Destashes 101: How to Find and Shop From a Destash! | Vlogmas Day 30

[@DefyAllLogic]

Our local police station has parking spots for Internet purchase exchanges. Most others probably do too. Safe and recorded and easy to find.

[@laurelloaf]

Honestly that’s a great idea.

[@MediocreManis]

I've heard of that before! I think it's such a great idea!

[@evayaaasantewaa448]

Wow, that's great!

[@ryandooley2375]

I am with you on destashing... it's not for me. I love that others do it although I've never actually purchased from one yet. I have roughly 1000 mainstream (I keep them in boxes.. terrible I know) and roughly 650 indies (kept in 2 helmers) and I've definitely noticed that since I've started buying indies (Nov 2020) certain colors that I wasn't impressed with when I initially received it, I tend to enjoy it at some point down the road. Every order I get, there tends to be 1 or 2 that I'm like "meh" so I'll put them in a small box and twice a year I'll revisit the box and will end up really enjoying a lot of them.. so I can't imagine getting rid of any of them!

[@gracelarsh6352]

I've got just over 500 bottles and guessing about 60% came from destashes, I don't do deal or no deal or auctions and I try to keep my purchase price between $5-7. I'm going on a no buy for 2023, wish me luck.

[@evayaaasantewaa448]

This is a highly detailed and smart, smart resource. Thank you for all you did here. You're amazing!

[@MediocreManis]

Thank you, I am so happy when people like my longer informative videos!

[@evayaaasantewaa448]

@@MediocreManis 👍

[@prettypurplepolishes]

If I was in Nail Polish College, I’d want you to be my professor 😂

[@BrittMFH]

Excellent course on NP 101. Bc I feel I can dupe much with what I have, I'm not a destasher or a buyer of destashed. I like to work with what I have and buy polishes that are super special (Grandpa's Garden, for ex). Thanks, Britt

[@talleylach2671]

"We are all but strangers on the internet." Not sure why, but that really struck me! 🤣

[@tdelphia1]

Starbucks! As far as a place to meet sellers and get paid….I’ve used Starbucks as a meetup for years for Craigslist items. I live in the NW and there are Starbucks’ everywhere.

[@vimiv1]

Thanks for another informative video! On destashing- I'm a 100% with you....I never destash anything as long as I'm into that hobby..and my collection has already passed 2000 polishes.... I don't even give away polishes from my collection that I don't really like as a present to close people, if I want to give someone a polish I just buy it anew😅😅...

[@guccideltaco]

Thanks for this video; it's very informative. I've never bought or sold destashed nail polish. I only have about 200 polishes; when I have one I don't like or realize I have a dupe I like better, I give it to my nieces, who are getting into the nail polish scene. I might buy from a destash if I found one I REALLY wanted at a reasonable price (from a trusted seller, of course). I do agree the post office is scary; there is a florist close to me that has a post office window inside, and that is where I usually go. Sadly, they are closing, and I'll have to go to the ACTUAL post office, which is not a pleasant thought.

[@cami-mani]

This is such excellent advice. I don't destash but have bought from other destashes.

[@dianelitman5956]

So helpful. I usually think that if two people ask a question , there’s a bunch more that have the same question. What I don’t understand are the people that sell large boxes of polishes ( as seen on other channels). Do you think they just got tired of collecting? I love my polishes so much I can’t imagine what’s going on with these sellers.

[@MediocreManis]

I bought someone's full collection once and she told me she had just fallen out of the hobby and was sick of moving it all from house to house. Another time I bought a mystery box (I think like 40 polishes) and the person was a swatcher so it was mostly PR stuff for them. I think sometimes it can be overwhelming to sell stuff piece by piece so they just do grab bags

[@gelnails16]

Destash? Never knew that existed...yet another thing i have learned from you. Thanks!

[@cat9lives999]

Do you have a polish shaker/mixer? If so can you talk about pros/cons regarding it? Thanks!

[@MediocreManis]

I don't have one, I actually just like shaking up the polishes by hand haha

[@mckinep]

What a good video. I have a huge stash of polishes and I have been trying to get rid of some mainly because I get overwhelmed with maintaining such a large collection (1,000+) but I don’t want to sell either…too much of a hassle for me. I give my polishes away or even throw them away if I have to. Your links are very helpful.. I have purchased mystery bags from Colores De Carol on occasion and love to indulge in those from time to time although I usually have many of the revealed polishes or something similar..it’s the thrill of finding that one polish that is interesting that I don’t have . Thank you for putting so much effort into presenting all the different aspects of destash transactions. Very appreciated…great job!

[@evayaaasantewaa448]

I just requested membership at Nearly No Rules. Thanks so much for this tip!

[@gaylecooley3630]

I have been waiting for you to do this topic. Thanks for so many great resources, it's really appreciated!

[@rinel.harild5685]

Grreat and helpful video - thank you!

[@MsTerri3081]

Thx for the tips!!❤

[@agatabg]

Great tips all around! I would just add, if you decide to meet in person do it at the police station...ALWAYS! I would not meet at the mall, coffee shop etc. Just find a police station in between you two and everyone is happy!

[@alanecanzone5425]

Thanks for this, Hillary. This was very helpful. ❤

[@justdeanna2]

Thank you so much for this video! I am somewhat of a newbie to the polish scene and this helps a ton!

[@arisunohana]

I’ve honestly been needing to hear your last point. Some people discourage it, but now I just see it as a chance to stay away from spending money on polishes and put that into my other hobby.

[@talleylach2671]

You should teach!! I learn so much from all of your videos!!

[@MediocreManis]

😆 I used to teach English!

[@lifeandrandomness1868]

New sub here! Thanks for putting this video together - excellent job!! I'm not on Insta or FB, but maybe my niece will let me poach off her accts to see what these various sites are like. I was wondering, as I'm new to your channel, do you have a video about your swatch stick process? I can see in the background of this video that you have quite an extensive collection and I was really hoping to learn how you've chosen to group/organize them. And while I'm asking about organization, any chance you've got a Helmer organization video out there too?? Thanks so much -- I'm very much looking forward to perusing your vid library now that I've found you!☺

[@rachelle2666]

Great advice!! Thanks for sharing 💛 I've been looking for a good site for Destash 💅

[@danamarie0424]

I enjoyed this video & learned a lot. I did buy Grandpa’s Garden on a destash & it went smooth but I happen to see a post on FB.

[@KzooBeerGirl]

Thank you for your Vlogmas, it's been great seeing you in my feed so frequently!!

[@britbc4461]

Thanks for the info! I'm hoping to find some good stamping stuff in a destash

[@patriciamadigan5366]

Thank you! I was waiting for this video!

[@JJBabbles]

I usually think DISO means someone is willing to pay top dollar for something, or trade for a similarly 'rare' shade.

[@thehandvvitch]

I've only "destashed" one polish so far that was a dupe I got in a mystery bag, but that was through my Instagram story with someone asking me for it when I said it was a dupe. I have another dupe from a different mystery that I have yet to advertise, the PPU BST had me nervous for some reason, not being use to posting for sale items through FB Marketplace. Luckily my signif has done reselling and I sell art items on Etsy, so packaging and shipping feels less of a hassle when it happens. Currently I have no need to actively destash polishes, a little over a year into collecting I don't feel like I've had enough time to sit with the polishes I have. I do need to think about storage, I currently have over a dozen just sitting on my desk as I have no storage to put them in at the time. I do want to be more... cautious? aware? careful? with my polish spending this coming 2023. Sort of sit down with myself and what I want from the nail polish hobby to be more conscious of what I purchase.

[@nazaninslife]

Omg i didn’t know you read, what genre is your favourite? Mine is thriller and romance

[@bees_nail_art82]

Some destashes are US only I’m in Australia 🇦🇺I’m destashing some of mine I’ve got to many so I am gifting some to a friend the rest I’ll sell or try to. I’m not 1,000 bottles of polish but more than enough polish for one person.

[@MissNemou]

Do you know a destash page who is based in or ships to Europe? 🤔

[@melissaa4168]

Thought this was awesome as I've often wondered stuff you've supplied answers too. Personally dont feel I will be participating. Now I noticed someone called you Hillary however I think you look more like a Lindsey lol I dont know why but that's what I've named you already so no offence but Lindsey it is in my head ( no I'm not a nutter)! Tfs

[@mothralovesyou]

I saw a nail polish I got in Nov 22 PPU for $100 on Mercari and laughed my butt off. 😂

[@MediocreManis]

That's so crazy!

[@evayaaasantewaa448]

I just need to be reincarnated as a many-armed goddess, and that will take care of things.

[@Creppycookies]

Both of your jobs rn when you exposed then not paying you enough 👁👄👁 Last yr towards the end I started to buy from destashers. Mostly from insta and 1 from FB, thankfully the buyers I bought from are amazing. Tho the first time I bought a destash one of the bottles broke, the owner gave me a discount the next time I order from them :)

[@nickistax]

Being afraid of the post office is what keeps me from destashing and selling things online too 😅 there has to be a name for it! Why are we like this?! 😂 I am now VERY extra grateful for the Orly giveaway. You are braving the PO for me! 🫶 📦

[@mothralovesyou]

USPS has online services and you can schedule a pick up at your house. All you need to do is measure and weigh your packages and you can print out a sticker for each one. It's super easy. No post office visits necessary. 💗

[@auntsuesue]

Thanks so much for this information! You rock!