Three other telltale signs of quality construction: 1. Buttons - High end brands have carved or embossed buttons, especially if they are metal. Cheaper brands have plain matte plastic buttons. Mid-range brands have shell or wood buttons, as do some vintage brands. 2. Zippers - High end brands have solid, heavy zippers. Cheaper brands have flimsy zippers that bend and break easily. 3. Designer couture brands have weighted chains on the hem of their blazers to keep the shape and embossed linings with the brand logo or signature prints.
Totally agree about not supporting companies like Shien and Temu, not only the terrible labor situations but their stuff is junk made with cheap fabric and their ads are SO ANNOYING!! Also- when you go tripping at the bins you can't look at the tags first if you're trying to be smart with time so I just go based on material and condition pull things out, then glance at the tag. Then I just trust my gut if I'm going to get it or not takes too much time to look anything up I'm All About Time versus money when it comes to thrifting LOL in and out quicker!!
I headed to the bins after only getting to watch the "tag" portion of this video and it made a pair of jeans catch my eye. I ended up with a like new pair of SPRWMN jeans that I would not have even bothered to grab or look up if I hadn't watched your video! Thank you for the content! As a stay at home mom thats popping in and out of the reselling game when life happens to slowdown in between having babies, your videos have been incredibly helpful with keeping up!
Thank you saying you want to support better working conditions for their workers. We try to support them as well. As of this year we stopped buying new clothes & only thrift. Plus, l just started reselling. It’s so much work but it’s my passion. I LOVE finding quality items & selling them at a fair prices as well as provide that service for my buyers. So l look at this as providing that kind of service & saving them money & time. It’s great for the environment too! 🎉🎊🥳❤️💓💕 PLUS it’s a win for all! ❤
You can absolutely determine if something is high quality by doing this, touching the fabric, material content, or if it is expensive if you’re familiar with the brand, however, none of these things should be used alone to determine whether something is worth reselling. This is a mistake most make when they start reselling & is a waste of time & money. Expensive & high quality doesn’t necessarily mean it is worth reselling, there are so many high-end expensive brands that have low resell value & low sell through rate. There are also variables like trends, material, styles, etc within each brand. In trend styles & brands are constantly changing so we have to always keep researching & learning. There are many things to consider when trying to determine if something is worth buying to resell, it may seem like a lot at first, but over time, you do it automatically. Gross profit margin is very important, taking into consideration all expenses related to reselling like COG, gas, shipping, packaging, subscriptions, ink, paper, taxes. Sold comps, sell through rate (this one is very important), just to name a few. This is the only way to make an informed decision instead of guessing just because the material / garment feels high quality, or it is from an expensive brand.
Excellent video! Something you don't see other resellers doing. Thank you so much! I'd like to see a video on how and where you keep up on trends. Once again, awesome video!!!
Needed this! I'm just starting out and looking it up as I shop is so much! There is one place near me that doesn't have cell service too and it's not in a place where you don't have cell service. Weird.
Thank you so very much for all your hard work making these videos. They have helped me tremendously. I just found you and now binge watching everything ❤
Thank you so much for this video. You’re awesome 👏🏻. I am going to use these tips and see if I am any faster. 😁. Thanks again and look forward to more of your videos.
Goodwill’s mission is not what people may think. They’re supposed to help people in their program find jobs and teach them skills. They don’t do that with their program they pay the clients $6 hr. I know from working there. They keep them for years bc they don’t have to pay much. They had adults with autism for a little while, but they didn’t hang clothes fast enough so they got rid of them. I left when I found out the truth it’s heartbreaking.
Oh lord, Papyrus on a label. As a former graphic designer that makes me shudder. It's just like the Saturday Night Live Skit when he yells - "I know what you did!" haha.
Do you know anything about the brand ORO made in Italy it’s a high heels black 100% leather shoe the bottom has a stamp on it that says obermaterial leder sohle leder vrai cuir and vero cudio?
Three other telltale signs of quality construction:
1. Buttons - High end brands have carved or embossed buttons, especially if they are metal. Cheaper brands have plain matte plastic buttons. Mid-range brands have shell or wood buttons, as do some vintage brands.
2. Zippers - High end brands have solid, heavy zippers. Cheaper brands have flimsy zippers that bend and break easily.
3. Designer couture brands have weighted chains on the hem of their blazers to keep the shape and embossed linings with the brand logo or signature prints.
Love your passion around not supporting fast fashion!
You my friend have a gift of explaining things so well. Very helpful information 💕
I also look at how the inside seams are finished.
Totally agree about not supporting companies like Shien and Temu, not only the terrible labor situations but their stuff is junk made with cheap fabric and their ads are SO ANNOYING!!
Also- when you go tripping at the bins you can't look at the tags first if you're trying to be smart with time so I just go based on material and condition pull things out, then glance at the tag. Then I just trust my gut if I'm going to get it or not takes too much time to look anything up I'm All About Time versus money when it comes to thrifting LOL in and out quicker!!
I headed to the bins after only getting to watch the "tag" portion of this video and it made a pair of jeans catch my eye. I ended up with a like new pair of SPRWMN jeans that I would not have even bothered to grab or look up if I hadn't watched your video! Thank you for the content! As a stay at home mom thats popping in and out of the reselling game when life happens to slowdown in between having babies, your videos have been incredibly helpful with keeping up!
Thank you saying you want to support better working conditions for their workers. We try to support them as well. As of this year we stopped buying new clothes & only thrift. Plus, l just started reselling. It’s so much work but it’s my passion. I LOVE finding quality items & selling them at a fair prices as well as provide that service for my buyers. So l look at this as providing that kind of service & saving them money & time. It’s great for the environment too! 🎉🎊🥳❤️💓💕 PLUS it’s a win for all! ❤
I was a reseller back in the 90’s. Fabric speaks volumes! Old Navy and Gap haven’t changed in my opinion!
Excellent tips, Bekah! TU
You can absolutely determine if something is high quality by doing this, touching the fabric, material content, or if it is expensive if you’re familiar with the brand, however, none of these things should be used alone to determine whether something is worth reselling. This is a mistake most make when they start reselling & is a waste of time & money.
Expensive & high quality doesn’t necessarily mean it is worth reselling, there are so many high-end expensive brands that have low resell value & low sell through rate.
There are also variables like trends, material, styles, etc within each brand. In trend styles & brands are constantly changing so we have to always keep researching & learning.
There are many things to consider when trying to determine if something is worth buying to resell, it may seem like a lot at first, but over time, you do it automatically.
Gross profit margin is very important, taking into consideration all expenses related to reselling like COG, gas, shipping, packaging, subscriptions, ink, paper, taxes. Sold comps, sell through rate (this one is very important), just to name a few. This is the only way to make an informed decision instead of guessing just because the material / garment feels high quality, or it is from an expensive brand.
Have learned so much from your channel. I really paid attention to tags, and the materials catch my eye now. As you said quality shows!
This is helpful. I literally still look up everything. Mostly for Str but it takes so much time and it has been starting to wear on me.
Excellent video! Something you don't see other resellers doing. Thank you so much! I'd like to see a video on how and where you keep up on trends. Once again, awesome video!!!
Needed this! I'm just starting out and looking it up as I shop is so much! There is one place near me that doesn't have cell service too and it's not in a place where you don't have cell service. Weird.
Thank you so very much for all your hard work making these videos. They have helped me tremendously. I just found you and now binge watching everything ❤
You have great content here👍❤ I don't buy Shein, nor cheap or tacky brands👎
I subscribed!
I follow this a lot. Also, for shoes, I look at the soles.
This video was super helpful to me as a reseller who has just started branching out to more clothes in the last 6 months. Thank you!
🎉🎉 great video! 🎉🎉
So good! Thank you!
This is a FANTASTIC video. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it! It was a lot of work! 🥰😘❤️
This is so helpful, thank you! I appreciate your focus on worker ethics and the environment. Such an important message to share!
Really great tips once again! Have learned so much from all your videos!
Excellent information, thank you!
Brilliant idea for a video! You are the best! (Totally agree on fast fashion!)
Great tutorial. Thanks
Awesome information!!!♥️
Well said about the fast fashion
Best video I've seen on this topic❤
Thanks so much for such helpful information!
Glad it was helpful! ❤️❤️
queen thank you
Great Informational Video! Thanks so much…
Thanks for the info
Thanks!!!
Thank you so much for this video. You’re awesome 👏🏻. I am going to use these tips and see if I am any faster. 😁. Thanks again and look forward to more of your videos.
Great video!!!
Great information as usual. Happy thrifting. 😊😊
Thank you! You too! ❤️
How often do you shop?
I am so here for the anti-fast fashion rant! 🎉
Great 👍 information
Goodwill’s mission is not what people may think. They’re supposed to help people in their program find jobs and teach them skills. They don’t do that with their program they pay the clients $6 hr. I know from working there. They keep them for years bc they don’t have to pay much. They had adults with autism for a little while, but they didn’t hang clothes fast enough so they got rid of them. I left when I found out the truth it’s heartbreaking.
Oh lord, Papyrus on a label. As a former graphic designer that makes me shudder. It's just like the Saturday Night Live Skit when he yells - "I know what you did!" haha.
Do you know anything about the brand ORO made in Italy it’s a high heels black 100% leather shoe the bottom has a stamp on it that says obermaterial leder sohle leder vrai cuir and vero cudio?
That was amazing! F fast fashion. I would always rather have a 10 year old mercedes over a brand new chevy.
I can’t stand shein or temu. 🥴
AGREED. IT MAKES MY BLOOD BOIL!
Great video, appreciate the information.
Indianagrandma
So you’re saying if the label is silk screened on that’s a bad thing 😢
I am looking for free baby clothes
Boy or girl?
Great tips!!