How to Price Vintage for Resale - 3 Methods for Pricing Vintage Clothing Resell Depop Poshmark Etsy
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- Опубликовано: 11 мар 2020
- I get asked quite often about how to price vintage items for resale. In this video I'll go over 3 methods of pricing that should cover just about everything you need to know! From brand new Etsy vintage sellers to experienced resellers who are looking to dive into vintage, this pricing guide is for you!
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I know this is an older video, but I felt compelled to comment :) Lots of great information! I have been selling vintage for over 30 years - I used to sell on eBay in the very early days (the late 1990s... before they even had PICTURES!!) but now only sell in a retail environment . As a long-time vintage seller, I very much appreciate that you're bringing up how much WORK and KNOWLEDGE goes into this. So many people seem to think that they can just walk into any goodwill/thrift and pick up tons of 1920s-1970s dresses for next to nothing - but it takes a lot of time to find this stuff and a lot of experience to know exactly what it is you're looking at (just because someone *thinks* it's a 50s dress, often doesn't mean it actually is!!) - and they also seem to think that just because you might have paid "only" $5 for something that asking anything more than $20 is just being "greedy". I promise you - there are NO vintage resellers out there getting rich! lol! Most aren't even breaking even! They're all busting their butts just trying to save these lovely items and earn a living in the process. For every item that is sold for a very healthy markup, there are dozens more that never sell or sell at or below what was paid for them (not counting the time that went into finding it plus cleaning/repairing/listing/shipping!). For some reasons, like many women-dominated businesses, the time and effort of vintage/clothing sellers is often not appreciated - many people seem to think they're supposed to do it basically for free. The only part I disagreed with you about was charging higher prices for larger sizes - it absolutely has nothing to do with sizeism and is no different than why/how you'd price anything else. Rarity is a basic part of the pricing formula for vintage - when dealing especially with older vintage, the XS & S sized items are just far more common. Items in the L - XL and higher ranges are *very* hard to find - especially in good condition, for some reason? Something in a 2XL from the 1930s is like a freaking unicorn lol. Just like anything else, pricing is determined by supply and demand. There is a much higher demand for items in these sizes - but a much *MUCH* smaller supply. Of course, you have every right to price things in whatever way works for you - but in general, anything that's underpriced in *any* market runs the risk of being snapped up by another reseller. Obviously, pricing items under market value can make that customer who buys it very happy - but probably half the time it's just leaving "meat on the bone" for someone else to buy and flip it... which is totally fine (personally, I don't mind if another seller can buy from me to resell... as long as I'm getting the prices/profit margins I need to make. But it REALLY bothers some sellers!). Personally, I find that pricing them according to their rarity means that I actually still have some in stock when my customers come looking for them. If I priced them the same as their easier-to-find XS counterparts, they'd all be snapped up lickity split, leaving none in stock for my customers when they really need one - often for long periods of time - until I can find more. I'd rather be the place my customers KNOW they can always come to when they need something! But - no judgement! To each their own! I just felt I had to put that out there because there's already enough people out there that think vintage sellers even existing is somehow being greedy - that we should just leave all the vintage out there for people to buy cheap, rather than being the people that are SAVING this stuff from landfills and making sure they're available for buyers when they're ready to buy! I can grow strawberries at home - but personally, I'd prefer to spend my time doing other things and when I want strawberries, I go BUY some! Then I'm helping to support other parts of the economy like the farmers, their workers, the farmer's market or grocery store, etc. OOps - sorry for the novel! Keep up the great work :)
@Ktinz - Wow! what amazing information in your comment! I don't sell vintage clothing, but have a huge appreciation for it. I often purchase it at thrift stores for my daughter-in-law for photoshoots. I usually find 60's and 70's but not much of anything older than that. I just appreciate the art of the older clothing and knowing how meticulous the sewing process was. My humble opinion is that if you got really lucky and found a treasure for only $5, I don't think a formula is necessary because it could be worth so much more. True collectors and those who appreciate will be willing to pay for it. And people should realize that a seller spends so much time sourcing these items and should be compensated for that as well! Do you have a website of your clothing for sale? I'd love to take a look! Take care!
I have watched a TON of videos about selling vintage and this was in the top percentage for helpful and concise info. Fantastic job. Thanks so much.
Ahhh that makes me so glad! Thank you for leaving this kind comment
That telephone cardigan is fabulous! Love being able to see some of your collection.
So glad to have found your channel. That telephone print sweater is just too adorable!
This video was incredibly helpful! I have just started selling vintage and I have directly applied what I learned in this video!
This is soooooo helpful!! Thank you so much!!
This is great info! Thank you so much! 💕🌸
This first part is so much of my original burnout. I was selling too cheap and spending lots of time researching. It was (and is) also hard to value what I had because I got so much given or for ridiculously good deals.
Definitely, but our time and knowledge is worth money and so is bringing the items to the market so others can buy them!
@@ShopFoxburrow I watched several of your videos at work today and this was the best. Even this second time around, I've let stuff go too cheap and accepted offers I maybe shouldn't have on Mercari and Poshmark (I've been selling for barely a month). When I stopped in 2016 Etsy apparently reactivated shop when I logged in once to buy holiday gifts... so I got a bad review and chargebacks (because I wasn't checking my email) but no dings against my account... I'm psyching myself up to re-start my shop on there and hopefully quickly bury the one bad review😬 😬 😬 ! Your videos on dating vintage and selling have been great - I forgot how much I've forgotten!
Really informative video I'm a new vintage/reseller and pricing is very much random for me it's great you have 3 methods, sensible decision making too
Great information & great job on video presentation!
I definitely needed this! I knew you would have it! Thank you!
You're welcome!! Thanks for watching
Great Video!
So well put about the value of the person saving the item and bringing it back to the market and recognizing that worth! That eye and knowing it's a piece that still HAS value IS the value! But let's be honest - no one can bring the value of the vintage pinup perfection you bring
Wahh you're so sweet
Very helpful, thanks so much.
Fantastic content! Thank you for the tips.
Thank you so much!
Fantastic content! I saw where someone else commented about flat lays so I thought I'd add that I find them to be helpful for showing how to style items that you aren't able to model. It helps to jazz up items that would look very basic on a dress form. Thanks for another informative video!
You’re so right! Stitch fix does great flat lays. Adored vintage does too. Love that creative way of thinking.
This is really helpful. I had to shut down my shop cause I was selling my stuff cheaper than Walmart! Haha. Hoping to reopen it and appreciate the info!
Fantastic content!!! Thank you 💜
Thank you for watching!
Great video and on point!thanks so much for sharing, love the items you showed. Great ides the 6.5 selling price point. I've been selling vintage on Etsy for 10 years and although I have been doing most of what you mentioned, comping with current style trends I haven't thought of and probably undersold a few items. And, most importantly vintage is a love of fashion and and fashion in history, Lots of decadent time to clean and prep a garment to present to the right buyer. Also just getting into fast fashion Poshmark stuff because my daughters have a lot for me to sell.
Hey if it sold that’s the goal right!? I’ve undersold some items in my time too but it always makes me happy to see things worn again! Thank you as always for watching and commenting! ❤️
Great video, thanks so much!!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much!
Late to the party, but this was so useful! I was already casually reselling on Poshmark when I just kind of happened upon some really amazing vintage pieces, which got me interested in the vintage reselling world. It's intimidating though! This was a really great video that actually helped me way more on figuring out where to invest my time research-wise so that I could level up to like journeyman status at least. I will say that there are issues for those of with space concerns when it comes to the photography aspect--a dress form is such a commitment for anyone with storage concerns, and though I think I'll investigate the flat lay solution that I've seen mentioned in other comments, even that's requiring some serious brainstorming. Anyway, I'm like a research-minded person, so I'm less worried about finding resources to teach myself how to identify and catalogue vintage pieces, but it's at least good to know that the photography component might be a serious barrier before I get in too deep. Again, this was all such great information, and I really appreciate your expertise (and that you took the time to share it!)
This is so helpful! Vintage is our favorite thing to sell, but since we only do Poshmark we really don’t get much for vintage items. It seems like people are just kind of looking for a deal on that platform. Your video really made me want to look more into Etsy so when/if we find those really cool vintage pieces we might be able to make more AND they might end up with people that appreciate them more. Thanks for all the info!
Thank you so much for watching and I am very glad this helps you! I have been getting some decent prices on Poshmark... I price my vintage with about 20% wiggle room so that I can run sales on Posh and Etsy. Just have to stay firm...lots of low offers. Etsy is a great LIFI platform :), especially with unique pieces!
This was really helpful thank you! I'm hoping to start a physical vintage shop in my hometown and hadn't a clue where to start with pricing
Very glad to help! Love that you are doing a physical vintage shop - that's a lot of work but there's nothing like seeing your customers try pieces on. It's really gratifying.
Hi! My friend Victoria over at Super Geeked sent me your way and I see why! You are super knowledgeable about vintage. Love your hair! Can’t wait to see more videos from you :)
Thank you so much for stopping by! I appreciate it :) I'm already subscribed to you haha.
This showed up in my feed and it may be older content, which doesn't matter to me, but I found it exteremely helpful. I've also watched a lot of different videos but yours was spot on for intelligent, useful information that was very well done. Thank you, I loved it.
I've got a lot of vintage (a few Miss Elliette) the platforms I list on to test the waters either take a hefty cut and most buyers are serial low-ballers or there's little interest. I'm seriously considering trying etsy, not sure
Thank you so much! I also have a video about whether or not Etsy is the right fit for you that people have told me is very helpful! I appreciate your feedback on this video!
Me: "Don't fall in love with anything."
Them: Pulls out mushroom dress
Me: "Dang it."
What a beautiful dress to own tho. Happy for you!
Thank you for the very helpful video! I have a few items, some from family or friends. If there are old photos of people wearing the clothes, should you include it in the listing? It seems that would help authenticate (maybe not due to editing software) and show off how it was worn in that era. How might photos or other personal mementos impact the pricing? Thank you!
This is called "Provenance" and true vintage collectors love it. If you have old photos of people wearing the clothing I'd absolutely include it and the history of the item! It makes a piece more special to know the original owner's name, what they looked like, how they wore the piece etc. Vintage is about preserving history as much as it is about fashion :)
I once posted a photo for sale of a woman wearing a swimsuit in the 1920s. The person who bought it said she owned the same swimsuit and wanted to have the photo too!
This whole outfit 😍
Mine? Thank you! The dress was made with a 50s cotton sateen tablecloth I fell in love with. The colors! The pattern! I love it.
Shop Foxburrow yeah girl, I loved the funky flower accents on the earrings and the broach too ❤️ stop being so precious!
@@caitibemis7420 Thank you! The earrings are Koi fish from my friend over at Winnifred & Bramble etsy shop. She does awesome stuff!
I'm also terrified of saying something is older than it is. Like I would have said that red sweater is 80/90s cause I'm scared lol
I need to learn more about identifying eras
There are professional vintage sellers who do flat lie photos that are extremely professional! Lucky Dry Goods, in Ballard, WA, is one example of this. They own two retail stores also. Beautiful photographs!
Ahh I feel like I always overlook flat lays, as they are a newer "insta" form of selling. I do a few here and there with pants or jumpsuits that don't fit. I'll check out Lucky Dry Goods :)
@@ShopFoxburrow They are on Instagram!
Hiya Brittany, you look so cute, love the outfit but the red lip made you shine😉! Very good advice! The only thing I’d add is if you’re not a dedicated vintage seller (long tail), put it on eBay or Poshmark to flip quick at a price you’re comfortable with. Devaluation of vintage is a big problem with sellers who as my husbands friend says “not my monkey, not my circus”😆, that makes it harder for us serious sellers to sell pieces we’re willing to wait for that specific buyer who knows the value, will treasure it! Have a lovely week! Jet 🧡🎸🎶⚡️
Rock ‘n’ Roll Rebel definitely eBay especially is a great place for one off vintage pieces that people come across. I’ll have to remember to say that in a video!
And thank you! I swear I only really wear lipstick when I’m doing these videos and modeling for my shop 🤣 I should put it on more.
Shop Foxburrow - I’m glad I could help! Oh, you really should wear red lipstick more often, your whole face lights up! I often go out to run errands w/ just red lips & am always surprised at the compliments I get- instant face glow😉! J. XXX 😘💖🎸
Hi, thanks for taking time to give us this valuable information. I have a question. What about shipping costs? Are they included in the price of the item when you sell it in etsy?
That is up to you. Etsy has good control over that sort of thing. I do not offer free shipping, but many other sellers do. So I weigh my items, and Etsy calculates the buyers shipping costs based on their location, with a 50 cent handling fee added on that I charge to help cover a portion of the sales fee Etsy takes from shipping costs.
Thank you for this. My Rolling Stones 1981 baseball tour t-shirt that I bought when I was 15 is still in great condition. I would like to sell it.
I see it on ebay for $1000 and for $350. Help! TY
I use a mannequin and the hang on the wall as well
Hello! Love This video was really helpful! thank you!! (Also love your red phone top so cute) However you only mentioned 1st dibs for a luxury brand - 1 of my vintage finds is a super cute perfect condition Valentino boutique wool pencil skirt with a built in belt. For this one I can’t do the 6x or retail match & resale Prices I’m finding are all over the map from $50-$650. Im confused & could use a few more words of wisdom about this particular piece. What do you suggest?
Pencil skirts are a hard sell. They aren't especially in style right now. I'd check The Real Real and see what they are listing valentino pencil skirts at, and go from there.
@@ShopFoxburrow ok thank you!
hi, I'm new, from Christina, any chance you could review your photography and photo editing, or direct me to a vid you've made on it? the few shots you showed looked fabulous. this vid overalls is insanely fabulous!!
My biggest hang up with this kind of video (I've been wanting to do one) is that I use my phone to both take my pictures AND record my youtube videos so I can't figure out the logistics.
super thank you
hi, I have a question. How to recognize cold Rayon you mentioned? It's hard to find fabric labels on garments from the 30's-40's ... thank you in advance for advice, with love Agata
@@agatarek_pl Yes, older garments usually didn't have those care labels but Cold Rayon gets its name because it is cold to the touch. It's a silky, synthetic fabric that is woven so if you look closely it will have a weave to it. There's also specific burn tests that you can do, though I am not experienced with many of those.
@@agatarek_pl also this is a good resource: www.afashionablestitch.com/2018/10/fabric-friday-1940s-cold-rayon.html
Thanks so much for the great info! It's good to hear in real terms what I basically do in my head when pricing. I'd never heard of flippertools.com so thank you for sharing that too!
yay! glad to provide another resource :)
I have a pair of green tag Lauren Ralph Lauren Jeans I have no idea what I should list them for or even if they are vintage any thing I should look for
Try the 6.5 method or the comps method, I think those would be your best choices! Make sure to include things like whether they are high rise when you search.
Shop Foxburrow what is the 6.5 method ?
Buttons!
The Miss Eliliette Swiss dot jumpsuit, I would ask $145.00!
That's around what I would ask too! But, it's NFS haha! One of my favorite pieces, though I don't fit right now.
If the item has original price tags, do you sell it for that same price? And how do you clean or get the smell out of clothes with tags?
Hi there! Good questions. No I do not sell items for the same price because of inflation. Many times if you find a new old stock dress say, from the 1950s, it may have sold for $5.50 or something similar! I don't take the tag price into account unless it's a very high dollar amount which lets me know it was a high end piece.
For smells, a spritz of vinegar, or a spritz of vodka should help the smell on NWT items. Airing it out for an extended period is the best way to get rid of the smell in conjunction with those methods
Okay, thanks! The items I have are approximately in the $60.00 - $80.00 price range on the tags.
I listed a 1970s corduroy jacket and bell bottom combo on Ebay for $45, and accepted an offer of $38 15 minutes after I listed it.... I'm thinking I priced it too low?
I'd say so :X --- 70s vintage is super hot right now. Someone got a great deal :)
The hem on your fifties mushroom dress isn't typical and the inset is not crochet.It is lace and was probably used to lengthen the dress by whoever home sewed it.Which would explain them using the hem chosen to conserve any length possible.The red top has dolman sleeves.Keep studying young grasshopper.
Thanks I'l never stop learning :) If I ever sell the mushroom dress I'll investigate further to see if it's altered.