Sunday, February 23, 2020

Streetwear Reselling

Streetwear Reselling

Reselling is a way a lot of college students make money. This is a process in which a person buys clothes that are limited at the release and then resells the item for a profit. I have been involved with this for over ten years now and hav a certain level of expertise about this subject.

I started off buying and reselling shoes in eighth grade. I would buy and resell the shoes on Ebay making a good amount of money for a young kid. This then fueled my passion of making somewhat easy money just by fixing up some beaten pair of shoes.

As I progressed from shoes into clothing and other items, the. platform I used to sell changed from Ebay to Depop to Grailed. These sites have helped make selling clothing much easier. 

There are many ways to sell clothing online. Many sites these days offer ways to consign, sell and even trade clothing over the internet and across the world. The most popular sites for re-selling are Grailed, Stockx, Depop, and Poshmark.

Popular Reselling Platforms

  • Grailed
  • Stockx
  • Depop
  • Poshmark

Grailed

Grailed is a consignment shop but on the Internet who people can browse countless articles of clothing at the tips of their fingers. This platform allows users to sell new and used clothing which is different from other platforms such as Stockx.

I prefer to sell strictly on this website and have over 300 transactions. This site is the easiest to use and works hand in hand with PayPal to ensure thee buyer and sellers safety.

Stockx

Stockx is a platform mostly used on an app. This was primarily made for selling brand new shoes but has progressed to selling clothing, watches, handbags, and even collectible cards. This allows users to bid on brand new items which are then authenticated by Stockx employees.  

Personally I only like to buy on this website however selling is very easy and allows for easy transactions. There is no communication between the buyer and the seller which helps keep people in check.

Depop and Poshmark

These platforms are my least favorite to conduct business on. They are low level reseller platforms which inevitably leads to sketchy sellers and fake items. I have been sold multiple fake items on these sites and without knowledge about the item you are purchasing you could be scammed.

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5 comments:

  1. this is really great insight into what is popular today! I think a lot of people will find it helpful if they are looking into changing their style.

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  2. With the rise in streetwear, I have noticed the issue of product authentication within the upscale resale industry. On the other hand, the vintage apparel market does not have as big of an issue with fake goods. I have an article on basic authentication techniques for vintage tees. https://archivedvintageclothing.blogspot.com/2020/02/how-can-you-tell-if-t-shirt-is-vintage.html

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  3. Super interesting read! reselling is great for college kids to earn some extra money!

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  4. Unknown comment is me: Kailee Harrison

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  5. Love this! Also have you heard of the Real Real?

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