Comments on: The Real Lives of Vintage Sellers: Daily Dilemmas & Doubts

By: Ashleigh

Ashleigh — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:28:51 +0000

Thanks so much for this post! I’m in my first year of selling vintage online and it’s very comforting to know that I’m not the only one facing some of these issues!

By: Ritu

Ritu — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:53:36 +0000

Some great insights here! It would benefit users so much if Ebay or Etsy posted this within their News and PR areas! x Ritu

By: Linda

Linda — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:18:15 +0000

In reply to Sammy. I live in SoCal, in the OC. I sell at the LA based fleas.

By: Sammy

Sammy — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:33:18 +0000

In reply to Linda. hi Linda! Thank you for this comment! You provide some great insights I hadn't thought of. The transition from selling more clothing to less, and focusing on other items which without concern of size, style or "trend" can / will sell at any time and to any type of customer. Where are you based?

By: Linda

Linda — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:30:57 +0000

Great pole, Sammy! Missed it, but I will say that I no longer resell vintage clothing online. Like many of your readers, I’ve found that the time investment far outweighed the profits earned. I put way more effort into selling clothes in the past than I did into selling other vintage items. I know good profits can be made, but I believe it takes extraordinary effort and a singular focus.

These days, I’ll only buy a vintage garment to resell online if it’s something iconic like a 1950s Chantilly lace party dress or a Mexican circle skirt that’s dirt cheap and in great condition. I know I can always make a good profit on items like that. Also, if I think I can make say $20 or more flipping a vintage garment at a flea market, I will buy it as I don’t have to go through the long process of selling it online.

Linda

P.S. Love that you have a consulting service called Clarity. That word is a driving force in my life these days.