"Cleanin' Out My Closet"

So I've finished uni which can only mean one thing..

No more student loan! (aka first world problems)

But with no job, and no income, something must be done to get some money in my pocket.

So with great regret, I've decided to sell a lot of my clothes.. (well maybe just a few)

For those of you who are planning on doing the same, I'm going to sound exactly like wikiHow and give you some quick and easy steps to help you stay organised and on track:


#1 - Go through your things.

I know this is stating the obvious, but it really helps! Make sure you you go through each of your clothes and decide what you are definitely keeping, what you are unsure about, and what you want to go. I find that the clothes that I haven't worn in a while (over a year) are normally the ones which I no longer want to keep. 

The items which you are unsure about and want to go, take them out and lay them across a spacious area.


#2 - The groups

Once you have layed out what you plan on getting rid of, figure out what you want to sell, what you want to take to a charity shop, and what you've ended up deciding to keep. Once this is done, put all the kept items back in your wardrobe and all the charity shop items (if any) into some plastic bags. Now for those items you wish to sell, I would now split these up into various categories. For example: 
- Dresses
- Trousers
- Skirts
- Tops 
etc.

You can now begin to sell!

#3 - Time to sell!

Now I'm no expert on selling on websites such as eBay. But I have a fair idea of what works and what doesn't.

First - Photos

Make sure your clothing items contain as many photos as possible, I'm talking wide-angles, close-ups the works! You want to make sure your clothes stand out from the rest! 

Show details of the lining and material, show sizing labels attached the the garment. All of these elements will certainly help to making a great sale. 

What also works is using a plain background when taking your photos, white is preferable, but if you cannot access that then any plain background works too. Maybe even take photos of the clothes on you, so that your buyers have a fair idea of how it fits to the body.

Play around with your photos and make sure to take your time. You don't want to be left with a 'no-sale'.

Second - Description

Make sure your description is short and to the point. Use a fun but clear font and make sure the colours you choose are bold and stand out.

Don't waffle with the products description. I find that using great adjectives works, but make sure not to over do it.

Keep to the facts - Make sure the size, material and colours are all correct. You don't want to be left with bad feedback and an angry customer!

But most importantly - have fun with it - embrace your inner Apprentice and make sure your 'pitch' is perfect!

Third - Pricing

This is always a difficult one for me. I find it works best to do a little research and look back to how much you bought it brand new. The subtract that amount by the condition of the garment, and how long you've had it. 

Word of advice - eBayer's love a bargain! If you really want to make some money, don't end up selling your item for pennies and paying more for the P&P. Trust me! I've been there! 

I find it helps to use the 'Buy it Now' option more than the bid. If you believe your clothes are worth the money, then don't risk it with a bid starting at £0.99

Finally, don't over-price! Otherwise you'll never get a sale!

So that's it for my wardrobe clear out! I hope my tips and advice can help you all in the future. Make sure to have fun with it, and if you're not 100% about giving your clothes up, then don't do it! Regret will only come your way!

Talk soon!

Love,

H