How To Ship On Poshmark - A Complete Guide For Beginners

[@jowiens32]

I disagree. I love wrapping my items up like a gift with a card. I have tons of reviews from people loving the special touch of their item being well packaged and they felt special. As a result I have so many repeat customers. It says something about the seller to take extra care and I feel like I’ve developed trust that buyers will receive something that has been wrapped carefully. Yes it takes extra time, but it’s been worth it for me for sure. I reuse materials and use up things I have at home, but still make sure it looks beautiful!

[@helpfulcommenter]

Sounds like a fun hobby. There's all kinds of sellers. More business oriented and more hobby oriented. I'm sure your buyers appreciate it.

[@kristy2021b]

@@helpfulcommenterI wrap my items in tissue paper and make a full time living reselling. It’s not a hobby.

[@jowiens32]

@@helpfulcommenter Both can be true. I’m a successful business person and always have been AND my customers appreciate my emphasis on their experience.

[@helpfulcommenter]

@@jowiens32 Customers buying clothing online just want it to arrive as advertised, undamaged, and fast. That’s it. It’s your money and time though so have at it

[@piggylicous1]

Same. I find when I wrap my items pretty my reviewers started writing reviews rather than just stars. I’m a 5star seller. Wrapping with care makes people feel special and if you have the time why not make someone smile 😊

[@walkinginthewild]

I would actually recommend always wrapping clothing in tissue paper or something, especially if you’re reusing a box. When I first started, I got multiple return requests because the buyer would say it was dirty when it was just residue from the box… dumb and unnecessary, but saves trouble in the long run

[@TakeItSlowMo]

True! I like to use recycled/recyclable items too to protect items on top of just tissue paper

[@stickysteph]

Agreed. I do not add any frills. I only use free USPS boxes/envelopes. I just checked my posh stats - after 6753 sales I've only gotten 12 people mark packaging as an area for improvement. Drives me nuts when I get one though haha. As a customer myself, I don't want all the extra TRASH.

[@TakeItSlowMo]

Totally true! Just anything thing to throw away which I’m trying to avoid with the whole “secondhand fashion” thing 😅

[@teresawhite9413]

I always protect my items in a plastic bag before putting in a polymailer or box. Buyers can reuse the bag. Way too many times I’ve received items with the boxes and polymailers damaged. I get so many positive comments about my packaging.

[@TheCheryl1019]

I agree. Definitely put in a clear plastic poly bag before putting in whatever shipping polymailer or box you are using. I don’t know how many items I’ve gotten just shoved into a box, not only is it unprotected it also looks messy. I also get thank you a for the extra protection.

[@robertunger5788]

The only thing I saw in the video that I disagree with is on one of the boxes, you put the label on the crease (the small opening where the top flaps come together. Never put a label there, the label can be damaged in transit, making the label unreadable. Put the label on the flat part with no openings.

[@deuspronobis6112]

Great video. The paper tissue i have an issue with. I always put the purchased item in plastic bag before placing them into box or a poly mailer. As a customer myself, i absolutely hated receiving purchased item from seller that showed almost a negligence, for example leather shoes were sent in a medium box that was soaked by the rain in front of my door, extra care of a simple plastic bag inside would have protected my purchase from elements. But alas.

[@angelalittle7522]

The post office staff is so rude. 😂😂😂

[@TakeItSlowMo]

True sometimes 😅

[@tiktokshock4652]

It’s the post office, at this point I feel like it’s just in the job description 😂 no matter where in the country I’ve been it’s always like that

[@townvintage]

I was gifted a few tea bags, stickers, a face mask and several little bottles of toiletries like from a hotel with the first thing I ordered from Poshmark. It was kind of weird actually, I didn’t really want to use any of it. I used to send signed prints of my art with my packages, but I didn’t get any comments or thank you’s for adding the extra things. Now I just wrap in tissue with the thank you sticker like you do and several people have commented that they appreciated that it was packaged with care. I like to print out the second page of the poshmark label on the label paper too, the one with the name of the item and who it’s going to, and I write a personalized thank you on it and put it in the envelope too. It’s a simple system but it makes people happy

[@missdefiant8774]

What happened to your what sold videos?? I haven’t seen you upload in a month. I looked forward to them every Monday. Good or bad we would like to see.

[@MogiBeth]

I posted on Instagram about this, but forgot to mention it here. Unfortunately I got really tired of making the same thing week after week. I’ll definitely make them occasionally moving forward, but I’m trying out different content week to week 👍

[@melissarowe8998]

Post office will print your labels now… no papers cost… nothing…with the QR codes….

[@helpfulcommenter]

Nothing? What about the cost to your time lol Time is money

[@TakeItSlowMo]

Good to know!

[@FurryPoodle]

curious as to why your fold the USPS polybags. To me, that makes the bag less secure and needs additional tape. I ditched my dymo for a wireless rolo. Not sure if I like it better yet.

[@Ihavevalue]

Agreed! The ones I’ve half folded, several orders have had cases opened for damaged goods or mailer arrived empty. 😂

[@shananigans0117]

Very helpful! Are you going to make different videos about packaging for each platform you sell on?

[@TakeItSlowMo]

Great point!

[@justineshriver9468]

Thank you so much for your videos. I'm so ready for a Dymo label printer... Gotta list and sell more first.

[@TakeItSlowMo]

Ugh, agreed! 😅

[@briana9168]

Love the step-by-step process, thanks!

[@TakeItSlowMo]

Agreed!

[@jpeek1009]

For Poshmark shipments, is it still okay to use USPS Priority Flat Rate small, medium & large boxes?

[@FeatherFinds]

yes

[@NotFunnyNEmore]

So if it's over 5lbs, would I still be charged extra?

[@TexasDolla]

I’ve been selling on eBay for 3 years now. Just started on Poshmark last month. Today I had a buyer get 2 items from me but they paid for each item separately. Is there any way to combine the shipping? Not sure what to do.

[@msarizona657]

Do I have to wait for the label first I just want to make I’m not just sitting around and I’m supposed to be doing something else I already marked item sold

[@LJack-ck8uh]

Now will you do one for EBay shipping please? I just started listing on eBay and can’t figure out where to get envelopes or boxes for Ground Advantage. I guess you have to actually buy them but where? And what sizes? And do you have to weigh the item each sell? Do you need to take a pic of it on the scale? Very confusing compared to Poshmark.

[@kathyadams3366]

I completely disagree. The special touch is part of the reason I have so many repeat customers. It’s taking that special extra step that shows you appreciate your buyer and sets you apart from those that just shove an item in a box. I love wrapping my sales and always include a thank you note and often a small gift.

[@TakeItSlowMo]

I do love to include “free gift with purchase” if I have some small items on hand!

[@PetraDeDonno]

My first sale! The pre paid label was around 7 dollars. Are you saying that I can use any size Priority Mailing Box even a large one?

[@2cheapchicchicks628]

Love your videos! I recently just quit my job to give reselling a full-time try. We'll see how it goes. I wanted to let you know that the dymo printer you have linked is unavailable.

[@TakeItSlowMo]

Ahhh congrats! Wishing you the best!

[@jasminearceo6059]

How has it gone?

[@angeyturpin9037]

Thanks! Simple & easy to understand important info for us newbies 😊

[@marilynegli1779]

Does anyone know what happened to Mogi Beth? She hasn’t had a video for over 2 months. I hope she’s ok.

[@au_barb]

I hate getting stuff in extra wrapping and ribbon and stickers and cards. It's such a waste! The worst is when people include religious pamphlets and prayer cards and propaganda. That's a sure way to make sure I won't ever buy from them again.

[@helpfulcommenter]

If someone included anything religious or political in anything I bought I would report them to Poshmark or whatever they're selling on, and complain until something was done. I would leave public negative feedback as well. That's totally uncalled for.

[@TakeItSlowMo]

Yeah.. sometimes defeats the purpose of trying to be eco-friendly by buying secondhand 😅

[@FeatherFinds]

Great info Mogi! THank you!

[@Howsithanginebay]

Thank you so much!!!

[@shananigans0117]

I’m curious, if someone does want to add the frills to their packaging, how much does it cost in terms of money and time? I get that it can make a small business feel special and bring in loyal customers, but what would the margin of profit be? Ribbon, tissue paper, stickers, unique poly mailers, etc. seem daunting in price.

[@helpfulcommenter]

It will not "bring in customers" Customers on online clothing platforms want the clothes they want in good condition and for a fair price. They don't care about crafts and hobbies stuffed in the bag with their clothes.... But if it's fun for the seller than go for it

[@Rinnysrackroom]

@@helpfulcommenterI disagree with you. You can be a successful business owner and take the time to make your customers feel appreciated. It doesn’t mean it’s a hobby if you do this. Plus I definitely would be a repeat customer at a closet who takes a few extra minutes to wrap my purchase with care over someone who just throws it into a box. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@helpfulcommenter]

@@Rinnysrackroom There’s a gulf of difference between using ribbons and bows and “throwing it into a box” friend. It’s your time and your money. Have at it. But I sell menswear. There’s no “repeat customers” in online clothing shopping. And very few women do this either.

[@piggylicous1]

I just use what I have at home already. I think most people save bows and ribbons and have a million already at home sitting in a gift wrap box. I do buy pretty envelopes and plain white tissue paper in bulk and then add the little touches of ribbon and bow. It definitely brings repeat buyers and they tell me that .

[@helpfulcommenter]

I sell mostly menswear. Can't imagine putting a bow and thank you card lol

[@TakeItSlowMo]

Hahaha that’s fair for men’s wear 😅

[@TakeItSlowMo]

Yeah, I keep my shipping simple too!

[@jbgem1369]

Any advice guys, I am a new reseller. Mercari or Poshmark? Thanks😊

[@helpfulcommenter]

Ebay

[@thrifting_queen]

Poshmark

[@TakeItSlowMo]

Most people would say Poshmark, I say both! I like Mercari 🙂

[@jbgem1369]

@@TakeItSlowMo thank you🤗

[@jbgem1369]

@@helpfulcommenter thanks😊