how to start a thrift & resale business | how I sell used clothing on Facebook Marketplace!

Hey friends! In this video, I am sharing my tips for how I resell used items online! I primarily use Facebook Marketplace, but these tips will work with any selling platform that you choose! :)
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TIMESTAMPS :)
0:00 intro/how i got into reselling
1:05 disclaimer/ how much money i make
1:36 finding inventory/ what to look for +tips for beginners
3:32 documenting your inventory/ keeping records
5:40 checking your inventory before selling
6:25 do i wash the clothing i sell?
7:30 taking photos/ how I take photos of my clothes
9:40 creating the item listing/ titles, description, prices, shipping etc.
15:15 making the sale/ what i do after an item has sold
16:38 how i ship my items / tools, carriers, personal notes, etc.
19:00 getting paid, direct deposits, PayPal, and taxes!
19:50 ending and thanks!
much love,
jess xxx
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♡About Me ♡
Hey! I'm Jessica Trevarthen. I'm a 22 year old lifestyle vlogger living in Austin, TX. I am a Senior in college at the University of Texas at Austin. I am majoring in Radio/TV/Film and minoring in Business. Hook 'em! :) Tune in for vlogs, thrifting content, Poshmark reselling, wig love, and so much more. See you in my next video!
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☆ Wig in this Video: Jon Renau "Rachel" synthetic wig in the color Almondine
this video is all about thrifting, reselling clothing online, thrip flip business, goodwill buys, selling items online, facebook marketplace, mercari, ebay, Instagram selling, vintage resell, making money at home, goodwill thrift with me, thrifting to sell, reselling business, shipping online, shipping clothing, reselling clothing, shoes, purses, and how to make money at home, goodwill bins, thrift haul, Poshmark reselling, eBay reselling, reselling clothing for profit, and so much more!
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[@JessicaTrevarthen]

Hi Everyone! I am so happy that this video has been so helpful to so many of you!! While this video contains a lot of great information for beginners, I have learned so much more and have since evolved my reselling business to be better than ever! Please feel free to take a look at my other videos and follow along with me as I continue to learn and share my experiences reselling with you!! :)

[@erinfry3334]

Your video is so great! Exactly what I was looking for! Are you willing to share your template for selling/spreadsheet stock?

[@kimberlyadamsministriesliv6690]

Never in my KZbin searching have I found exactly what I needed for selling items online until now … great video! Thank you!

[@sarahgraziadei5586]

I agree!! Just subscribed to your page as I’m looking to start my reselling business soon

[@lizitbe1427]

Best video Ive seen on resealing clothes so far. Have a baby on the way and was looking for creative ways to make some side income. Thank you for this great info.

[@JessicaTrevarthen]

So glad it helps!! Good luck! ❤️❤️

[@barbra429]

@@JessicaTrevarthen Can you please do a video on how you created your page

[@lorirath]

I just watched 5 videos on reselling, thrifted items... this by far was the best!! Thank you

[@debbienelson6601]

So glad I found you Jessica! Another great video!

[@darlenecarpenter753]

Thank you sooooooo much! You are so sweet and kind for sharing your process.

[@rhondaprobichaux]

Love Love Love your video! Very informative with some great tips.Thank you so much for sharing!

[@amyhoff1005]

this was so helpful!! Appreciate this video and you

[@chinyzurc9790]

JUST WHAT I NEEDED! Thank you thank you. Happy new year

[@lianeyoung3921]

Thank you for taking the time to walk through the entire process in an easy to understand manner. Very helpful!

[@aaronchen3034]

This is extremely detailed! Thank youso much for the advices!

[@eden3094]

Great video! Thank you for such thorough info without a bunch of unnecessary chitchat.

[@Petegreenfeet]

Love the message on your shirt you are wearing. Also great info and content here. Great work!

[@iloveislandlifekeywest]

So helpful Jessica! I never even thought about using Marketplace. I really appreciate this video.

[@AV_AllYouNeedIsLove]

Great informational video! Thank you!

[@veeswiftieee432]

Thanks for sharing! I really like your video style!

[@katwmn2524]

I have been totally lost until now. Thank you for your detailed insight. So excited to get started.

[@annvankampen9274]

Would love to see your hauls. Especially at the bins!!

[@malynnmorales5351]

Thank you jessica!! I started a part time job at a goodwill outlet and im a mom and ive had a spark in my brain lol to start resale business , and you gave me the greatest tips and answered my questions and questions i didnt know i needed to ask! For that i am gratefull , happy holidays and thank you

[@ashleynicoledavidson]

Thank you for the very well organized tips. Incredibly helpful ^_^ Bless you

[@chynna_url]

great tips jessica!

[@elisamartinez7156]

Starting my own reselling business and this videos was the perfect information n

[@SeanPFarley]

This was really helpful. Thank you.

[@Karensnetwork]

why are you so professional?!!! thanks for this

[@gamingnerdgirlz]

texas person here, i agree with you on quite a few things thank you for the info.

[@lorigilbert3173]

Thank you for all the info. Great video👍

[@shadiroache2453]

Very informative video. Thank you so much!

[@jimmysalinas9721]

Awesome video. I’m just about to start my own online business, this information is very useful. 😁

[@MsPsteelers]

Wonderful explanation!! Thanks and Mr. Bean is too cute🥰

[@kimgreene3095]

Really informative. Thank you 🎉

[@Shannonnielsen585]

This video was very helpful! I sell mainly my shirts from my personal closet and a few other things to declutter. Shirts seems to be the easiest to sell, because they are so light. I do avoid anything breakable to ship. Facebook Marketplace is my favorite to sell on.

[@nicolecaudle161]

Amazing!!!

[@journey2xl]

Great information. Thanks!!

[@JenniferBennett-ds7nk]

Thanks Jessica, I have been wanting to start a used clothing business for a year, and I believe the time is now. I have a few bins of clothing, but I was unsure of the shipping and payment process, so thanks for this video.

[@KasiJones]

so helpful. Thank you!

[@AE-km1gz]

Great info! What I noticed first though even before I read your shirt is that you have light in your eyes! It’s rare to see online so it surprised me for a minute haha. (Fellow believer here!☺️)

[@NathanMichaelBlack]

Great video, thank you!

[@landorisanderson8798]

Thanks for making this video.

[@Brunse61]

Thank you so much for the great information. My grandson has a small dog named Bean Too!

[@corinne_momof8]

This was such a great and informative video!! I get overwhelmed quickly when learning new things, thank you!!!!

[@corinne_momof8]

Do you have the option to offer free shipping on Facebook marketplace if someone buys several items from you?

[@Deeishere3]

Thank you. I love how you explained everything well. I am looking into selling on FB.

[@elizabethwright4784]

Me too!

[@lavendercakewaffles2820]

Great information ❤

[@annvankampen9274]

Excellent Video!!

[@cassievolp]

Thank you so much!!

[@absolute3112]

Thank you a million and a half!!!

[@patriciamoses4968]

Thank you so much 🌷

[@kelleyerway649]

love your shirt

[@nahirtorres82305]

Hi Jessica!! I’m really interested in starting to do this as well, reselling on FBM and maybe expand to other platforms too! And your video truly inspired me and helped me understand a lot about this reselling world! I love how organized, helpful, and informative this was! I have a question: how much te do you spend daily or weekly working on listings, posting, mailing, etc.? Thank you!

[@danielkoomson-fq9kf]

Thank you very much ❤

[@soniaz1487]

Need some inspiration for selling my entire wardrobe. Willing to learn how to sell myself versus selling at a local buy/sell/trade.

[@meaganpage1260]

Hi! I know this is an older video, but I'm wondering if you use Facebook Shops or if you are simply selling in marketplace with your personal account. In the above video, it looked like you had an actual page, like an ebay store, so I wondered what you're using. Thanks so much for all the good info!

[@barbra429]

Can you do a video and give more detail how you created your spreadsheet

[@justwondering7053]

Hey, I know you commented 2 years ago but just wanted to answer in case you were wondering. The spreadsheet used was a simple Microsoft Excel one with some simple formulas. Happy to send you a template if you still needed.

[@barbra429]

@@justwondering7053 I've decided not to do reselling.

[@Shytravels]

Would you be able to post your spread sheet template for other people to use? or can you explain how you made it?

[@briscolazaro6819]

Hello, I really love your video. What type of shipping bags will you recommend, like for different sizes?

[@TesoroDelSol]

What is the column with all the strikethroughs? Sizes? Quantities? Thanks so much for a GREAT video. :) xo

[@thedailyincomeblueprint]

Hi! Great video! What size are your bags that you ship your clothes in? Your mailers.

[@rachelr8837]

Great tips! What if you just want to do local pickup and not ship at all? Does FB marketplace support this option?

[@Tammylynn64]

Would displaying clothes on a dressmaker's manican or having someone model it ( wear it) ? Which one do you think would be best? Thank you for your help 🙂

[@Tammylynn64]

Can i just print out the label on regular printer paper and tape it to the package with clear package tape? Thank you for your help 😊

[@jenniferjuneau7329]

Hi Thanks so much for this video. The question i have is when you had something sold after 2 months, doesn't it fall out of the algorithm? How do you keep it on top, unlist and relist?

[@barbra429]

I'm sorry maybe I missed it are you selling on just regular Facebook marketplace or do you have a Facebook marketplace business page they are 2 different things so I'm a little confused.

[@alejandragarcia9934]

I am thinking of reselling clothes and shoes where do you think I should start this is something new for me where should I start to sell?

[@drewdelavega8741]

This might a late comment but I'm looking to sell some of my clothes on facebook marketplace, but they're usually all plain shirts (from H&M and such) but they are in great shape. My question is that is it even worth selling it?

[@maybellineblush4248]

Do you leave the tags on the items you re-sell. Also can you help me create my excel inventory sheet. Thanks

[@ritacardenas1520]

Great video, very informative appreciate you sharing this information I’m not great on Excel formulas, hope I can figure out how build it so it will calculate profits & loss, 🤣

[@JessicaTrevarthen]

I definitely recommend Mogi Beth’s spreadsheet for reselling! It’s amazing and has all the formulas for profit and margins already calculated in!

[@6821hominy]

VERY HELPFUL AND DETAILED VIDEO.THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL OF YOUR HELP YOU DID AN AMAZING JOB. P.S. YOU ARE A VERY PRETTY YOUNG LADY AND YOUR DOGGIE IS SWEET. I'M IN TEXAS TOO!

[@rosalia4770]

Do you recommend porch pickup??

[@barbra429]

Can someone please help! I just tried to sign up and list on eBay, it asks for a category, I wrote used clothing, then it wanted to filter it down to clothing for babies, women, men etc. The thing is, I am selling for adults and children, men and women, but there's not an option for this and I can't continue to try to list. I don't know what to do next.

[@marywebb-1722]

What spreadsheet is this. Specifically? Or did you make it?

[@merlentrafficano3783]

Hi I am from Texas as well. Planning to do the same. I am selling clothes to my community. Just started yesterday but curious if I need to apply or register for business license or I just need a seller permit?

[@cecetn3383]

Hello Jessica, what formula do you use for the calculation to auto populate on your spreadsheet? Can you let us know please?

[@JessicaTrevarthen]

I don’t use this spreadsheet setup anymore as I’ve moved over to the spreadsheet by MogiBeth! -but I believe in this one I was just using a basic subtraction formula to subtract my cost of goods from my earnings (after the platform fees.) Let me know if you have any more questions! ❤️

[@lorigolden9757]

Did you start selling on fb market place using your name or did you create a Facebook account with your business name? Also to start would you get a tax ID # or wait til sales reach states limit? Thank you!

[@quirks3533]

I'd like to know that as well. Also, I wondered what address she put on the parcels her own or a PO box. And I don't recall her mentioning shipping costs.

[@Serena_Ko]

I really like your video. It's very sincere. Best video I've seen on resealing clothes so far. I have some question. If the customer is not satisfied with the product, how do you deal with that? Refund? TIA.

[@JessicaTrevarthen]

That really depends on what the problem is! If the buyer has a problem with the item not fitting, they don’t like the quality, or something else that is out of my control, I don’t give refunds. I always give out measurements, fabric content, disclose all flaws, and answer any questions before someone buys to make sure they know exactly what they are getting! The only time I will give a refund is if I made a mistake, like missed a flaw or gave the wrong measurements. Even then, on Poshmark the buyer has to open a “case” and provide proof that something is wrong with the item, then the Poshmark team will decide whether or not to refund.

[@Serena_Ko]

@@JessicaTrevarthen Thank you so much to confirm this to me.Return process is huge and cost a lot of money.

[@merlentrafficano3783]

Hi thinking to do this. Is it required to have a business license to do this type of business?

[@chinyzurc9790]

What is the name of the spreadsheet?

[@catherinedelamerced4465]

Thank you for this video. I had a question. Did you open a separated account for your business before selling things? And do you also need a business license before starting?

[@catherinedelamerced4465]

Hi again also how often do you renew your listing? Every week?

[@HutaoxiaowanZi]

can i ask you a question: Is it easy to be detected as a violation by the system if the name of the brand is written on the title of the uploaded product. Before I uploaded the title of the clothes with Burberry short sleeves, the system judged that I violated the rules and closed my marketplace. I can't find the cause of the problem.

[@JessicaTrevarthen]

Facebook has very strict rules about selling name brand items like Burberry. Because there are so many fakes out there, and Facebook has no way to authenticate them, I think they just take down a lot of the listings trying to sell them. Their system is very smart too! It picks up those name brands not only from the title and description, but even the photographs/patterns in the photos. I think there’s a way to sell authentic high end items without your account/listing getting removed, but I’m not sure how to go about that! (Or what their system is wanting you to do to prove the item is authentic) Personally I would try a different platform like Poshmark where they have an authentication process for items $500+! -or use a third party authentication to accompany your listing! Good Luck! :)

[@judyannwolters5508]

Thanks Jessica, good info. I didn't catch the name of the label printer. What was it? Also, you use US postal service is that correct? I believe FB's shipping is with UPS. Are we still able to opt out of Marketplace shipping? Thanks again.

[@JessicaTrevarthen]

I use a Dymo 4XL printer! I have it linked in the description! I only use USPS yes! Fb does allow you to choose USPS as your shipping option, but I *think if the item is over 1lb it’s cheaper to use Fbs UPS shipping option. If you don’t want to offer shipping on FB then you don’t have to! You can keep it local pickup only! :)

[@judyannwolters5508]

@@JessicaTrevarthen Thank you, great info.

[@jackiesicilian5720]

So shipping, you pay for through fb??

[@heliomorph]

Do you accept returns?

[@barbra429]

How do you get customers

[@juliebabes9667]

How do you file this on taxes ?

[@maybellineblush4248]

I looked up snackfish for pre-printed thank you cards. Did not find. Can you tell me if I am looking up what I heard correctly?

[@AD-cs6rp]

Snap fish lol

[@Eli-bz4vv]

Why do you prefer Facebook market over Poshmark?

[@accordingtokayla]

Do you pay shipping or does the buyer? /a video on how that works with Facebook would be awesome!

[@JessicaTrevarthen]

The buyer pays for shipping! I just input the weight of the item when listing so FB knows how much to charge the buyer for shipping!

[@helentoledo846]

Thank you for the helpful tips. Jessica. How much shipping usually cost?

[@thelmastanley129]

How do you store your clothing (inventory) until they are purchased?

[@Wanjawamugo]

Good question. I would like to know.

[@lisascountrycreations334]

Thank you for sharing this information. So if you do ship, how will the buyer purchase the item from you? Do you send them an invoice or can they purchase directly from Marketplace?

[@JessicaTrevarthen]

They purchase directly from Marketplace!

[@lisascountrycreations334]

@@JessicaTrevarthen thank you!!

[@starlight_s_f5410]

Do you delete and relist items? I notice when I do that I get zero views on the time and never any attention.

[@JessicaTrevarthen]

I do on Facebook and Posh! Sometimes on FB I get 0 views and I’m still unsure why :/

[@elisamartinez7156]

Where did you say you get your personalized shipping bags ?? They are adorable

[@JessicaTrevarthen]

I get my poly mailers on Amazon! The personalized Thankyou cards are from Snapfish!

[@melissapimienta4324]

Thanks for your video! My question is a bit different. How do other sellers do it when receiving payment on fb if the account is under a nickname that is not their legal name/last name? I know you need to link your bank account which I did, and I know you can create a fb account without using your legal name/last name. So I was able to list my items for local Pick up/meet up with no issue. And later gave me the “offer shipping” option I clicked on it and it did the change and It asked for my legal name and lastname for my bank account / shipping from info. I have entered the info. Then the next day I got my account disabled. It asked to show my face and move in diff angles and submit it to fb to make sure I’m a real person, so I did that verification process. My account is enabled now which is good, but my banking info/ shipping from info is deleted. Can you please help me, thanks!

[@NWAdventureGal09]

Sounds like something you should go directly to Facebook Marketplace support for help with!

[@melissapimienta4324]

@@NWAdventureGal09 thanks It’s just so hard to get a hold of them. Have you experienced this similar situation?

[@Tammylynn64]

Is that limit $600.00 per. Month?

[@SpiceCDivorcePartyPlannerShow]

what type of scale do you use to weigh clothes

[@JessicaTrevarthen]

There's a link in the description to the scale that I use! I definitely recommend using a scale that has a detached screen so its easier to read if you are weighing larger items or boxes! :)

[@SpiceCDivorcePartyPlannerShow]

@@JessicaTrevarthen great advice thank you

[@elizabethwright4784]

So the prepaid shipping envelopes aren't a good idea?📫

[@JessicaTrevarthen]

Do you mean the “prepaid shipping label” vs “your own shipping label” option on FB? Prepaid allows buyers to pay for shipping and then FB will automatically send you a shipping label for it! This is what I do! Otherwise, you have to go purchase your own shipping labels and it can get expensive/time consuming. I’m not sure about prepaid envelopes, I just ship my items in a plain polymailer with the prepaid label that FB provides!

[@gianthills]

Facebook marketplace blocked me right away after listing ties and accused me of trying to sell knock offs, which is false.

[@aubreychuene8657]

Hi, is the delivery cost included in your selling price ??

[@JessicaTrevarthen]

Nope! Buyers pay extra for shipping!

[@Yazzie101]

Sharing yo groups doesn’t work anymore so I don’t have views! My old listings show .. not sure why and Facebook don’t help!

[@barbra429]

My sales are down to zero no matter what I do

[@anidaralopez5676]

I'm thinking about how many clothes I've given to Goodwill.....clothes I got too fat/old to wear, and clothing I NEVER wore (I have 3 evening gowns I thought I'd wear on a cruise one day....nope.) I'm going to stop giving them away. I don't care if I only get $4 bucks for a dress, that's $4 I didn't have. I thought Goodwill was really helping people with disabilities to have a job, and people with little income be able to buy clothes. Evidently not.

[@jamakuko19]

Nice video, but you said you never wash the clothes you sell, and your items description says "washed and ready to wear"

[@JessicaTrevarthen]

I do wash some of them! Sometimes I find a stain or they just feel like they could use a wash… so I wash them! I only put “washed and ready to wear” on the items that I actually did wash :)

[@mariedamon5655]

Thank you great helpful information x

[@DandyBeingTandi]

So I have been selling on FBM for about a year here and there. A friend was charged a chargeback on three of her orders this week so i was reading through the terms. I didn't realize that a buyer can dispute transactions with their bank and we can be charged for an item we were already paid on! Do you use a separate bank account or anything? This is really scary to me. Also should we sell as an individual or sign up as a business? (If you want to read about this: go to marketplace, help, then type in "What Happens If A Buyer Files A Purchase Protection Claim" and click on seller policies)

[@maybellineblush4248]

Snapfish .... lol

[@UseYourManners123]

😂 i used to own a brown dog that I named Beanie because she was brown.