she was just mad I had the same type / brands she was trying to make money on ?? I think you have to understand why Posh usually sides with the buyer when they open a case. If its a high-end luxury item, I wouldnt sell it to someone that didnt have a longstanding presence on Poshmark. I would like to put my two cents in this!! Can you tell me how/where I go to do that? Before she listed it on Poshmark, she did due diligence to ensure it was authentic. This is going to be a great one, you think to yourself. I explained what I just did here and said I would be happy to take more photos and post them. Im new to poshmark and I was reading your article and Im actually glad to find something that describes the cons of the app. Ive even started listing clothes and sold one of those items. Also, i dont have a twitter account. Its so crazy! These people never buy anything and it seems their sole purpose for being on Poshmark is to waste your time. I sent a complaint to poshmark service, but we all know how that goes. You might not get the ton of eyes on your products like you do on Poshmark, but the quality of your visitors and buyers will be better and you wont have to deal with all the headaches. It sucks because Ive been able to made decent money using it but the horrible customer service combined with their 20% commission makes it just not worth it to me anymore. . How to Deal with Low Ball Offers on Poshmark. Hi! so ill stay a little longer -but maybe try Ebay and other sites for my more expensive collector items. They are well known for not replying to your emails once you get the automatic reply you never hear back from them. I always go into the Post office and get a receipt, then I have proof of shipment. The money the Chinese superfakes make Poshmark is too good for them to close those closets down. I had numerous zoomed in photos of my shoes, new without box, even photos with measurements against a tape ruler. I am wasting a tremendous amount of time sharing from other closets just to get traffic to my closet. Havent heard of it (must be my age)! so come on down and give me a reason to put you out of business fast. We should be honoring each other and not be deragatory we get enough of that!!! Apparently these people are only willing to pay $5 for ANYTHING in your closet, whether its an authentic hard-to-find Coach bag or a vintage Versace dress. Now I have a lot more control over what Im selling and I dont have to pay Poshmark fees or a 20% commission to anyone. I also have an ebay store. Well I wrote back and said there isnt anything in my closet for sale so Im not sure what you removed??? I bought it the next day, which happened to be Christmas Eve. Poshmark is refunding the buyers money because of minor skuff marks. They then locked my 1st account with there horribly generic email basically saying I needed to stop harassing Julie. I posted a beautiful peridot necklace for way cheaper than it was worth. It just shows that they lack the protection for you since you were loyal to Poshmark for couple of years as a Top Seller. What they really mean is exposing this activity breaks down the trust and integrity of users. Replicas are forbidden on Poshmark and I report them every time I see them. This seemed to Enrage her.. That why they dont have a call center like eBay does! This was not any kind of problem with any other online selling site. I contact the seller and she blocked me. I was working the graveyard shift for the first year that I sold On PoshMark and made roughly over 180 sales. Agree with you completely! I wish you the best!! I also dont like that they want you to spend hours every week on the site liking and following others. They told me to ask the BUYER to change it. I had a buyer try to sneak different items into a bundle after we had negotiated. Where is the merchandise coming from? It got snapped up by another buyer. It does make you feel good when you always receive a good review with a 5-star rating it just makes you love what you do even more. I found it unethical that they let that Header on my news feed, because it basically deceived me into thinking I had free shipping. I really need to cancel it because I made a mistake in ordering. Even this turned out to be a terrible experience. Im not sure how this will endbut I am sure Im finished with Poshmark. I hear time and time again from other poshers that there isnt no seller protection. In my fifth purchase attempt, the item was promptly shipped and received. I agree with you unless it comes to high end, in-demand and hard-to-find designer items. Have my own closet now for about 3 weeks, so I am brand-new and havent made a sale yet. I requested to see evidence pictures and posh sent them to me.instantly knew I was in for trouble with this one. I got it Friday after waiting 9 days for it and the label was cut off. 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. I think its bad for both. The 25-year-old sells thrifted clothing and accessories through an app called Poshmark. 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. I am sincerely hoping that with the recently increased success of the customer service team, that we will be successful in getting our Poshmark back to the way it was meant to be with perhaps some more appropriate commission fees. Lowball offers on everything, nasty comments, you name it. I have 97 great reviews and one bad one from a liar. She probably had buyers remorse I thought. Its just frustrating! She was so argumentative, rude, and unprofessional that I was almost happy that she blocked me from her closet. Our generation has made it such a big deal to stop talking to someone because they make you unhappy, but in all honesty, it is absolutely 100% okay. If you want one necklace, you pay over $6 in shipping costs!! I lost. I feel stuck. I just read your comments about poshmark. A lot of times I state please read my description after they ask a question that is listed in my description, along with a smiley face and then here comes Im a rude whore that needs to learn how to treat people nicer to make more sales LOL. I videotaped myself opening the box and sent it to them. Still trying to wrap my head around it all.but I want to say thank you for writing this.I needed to hear it from someone else that Im waiting my time on Posh. I made a listing within my closet, never stating her name (1-bc her user name changed frequently) I simply used her stolen pics and showed fellow honest Poshers how to use Veracity. Thanks for sharing. Typically since you accepted, they will do a one time refund if you show the wrongful of the description. Of the site, she said they didnt break any rules. Surprise the voice mail is full. Everything stems from the top the CEO, Manish Chandra. and get mad when you reject the offer . If youd like to find out more about the companys vision and mission feel free to e-mail at element22co@gmail.com. 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. She also has comments from other poshmark accounts calling her out on being a bad seller and harassing them to which she responds by calling them names like whore and piece of shit. Its crazy and again poshmark does nothing. One girl told me What about the time spent taking the photos and uploading them, and writing great product descriptions? Ill check into it now. Ive been on Posh for about 2 years and Ive been selling things here and there. Hard to find a good place to sell my gently worn, quality clothing! What I found was constant ranting about cases being opened, lowballs. I dont know too many things that are just off about POSH! Now I am trying to decide which way to go. Just impossible. For the most part, its gone well, but Im getting tired and stressed. Since then another open case has been filed against one of my listings where it was clearly stated NO STAMP to determine if what I was selling was gold or gold-plated. Before Poshmark though, I sold on eBay for a time so Im no stranger to hard work. They would rather you contact them via a listing than rate them bad so everyone can see it. overall Im having an okay experience .Ive sold less than $200 in the last 6 months which is not great but again its bc a lot of people on Poshmark like you said want something for practically nothing!! Interesting how that works I thought you were innocent until proven guilty but on Poshmark you are Guilty until proven innocent . How can so many people have tons of Zara in their closet that they are selling so inexpensively? Either she is really NEW or shes just starting over under an different name!!! There isnt any protection on either end! This last time I ordered was past the 7 day mark and Poshmark would not let me cancel it from their website. Ive had two situations like this. Come on over to my closet where I am always accepting offers and am having a 5 for $25 sale!" Instant. Im sure not all Poshers are respectful, and I do not defend the sorts of people youre talking about, but from what I have seen in the Posh community, there is a fine line between due diligence and what certain Poshers consider trolling. Posh does nothing dor its sellers and it is super time consuming. Endlessly. I would rather gift it than sell it to greedy unsavory predatory buyers that try to make you feel they are doing you a favor by essentially stealing it from you for a few bucks. The order was delivered and accepted. Thx for sharing your story! This time trying to clean out my junk drawer, I sold a pair of older damaged Chanel sunglasses, including their case and cleaning cloth for a steal of a price because they were worn; frames were solid but lenses had scratches. I also use Tradesy. And this is exactly why I left Poshmark! It isnt their decision how I manage my business (and therefore my finances). Dont beat yourself up! I assure you that I DO NOT own any fake items, but to me is more mind boggling that some how the buyer and Poshmark were able to make this assumption in such item. Zero protection for the seller! It just no longer worked for me. My account was locked again, and I was told it wouldnt be reinstated. Ive been selling (very little) on Poshmark for a few months now. You are right about some sellers not including enough info. Its about being social and every one is selling inspired by labels (knockoffs), despite PMs supposed policy against it. Poshmark has some scummy sellers and buyers period!! People just follow your closet if they like the items that are in it. I have sold about 600 items on posh so not a power seller but trying. But our customer proposition and our positioning hasnt changed over the years.. Very well said and I cant wait to check out your store! Nothing. The ones on the pics she sent Poshmark seems suspicious because it was all closed up of the item, not one pic of the whole shoe. In the most basic and general way, Poshmark is an app wherein customers come to buy new and used goods from other sellers. I have had a 5 star rating, about 25 sales so far. I contacted Poshmark stating the item was brand new but I just received a generic response If there are any problems with your returned order when you receive it back, please go to your order in the App or website, tap on Problem/Order Inquiry and report the issue through the Report Problem with Return. button. The problem is that there was no problem with the item to start with! I understand wholeheartedly what Bethany is saying. Ive recently become a larger seller and its so annoying when people dont bother to read the description. After years of success buying and selling on the Poshmark app, I was done. As the founder and CEO of womens social commerce site Poshmark, he said that the bodies in the e-commerce graveyard will continue to accumulate, but hoped his company will be one of the survivors. To continue to show support for me . I use my blog, social media, and Google Ads to drive traffic. They are her personal experiences. Unfortunately I have not received a single package sent with as much care as I send mine. I am SO glad I found this thread & am getting more and more disheartened by Posh. And like I said in the post, it was just way too time consuming and soul-consuming when it comes to experiences like the one you had. The pricing model just doesnt work for me. Nothing. I occasionally sell on eBay. What boils my blood is the one star rating (and mine were all nwt!) We are the ones that helped you grow. Emily, thank you so much for your comment. Im so livid. Also, the seller seemed shocked and said shed get back with me. No need to even get on your computer. O support for sellers at all. And not everyone on Posh is conducting it or their closet as a business. Omg, I happened on this article and Im in tears. So my feeling is if she really wanted to sell this, she would respond to this ?s. In the event I dont get my money from sales or purchases after this incident, Im not sure what to do. Boom, done. Also on her page I noticed she sells replica Louis Vuitton which is against poshmarks guidelines but again theyve done nothing. Its not! I had/have a $500 bag listed and the same buyer kept offering me $200 or less claiming it was reasonable which it obviously isnt and wanted to argue about it claiming it was too high and thats why I hadnt sold it. They also said they took it to her local store and they said it was fake. I could write a war and peace length description on eBay yet with posh only a couple paragraphs. The one in my size, the seller only shows stock photos. Hi Kelly! They didnt reply to me at all, case still in review, and my account seems to be restricted without notice ( as I cant list anymore items ). Unlike a permanent ban from Poshmark, share jail is just a temporary state. Candace, you should definitely start your own site! I sometimes spend all day sharing and following other Poshmark closets trying to get a sale. Be sure to include the following information: So back to Ebay I go. On the mobile app, go into the closet you want to block. My account is old as the hills and has done so much worse since the new updates the last two years, in all honesty. The support group way over exaggerated their sales, and gave young mothers the impression that they could do this and care for children and make 100,000-300,000 a yr. If theres something that needs to be clarified, then by all means, ask Is there any advice for sales to new members on PM? I want to open my own shop but am unsure as to how i can get myself out there(i dont have any personal social media). I find myself having these same issues. So.. she seems to be a bit of a problem. The buyer also used a sob story stating how shed NEVER do something like that because of medical necessity/disability. While my sales have picked up, I still get the ridiculous Lowballs like we are at the flea market, and there are times I get infuriated. I have only had one offer and it was about half of my listed price. Hate the damn things. Ebay on the other hand is more customer base than seller base.

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