While strolling the aisles of your local department store, you’ve likely noticed how far in advance they stock their inventory. It often feels like we see Christmas lights and stockings in July — and somehow these early sales work for retailers. But for those of us who sell new and gently used items on VarageSale,…
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Imagine this. You have half a dozen sales in the works and interested buyers are eagerly awaiting your items. Your first thought is: “Yay, extra money!” Your second thought is: “Wait. Buyer #1 wants to meet at the top of Mount Savemore at 3:00 on Thursday. But Buyer #2 asked to meet at the bottom…
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While cruising through your VarageSale community, you may have heard some buzz about members earning hundreds (or even thousands) of dollars a month selling items on the app. But unless you’re a recovering hoarder, it may feel like an overwhelming task to find enough inventory to keep your store filled with treasures for other members…
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Searching to find the words? You could be struggling to close the sale. Well-written copy is essential to the presentation of your item. A snappy, informative title and description could mean the difference between selling that item quickly or having it sit in limbo for months on end. Poorly written item posts are vague, misleading…
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The item photo is your first impression on a buyer. Think about it: when we shop in person, we interact with items by touching and trying on. In lieu of a tactile experience, you need to show people what you’re offering them. You might be posting awesome items, but no one is going to realize…
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One of the secrets to selling success is knowing how to price your items properly. Does this thought sound familiar? “Wow, a rose gold watch at that price is a steal!” Or maybe “I would never pay that much for that car seat. That model came out in 1979!”. Determining the cost of your own…
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For buy and sell newcomers, picking up the lingo can feel like learning a whole new language. How to make sense of that secret code? With our handy dandy glossary of course! We covered many common buy and sell terms in parts one and two of this series, but we thought it was high time…
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Who knew that diapers were such a hot commodity in the secondhand market? Well, just ask any parent and they’ll tell you how expensive they are. Whether you do disposable or cloth, there’s no avoiding the fact that diapers are a huge expense if you have a little one (or more!) who isn’t quite potty-trained.…
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You’ve likely put some thought into your New Year’s resolutions already. Have you resolved to make more cash in 2016? Regardless of whether you want to tuck more cash away for a rainy day or achieve another aspiration (like finally taking that family vacay to Disney World), financial goals often top people’s resolutions list. Luckily,…
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Money. It feels like there’s never enough. Whether you need extra cash for something fun, like a vacation or a fancy new outfit, or you’re scrambling to make an emergency purchase, like replacing a broken water heater, life is expensive no matter what time of year it is. You might be looking ahead in the…
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