20 Brands You SHOULD NOT BUY to Thrift & Resell in 2024 🚫

[@lindadorman2869]

When I started reselling, I decided to focus on natural fabrics in addition to condition and design/construction. I only sell silk, cashmere, linen, wool, cotton, leather and suede. Since I pass on anything synthetic made of polyester, rayon, acrylic, etc...this eliminates a lot of low value brands. My only exception is really unique vintage clothing or high end designers. My average cost of goods is $5 and my average sale per item is $40 so this strategy seems to be working!

[@LJack-ck8uh]

Can you share your closet name? Always looking for natural fibers.

[@nd3926]

Thanks for sharing

[@MidwestLib]

Agreed! I’m only looking for quality fabrics these days. I sew and repair, so it pains me to see so much fast fashion.

[@AcornHillHomestead]

Amen. So smart! This is how to break away from the pack.

[@LuLu-xs4sh]

Here's the list if you want to copy & paste in your notes for reference in the thrift store: 1. GYMSHARK 2. Nordstrom’s 3. FRAME jeans/denim 4. Champion 5. Splendid 6. WHITE HOUSE BLACK MARKET 7. HUDSON jeans/denim 8. Columbia 9. Lulus 10. Eliza J 11. FABLETICS 12. Aerie 13. Soft Surroundings 14. allbirds 15. FILA 16. PAIGE jeans/denim 17. adidas 18. VICTORIA’S SECRET/PINK 19. SPYDER 20. CALVIN KLEIN

[@nomprenom7949]

thanks

[@dianahermosillo6080]

Thank you

[@overtremendouslyblah]

I will say- vintage victoras secret slips can make you a lot. They had a lot of 100% silk items too

[@WowMomLiz]

Spyder is at Costco, I feel like any brand that goes there, the resell value just drops like crazy. Calvin Klein, Columbia, Splendid, etc.

[@chappy24]

Only cheaper stuff is there but ya it puts more spyder out there. If you find a good spyder jackets it's 200$ in your pocket. Won't find the good spyder at costco

[@moniquevieira-huestis8114]

I won’t pick up Good American anymore either. I have NWT at reasonable price just sitting. Agree with your list!

[@khinekhine613]

I tried good american jeans once. It was too rigid. Didnt like it.

[@jojomojo012]

Most of those are on my list too. A few others are: 7 For All Mankind, Betabrand, Chicos, Woolrich, and most Free People and Anthropology in smaller sizes

[@micheleholmes1608]

Agree with you 100%. I have to add Michael Kors and Lululemon also.

[@AJTheYoung]

Those are 2 very quick selling brands for me, I litterally sold 5 MK last week 😅

[@kristatraumavictor]

@@AJTheYoungsame. I have decent luck with Kors.

[@ladettea1qaanderson908]

I sold lululemon leggings in one day for $63

[@AJTheYoung]

@@ladettea1qaanderson908 nice ! That’s a very good price tbh

[@carryingcathy]

For me, it depends on the style of both of these. Some stuff moves fast and some sits forever!

[@bbcooper13]

For me lane Bryant, French connection, drew, joes jeans all NWT and still can’t move them

[@JOJOsPicks]

This list is everything! Reselling is tricky with the changing trends. Thanks for sharing your knowledge ❣️

[@resellerstoresellers579]

I agree with you on frame it doesn’t move in jeans 👖

[@Lirelivres]

I love your videos on brands! I’m still learning, there are millions of brands out there and when I’m thrifting I forget the names, yesterday I got a STAUD dress, never seen the brand before, when I got home and checked comps, it resells for about $100 and retails for $323, I was very happy with that, we’ll see if it sells, what doesn’t sell for me is Small sizes and I have a lot of that! Thank you for these amazing videos, keep them coming!!!

[@janicewebber5162]

Soft Surroundings has a following of middle age and older women. I sell it all the time. Larger sizes and on eBay. It does sit on Posh, but have sold it there. Feel like its picked up more since the stores are closing too.

[@midasking1000]

I was surprised that you mentioned Soft Surroundings! One of my favorite stores/catalogs, but truth be told, I tend to purchase their cardigans and duster jackets. Almost never find these online on eBay or Poshmark. One that I definitely avoid is Maurices. Also, women's clothes in the larger sizes do well, but not so much in the XS to S. Love your channel. Thanks for all of your valuable posts!

[@znecbsrua]

LOFT and Ann Taylor is another brand I'm quitting in 2024. I had already scaled back to NWT but now I'm done picking it up completely. Sorels are also getting a bit oversaturated because of TJ Maxx/Marshalls/Ross and department stores have been discounting them quite a bit. I've gotten some new pairs that I paid around $20 for and haven't been able to move them. I'd take any offer at this point that would keep me from losing money but offers aren't even coming in.

[@robindiez4623]

I second Sorels

[@silverowlthrifter]

I bought sorels boots at $10.00...crickets

[@thriftinlindsey]

i think someone mentioned to me that spyder is sold at costco now too, which would make sense as to why it doesn't sell as well as it used to! i've stopped picking it up too

[@ThisIsAmanda312]

Lafayette 148 (unless it's a larger size) Torrid.... I use to be able to flip Torrid so fast-but now it just sits or goes for a super low amount. Has to be super unique for me to grab it these days. This one breaks my heart- Lilly Pulitzer. Unless it's Large, XL or XXL- I use to be able to put Lilly up and sell any item within a week. Been sitting on a bunch of it for over 8 months.

[@dennismiller8602]

I feel i got a little smarter after this video 😊

[@kathiekesterson9635]

My 12 year old grandson told me Champion is out! Haha I guess he is right!

[@nicolemullicane51]

My husband and I are new to re-selling and this video is so helpful. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge.

[@RebekahAllison]

You are so welcome! Thank you friend!

[@ItsYaGirlMad]

100% agree on so many of these brands! Even lululemon unless it's a newer style or well sought out. I shop at bins so I will pick yo because it's super cheap there like you mentioned.

[@khinekhine613]

I love Frame jeans to wear. I would assume it 'd be fast mover.

[@theadventuresoflenaann8838]

I was soooo excited to find Frame jeans in a great style and then……..still sitting.

[@dianevanderlinden3480]

My men's Frame jeans sat for 3 months and had to discount.

[@nrivera4380]

Another reseller said that she buys/sells only plus sizes (1X and up) in Soft Surrounding clothes. Thnx for your input!

[@LJack-ck8uh]

I pretty much do the same. I’m older and have no clue as to the latest trends. Plus size buyers are more conservative overall. I think. Also older so perhaps a bit more money to buy better brands. . Maybe.

[@nrivera4380]

@@LJack-ck8uh I don't agree. Plus size buyers just want clothing to fit right and has nothing to do with conservativism or otherwise. Price is usually not as big an issue as fit.

[@melaniebender7577]

NWT Calvin Klein dresses move quickly on eBay and usually go for $40-$50. Aside from that, I don’t bother with any other Calvin Klein items.

[@emilyvoorhees240]

I do well with plus size CK dresses on eBay. I don’t buy anything other than dresses size 12 and up in ck

[@StephanieHoward__]

Hi Rebekah! I love watching your brand advice videos, you give such great helpful information and I can get a ton of info in a reasonable length video. I love your excitement when you score great items too, because I can relate! 😊

[@callitfavorposh]

Such a great video! I agree with all of the brands you talked about for sure! It’s interesting how certain brands will just decline over time. I need to do this in my Poshmark closet too so thanks for the motivation! ❤

[@makeyasaywat7516]

I’ve added Vineyard Vines, ATHLETA, Lululemon, The North Face, Nike, Michael KORS, Free People, MadeWell, & Spanx. Of course there are exceptions from every brand but I’m not picking up on everything I see.

[@ulab5788]

Soft Surroundings sells from me only in plus size :) The same with Eillen Fisher J Jill Talbots.. Thanks for the video!

[@FIippingCrazy]

Thank you for the helpful information! I haven't been moving Champions NWT. Just sits!

[@Christ-qk7or]

Oh man, I just listed my first Frame cami, lol. Great vid!!! I'm new to reselling, so super helpful, I love that you explain why. New subscriber for sure 👍

[@kelli-rae]

Thank you for these types of videos.. you are providing invaluable information, i find it difficult to keep up with the constant changing trends and how once popular brands so quickly become undesirable. I really appreciate the research and thought you put into your videos - been a follower for a long time and you’ve definitely taught me the most!

[@myresellerlife4666]

I've been passing on a lot of these brands too. I checked comps for Eliza J in the store and they were quite low so I haven't picked them up lately. I also agree with Soft Surroundings, although I tend to find them in the smaller sizes (L and below), I hear bigger sizes still sell. It seems smaller sizes of a lot of brands like Talbots, J. Jill, Eileen Fisher, and Boden are much slower than the plus sizes. A lot of Anthropologie is not selling fast for me either.

[@patmorrison474]

Thank you. Happy thrifting. 😊

[@mayakoyama9130]

I don't come across allbirds that much but i feel like I would also be tempted to pick them up- I love allbirds and don't really wear any other brands anymore. I have foot issues and allbirds are soft enough I don't have to wear expensive inserts. I just got a pair of Lululemon shoes from WMTM and the insoles actually feel like bricks in comparison. Allbirds is being sold at ross now and maybe marshalls.

[@lindseymcgonegal9960]

Super helpful and same as my experience.

[@JeremyAIIison]

Hopefully this will help some aspiring resellers out!

[@agelessglamournotyourmamas688]

Thanks so much!! I am new and really needed this.😊

[@jennedgar]

Love these brand videos, i always learn from you! Thanks so much!!

[@zombieplanB]

I only pick up larger size NWT mall brands for consignment. It hurts to pass it up but it just sits.

[@pamelasimmons1689]

You are 100% correct on these brands. Mall brands are just not selling.

[@reggieronning7906]

Thanks for your videos! Can you do a video on what clothing materials to pickup or pass on? Thanks in advance!

[@camjammi9954]

ah thank u so much for making this it is so so helpful!

[@Beauty_Yaz]

How long do you give an item before re-donating, etc? I am thinking a year? I don’t want to have a lot of inventory that doesn’t move because I have limited space. Thanks!

[@LJack-ck8uh]

I think Splendid is less known but it’s decent quality and I personally like it. Maybe more for older buyers and plus size.

[@AlohaSissi]

Splendid is such a good quality brand , but the Resale !!! Omg

[@carolmarin8208]

Thank you ❤! That was great!

[@Nicoled0425]

I love your videos they are so helpful but all the brands you mention I never find. What is the key to sourcing these great brands. Is there a way to make money off of the commonly found things? Like ll bean, banana republic, gap, old navy

[@ginamarie5575]

Very true list lol … brands are always changing in popularity…. Try to lower your prices on the Frame that’s sitting …. Sizes matter and style of jeans . Skinny will sit usually in my opinion. Wide and straight leg will sell ❤🎉I still bring some of these brands to the buy sell trade store to move for little cash ;)

[@SallyLanger-rd6ew]

Very helpful, I recently had to give a partial refund on a NWT Eliza J evening gown because it was a weird length that I (being very short) had no idea! She was very nice and I understood…still made about $25 but not what I thought it would be since it was unworn and almost $300 new. Sold 1 Soft surrounding dress for a measly $15 just to move it and I picked it up at a $5 fill a bag church sale. Only C Klein piece I sold was today, but they were vintage 90’s jeans. Thanks for all the info and advice, the only thing missing was the pup!

[@loiswells3062]

Please do a similar video on shoe brands, they have changed a lot. For example, I used to do well selling Skechers, but now they sell them in discount outlets, nobody wants to pay good money for them. Plus, today's shoes are made with inferior materials, so even shoes that look new in the thrift store might start to peel and fall apart when you go to clean them. I just bought a brand new pair of Aeosoles flats, only to discover that the cork fabric flakes off just by light rubbing. I threw them away.

[@resellerstoresellers579]

I have to agree with you on most of these Brands done with them lol

[@tiffanyfreeman6072]

Definitely on point with this!

[@selinaparker484]

Thanks for sharing! Your videos really help! Keep up great work

[@KA-qe5or]

Loves these videos! Great info!!

[@VikkiAmerica]

Thank you for the video 😊

[@ramblinralph7609]

Good info - thanks.

[@RagRevivall]

i tend to pick up gymshark only if it's mens pieces- women's does not sell for me

[@nancyjones3235]

Thank u great video ❤

[@BeingMichael2]

Hey friend ,Just love you and wish you were here in California I am 84 and have so many purses as I no longer get out and want to sell them all at real great prices just do not want to ship and have no clue how to sell ......Wishing for a California reseller so I can sell them all.

[@phoeberainier]

Aerie sells really fast for me if you price reasonably. Low sale price but I almost always get it at the bins. I like selling it because I've noticed people will bundle it with like Brandy Melville, American Eagle, Abercrombie, Urban Outfitters etc. Adidas womens wide leg track pants are trendy right now. Allbirds was part of a class action lawsuit lol! I love mine so much but if I pick them up to sell I only expect to make like $15. :c

[@AcornHillHomestead]

I dont sell clothes too much anymore but its insane to see all of these labels coming onto the scene and its affecting businesses that lean towards quality. They cant compete with cheaply made goods. I liked things much better when a few bellwethers were what we would look for. It seems the younger generations have changed the direction of everything and it has mainly caused mass confusion and pollution. Trends are fickle. We have no direction in anything anymore. This is why classics, natural materials and quality construction matter. This is why vintage is so in demand. For instance Boho back in the day was still quality. Now it’s plastic. Plastic belts?? What? Its not cool at all. All new fashion from China does is pollute. We have to stop and return to classic fashion being classy. Fashion is a reflection of who we have become. Look at runway models from the 80’s and 90’s vs today. Today it’s quite creepy.

[@kristatraumavictor]

I agree with the brands. The other thing that don’t move for me - embellished jeqn jackets. They are too bulky sitting in my small spare room so I sold them to a brick and mortar consignment. Also sold a new adidas fleece to consignment outright.

[@charlesadkins8305]

What are your thoughts on Chicos ?

[@ladettea1qaanderson908]

I’ve never picked up any if these brands for resale. I have received some VS pink for free, sold quickly for $15, not worth paying for. I found a pair of men’s Paige Jeans at a yard sale for $5 sold quickly for $39 on Poshmark. I love selling jeans especially men’s but the GW have them priced at $16-40 in my area😮 so I look for them at yard sales.

[@bargainblender]

Thanks for this.

[@naydamiller6702]

Great video 😊

[@londonbanks6121]

Ive sold every Gymshark piece ive ever listed

[@knitunravel]

Soft Surroundings is slow for me. Having said that, I've sold 4 out of the 8 pieces I had in my closet in the past few months. So I guess it still sells? Just slow. Won't be picking it up anymore though.

[@jward3961]

Lol as a shopper I've bought some of these brands specifically because they're cheaper than comparable products from other brands on eBay posh etc. and way cheaper than what they go for in dept stores. I've bought a Gap leather jacket CK wool coat and Columbia shoes just in the last few mo nwt for like $30-40 each. Now I see why. As a buyer idgaf if the brands are "desirable" for most buyers. Ballin on a budget 😂

[@ellenvores2200]

Another great video

[@tuesdaytriciaourtinyhome2295]

I have pretty good luck with White House black market. But I only pick up certain pieces.

[@phoeberainier]

Me too!

[@catiesobolewski4112]

What are those certain pieces? 🤔

[@tuesdaytriciaourtinyhome2295]

@@catiesobolewski4112 mostly plus sizes and ones that stand out to me if that makes sense. Lol

[@catiesobolewski4112]

@@tuesdaytriciaourtinyhome2295 it does! I'm new to clothing reselling and was curious. TY!

[@catiesobolewski4112]

@@tuesdaytriciaourtinyhome2295 Stuff with the "it factor"? Lol. I found a cute NWT WHBM jacket the other day.

[@VirginiaScratcher]

All my jeans are just sitting. Paige, 7 for all Mankind, i only got one lowball offer on a Kut from the Kloth pair in the last couple months. I found a pair of Frame jeans at Goodwill and just left them, i am trying to not pick up more jeans right now especially at $9-10+ a pair. Not worth it.

[@kristatraumavictor]

Same, I’m not selling jeans and won’t pick them up. I’m trying to resell as many of them as possible.

[@loiswells3062]

I gave up trying to keep up with which jeans styles are cool and which are out. Seems to change so often--is it Low Rise, Skinny, Boot Cut, Distressed??? Plus they will weigh over a pound so they are expensive to ship (a consideration because of Returns.) I'm now down to one pair of True Religion, which which used to sell quick. I'm done with jeans now!

[@corinneleger4760]

When Calvin Klein, Columbia, etc started being sold at Costco that's when it became impossible to resell. 😢

[@juliademmin99]

Hi, I thought Allbirds was getting strict about reselling their brand. That's why I haven't picked any of their shoes up for resale. What do you think? Have you heard or read this? Thanks for your great channel!!☺️🥰

[@AndreaGrinoldsSoap]

Finally sold my spyder jacket this january for 18....yeah, no more.

[@WowMomLiz]

Frame is an amazing brand, I have a pair myself, but all the pairs in my posh closet, are just sitting ducks.

[@janeenharrison1953]

I am also sad to watch alot of my Soft Surroundings just sit and it used to be my bread and butter. I feel guilty passing it up when I see it in the field, but it no longer brings me money! Along with J Jill, Spyder. I still pick up Calvin Klein Business suit pieces, they seem to still sell but not quickly. Should you not be getting rid of items older than a year? Ebay fees must be killing you!

[@nicolelamoureux9173]

I feel like i shouldn’t have watching the good brands to sell followed by the bad ones. Im at the store like I remember this brand? But was it on the good or the bad list! lol

[@RebekahAllison]

😂😂

[@rosetinlin2482]

I have never been able to sell any VS Pink leggings etc. Plato’s will take sport bras from me but not the clothing. Think it’s time to clear out and donate the VS from my closet. As for Adidas, if I pick it up at the Bins, I will take to Plato’s with success.

[@thosetruselboys165]

So WHAT does sell good now smh thats a lot of brands

[@rosaleaceretto1225]

20 brands to put aside is pretty minimal when you consider there's TONS OF HIGH-END BRANDS for satisfying return per item.

[@lorigregory-si6zo]

I can't sell Michael Kors to save my life and a few vintage pieces.

[@loiswells3062]

I don't understand the appeal of Michael Kors. The clothes are usually polyester in basic styles, and not even well-made or stylish. The only thing that sells for me are their handbags.

[@Thriftyrealtor]

Spyder is trash. I am hard core Adidas fan but your right. Nike sells better. ❤

[@gettingslim186]

Brands that I stopped, rag and bone, vince, figs ( unless from bins), anthropologie, coolibar,

[@micheleholmes1608]

Vince for sure.

[@doloresmiller6956]

❤❤❤

[@cherylmoore4133]

👍🏽

[@SavPowers]

Ck has been cheap and played out for a while. 😢 I used to think they were the coolest ish! 😂

[@loiswells3062]

Agree, most of the clothes are so-so polyester, don't sell for much. The shoes have really gone downhill in quality. They are cheaply made. I just bought a pair of sandal heels that are supposedly selling for $60 online: they were brand new, but when I got home and removed the sticker on the insole, it lifted a hole in the lining. Now they are "New with Defect" and who knows if the lining is going to continue to peel, leading to a Return??? Sorry I bought them now.

[@n-joysilver7752]

Way too many resellers is to blame for brand destruction and youtubers like you are to blame for there being too many resellers.

[@mayakoyama9130]

I don't disagree about the saturation of resellers but I think TJ Maxx/Marshalls are more to blame for certain brands.

[@llkoolbean4935]

Valid

[@la6136]

The next couple of years a lot of people will quit reselling because of the economy and also new tax laws going into effect. I think it should help bring down the saturation

[@ManateeMilk]

@rebekahallison I’m a full blooded American man and you are the single best source of information for brands and styles I’ve ever come across for shoes and clothes. You’re awesome!!! Don’t tell the other guys 😂

[@whiterobin01]

I only shop at the bins presently. I do sell most of these brands, but I do have to discount them unless it's a real substantial piece. I have a pair of leather Frame jeans and yep they're not moving. 😢