SHOULD YOU STILL SELL ON DEPOP? VERIFIED TOP SELLER TELLS ALL 🤭

[@rreaditonreddit5365]

I got verified over the summer and was doing $4-5k/month in sales, and then by January I was down 40%, despite maintaining more effort and consistency. It's hard to not feel like there is a capacity, and that i reached it. I feel like depop is just not a stable enough platform to build a business on, but it is fine for casual sellers. I'm in the process of transferring my inventory to ebay because the user base is much larger and the potential seems endless to continue growth. I haven't given up on depop, but as someone building a business, I realize the importance of a rock-solid foundation.

[@lovelessvintage]

thanks for this comment, i totally agree. i’m glad depop + youtube helped grow my ig following because i actually sell on ig a lot now. if i only had depop i’d be pretty stressed 😅

[@rreaditonreddit5365]

@@lovelessvintage these past couple months have been difficult for sure, and it's just the motivation needed to make sure I overcome these problems! I'm planning on going live more regularly on popshop and whatnot (whenever I get verified) with lots of volume from the bins, and really refining my presence online. Best of luck to you and your continued success 🙌

[@marthaj3348]

I started selling in October 2020 and I’ve sold about 430 items as of today :) I want to make it as a top seller and I’m currently working towards that! I make an average $500 a month and I definitely want to reach that next level. I loved everything that you mentioned in the video thank you!! 😄

[@lovelessvintage]

congrats! keep killing it :) and thanks for watching ❤️‍🔥

[@inanimatedolly]

Do you need to report it on taxes

[@otissaunders6175]

Definitely need binding offers. I have had a lot of offers on stuff and accepted and gets really irritating when people don’t pay. I appreciate the advice this really helps. I want to start doing this full time.

[@lovelessvintage]

had someone send me 6 offers last night on 6 different items. i accepted them all. they didn’t buy any of them 😔

[@otissaunders6175]

@@lovelessvintage it’s honestly reseller torture 🤠 I might have to book a live or something with you by the way! -I have at least 20 pounds of mids, my buddy aaronsvtg did a couple with you Ill ask him whats up with that.

[@xgenkea]

That must be frustrating but at least your getting offers I actually just started a few days ago and i don’t know if it takes some time or what but i haven’t gotten any offers yet

[@annamakesmusic]

I heard they aren’t going to make offers binding.. some legal issue with minors not being able to be in binding contracts and so many young people on the app. But that’s just hearsay. it makes sense, but I’m sure there are plenty of minors on Poshmark using the offer feature.

[@iamdaviddor]

At least you have the offer button. Lol. I updated the app to and nothing. I get tons of crappy offers.

[@plevine81]

My theory is this: younger folks had expendable cash for the first time from stimulus payments and were buying clothes that younger people buy: t-shirts, work wear, etc. there are a few outspoken people in the depop slack chat who claim to still be doing well and the common theme i've found is that those sellers typically sell pricier women's clothing. i sell "mids" type tees and sweatshirts on depop and it is absolutely DEAD for me.

[@xgenkea]

Same here lol I haven’t gotten any traction AT ALL I did just start like two days ago but I thought I would get noticed faster.

[@auxc.6805]

yeah and with so many people getting into vtg as well thinking theyll get noticed super quickly just to only post sometimes and their posts are the ones really changing and manipulating the market because nobody does research or prices correctly as well. Everyone thinks smaller creators have the best deals, while even top sellers in the community are struggling because we all sell the same stuff and depop changes algorithm to cater to the underdogs while still keeping the top top 1% satisfied with explore page and being put on ppls recommendations page and ads straight up. If your not at that top 1% depop wont give you love and sell like others.

[@jakec2120]

where you sell mids now? I just started a bit ago and i’m struggling, i’m literally selling more on poshmark rn.

[@woodpeckers4551]

I started in august of 2021 just doing depop part time listing maybe 20 items a week. started taking it a little more serious in november/december still only listing about 150 items a month. transition into 2022 and my goal is to list 15 items a day including weekends, but i only source mon-fri 10-1. since then i’ve had an insane amount of sales and each week is better than the last. february alone i’ve sold 116 items grossing me 4.2k. i expect sales to continue to increase as more items build up in my store, currently have 433 listed, looking to get around 1k so i sell the same amount daily that i list (15 items). imo if you grind and treat it like a full time job you will get a full time income, if you take days off and slack the algorithm will drop your traffic. that means slacking on listing daily/responding to messages/shipping 4-5 business days after a sale

[@lovelessvintage]

thanks so much for this comment, this is what i wanted to know! i for sure post less and don’t go as hard at depop as i used to so glad to see that it still pays off if you’re hustling at it!

[@kimmifer512]

Been a top rated eBay seller for years. Started back in 2003. Just now starting in Depop due to son’s love of vintage for him and his friends. Wanted to give you props for a very informative and professional video. To be so young and doing so good will only help you branch into more lucrative endeavors. Keep your eye on the prize. From a boomer who wore all this vintage in the 80’s as a teen!

[@lovelessvintage]

thank you so much for this comment! it means a lot, appreciate you 🫂🖤✨

[@mitch4753]

last two months have been my best ever, also done the most work lol, took this last week off and my store diedddd

[@elliott.e2t]

As someone who sells very little on depop, it’s still helpful when I do make a sale! I’ve been trying to add more none clothing items to my account, too.

[@xgenkea]

I’ve only been selling clothes but i’m trying to add other stuff to my depop hasn’t gotten ANY traction though lol.

[@quinnabiigail]

ive been selling on depop since september where Ive been selling vintage, y2k, and fairy vibe clothing and accessories. the changes with the offers not being binding has been frustrating Ive found that leaving the shipping free and upping the price has been helpful. Ifs funny because ive found that having a price above 50 was actually more likely to sell than if the item (like a pair of vintage jeans) was less than that.

[@dperez030707]

Its wierd because im guilty of rather buying an item for say $20 plus 5.95 shipping id rather pay $25.95 free shipping lol 🙄 which literally the same price

[@dutty.vintage]

As a part time seller for a little less than a year. I've been crosslisting from eBay to Grailed, Poshmark and Depop. And I'd say Depop is definitely the hardest to get rolling on and bring in attention. The algorithm for Depop prefers a lot of interaction, so I can see how it'd be tough and discouraging to get started.

[@lovelessvintage]

for sure, depop kinda rewards people that are on the app a lot engaging and posting a ton + have their like “vibe”. back in the day the featured seller + explore page also helped out so much. not sure if it does much for sellers now but featured sellers spots is what made my store take off!

[@kay4732]

We had to take all of the discounts off our items because we were getting so many offers on the already discounted price that would make it more like 75% off. I agree that offers should be binding and have a threshold to avoid low balls. I'm just happy that if you accept an offer, the item stays available (unlike Ebay) but wish it was pre-paid.

[@kayleighmarie1411]

I've had a shop for almost a year (1 yr bday in a few weeks) and have close to 500 sales. I've had another part time job most the time while selling so I haven't put in maximum effort, but I'm happy with the $1,500-$2k it brings in monthly. Sales started really slow this year but they're about normal now even though most my attention is currently on my other job

[@lovelessvintage]

good to hear! my sales have been pretty normal as of late 🙏🏻

[@Vasa-gk1xr]

That sounds so cool, can you link your depop? Would love to follow your shop! 🙂

[@maddieroxx4eva]

Depop has been paling in comparison to Etsy right now for me. I think the issue for me, as a Canadian seller, is that international buyers have a hard time seeing my listings on Depop. The majority of my Etsy buyers are outside of Canada, and I've had a lot of repeat Japanese buyers in particular. The Canadian market is kind of crappy right now. That being said I still really enjoy Depop and it's a great place to post my Y2K and modern branded stuff that I can't put up in my Etsy store.

[@xgenkea]

I know from the videos I seen it looks so complicated to ship from Canada.

[@nolanjohnson7401]

what's sold vids are always super dope and benefit the seller community a bunch!

[@maggieposhes2477]

I just listed my first 5 items on Depop and came here for some advice, this was very helpful, thanks so much 😊

[@lovelessvintage]

😌🙏🏻❤️✨💯

[@wealleating8803]

Did you make a sell yet

[@weluvfran4220]

As a newish seller on depop about a year in selling as of right now depop has it's good and bad days ill sell 1-3 items a week on good months and then other months i wont make any sales but will get lots of offers but for new sellers or people wanting to start their own depop shop I would say its worth a shot to try selling on depop but you'll really have to be on top of your shop (checking daily ,updating items, and most important COMMUNICATION) communicate with buyers and keep them updated with shipping and tracking but depop is still worth a shot but just be prepared to check your page and update your items

[@UnexplainableStories]

I made my 5th ever sale while watching this video! I think you might be a good luck charm 🤩❤️

[@lovelessvintage]

let’s go 😎

[@ashtonleah2395]

Wow I literally have been barely putting descriptions anymore since they added all of the colors, era, condition tags. And I just refresh daily. It seems to work for me but I might have to start putting lengthy descriptions again 😳

[@lovelessvintage]

keywords always help items be found in search more! i always add era, colors, description of graphic, and anything that relates to my item. try it out!

[@SadiesDiy]

ive been selling for a few years i just need more inventory is what it looks like i have maybe 50 items listed, and yes when i do sell i get very excited i've sold 40 items. So with that being said i think i just need to list more items. I really need inventory space and some start up cash.

[@ashleywilkes8950]

I don’t ever comment on KZbin but I LOVE this video. Definitely one of the most insightful and informative Depop videos I’ve seen. I’ve been selling for a couple years now and I’m currently at 1,600 sales. I reached top seller status but I was dropped while I was in school full time and only selling part time (I have one semester left). I have had a really hard time establishing a brand for myself (logo, brand name, etc) although my specialty is womens 90s and y2k. I’m looking to finally commit to a brand name and logo but would love some advice on this. Once I have that squared away I would absolutely love to try selling via one of your live streams. Thank you so much for this video! I hope to hear back from you :)

[@lovelessvintage]

thanks so much for your comment! i really appreciate it :) if you ever want to sell on a live with me just dm me on ig 💫

[@RunTFC]

OMG, I came to your video wanting to hear your Depop message but was incredibly pleased to instantly see your Twin Peaks love. You have no idea how big a fan I am of the series and movie. Saw the premier of Fire Walk With Me in Twin Peaks (North Bend, WA 08-16-92) that ended the first annual Twin Peaks Fest. Anyway, thanks for this video and good luck to you in all you do.

[@lovelessvintage]

love this comment, so awesome you saw a premier of fire walk with me 🔥 thanks for watching 🌲🦉🥧☕️

[@hotchocolatekiss4078]

it does that glitch to me all the time, the loading thing!! still does

[@iamdaviddor]

I remember you! I was a top seller also for 3 years but got out when things were down.

[@РобертаДимитрова]

You being back on youtube has made my year!

[@lovelessvintage]

🥳❤️

[@mptypockets344]

I sell on mercari and Depop sales have been slow on both…after an awesome January….trying WhatNot out to move some inventory….Good point about vintage…all the categories have kind of had their run already…I’m holding onto some pieces because I think they’ll eventually go back up! Another Great video 🔥 💔

[@lovelessvintage]

thank you for the comment! ❤️

[@kalebmiller6230]

I would definitely be interested in seeing a what sold this week video/how much you made! 🙏

[@nothinwatever]

Can you do a video about like profit, margins, and kind of how to know what to price your items at like how much would you pay for something and how much do you sell it for? I know there’s a Depop calculator out there and people will say you know price items like this like that but they don’t really get into the nitty-gritty of it of what their actual profit margins are and how much stock you need to be selling per week to actually be making money on it because I know retail profit margins are really crappy like 10% 20% but I was gonna read it for all the other day with people saying if they can’t make 50% on it they don’t buy it so I’m really lost here cause I’m seeing people with $10 $15 $20 $25 $30 items in their stores and I’m wondering how much did they pay for it? How much are they losing in fees and shipping and then how much are they actually making? I’m having a hard time understanding how with his Depop fee is shipping fees and the original cost of the item people are making money unless like you said you’re posting 10 items a day and then also to take into account. How much time do you spend per week, looking for items to stock your inventory . Right now I’m just using Depop to get rid of some old things that I have but I was considering continuing it as a side hustle but it’s looking like the amount of hours. I will have to put in on the profit in return I will get it isn’t really worth it if I want to have competitively priced items. .Thanks ❤

[@beatrizesparza3738]

I started selling on Depop my main platform Is another. But I’m getting the hang of it. it’s nice to learned a different platform. I just had my first sale so I got excited. I like your Chanel see what it sells. Thank u.

[@moemoney21]

i just sold some shoes on depop and i got an email to confirm my cashapp for them to send me the money for the item but they wanted a $150 security deposit made to them first that was refundable but i was not informed about this feature for new sellers

[@lovelessvintage]

that’s a scam lol

[@nealo6488]

I mainly use Depop to sell but also get some big sales on Grailed. Depop business comes in waves. Usually around payday, but maybe that’s a UK thing(?) I also sell on eBay, Facebook and Vinted.

[@twinkie911]

I have tried deleting and reloading the app several times my photos will not upload not even one - just keeps spinning depop got back to me but still no solution. Tried resetting network settings and clearing browsing history nothing works. 😞

[@lovelessvintage]

there’s so many technical issues going on right now. i’m in the same boat. my drafts keep doubling by themselves or not saving pictures and now i also can’t upload tracking numbers to orders. very annoying 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@twinkie911]

@@lovelessvintage if tracking numbers aren’t uploading that’s a serious problem for me hell no. urgh.

[@2000sbrat]

Just made it as a top seller today :) been selling on depop for about 8 months

[@lovelessvintage]

congrats 🥳

[@2000sbrat]

@@lovelessvintage thank you!! :)

[@MEandBlueBoutique]

Great info. I used to buy / sell vintage in a retail setting and curious about Depop. I love selling more in person and feel comfortable on video, so thanks for the info on the live selling. I've subscribed and will definitely check you out on IG. Best of luck with your vintage. And yes, Twin Peaks is cool. Groundbreaking when it first aired.

[@lovelessvintage]

thanks for the comment! much love 🖤

[@Forebearsgoods]

Its looking like everyone is jumping to Whatnot.

[@gravesvintage]

I started in December 2021. I've been a vintage collector for over a decade. NEVER sold any of my pieces. I'm MEGA part time on Depop because I work full time. Currently, 18 sold. I've been testing different types of vintage. Harley/general biker T's sell almost immediately for me, regardless of the price. Vintage Nascar/nature does well too! It's definitely worth starting a Depop shop! You have nothing to lose. If you're thinking about starting a shop, DO IT! The offer button has CHANGED the way I view Depop entirely. It's AMAZING, and I think the app is going to just keep getting bigger and better. Highly recommend starting now. Open to any questions!

[@lovelessvintage]

thanks so much for your comment! i totally agree that certain things fly on depop and the offer button is amazing 🙌🏻

[@kateyaple9377]

Started my shop in 2020 and was doing really well, but life got super busy last summer and I haven’t been doing as much. I want to get back into it, but wonder “Should I just start my own site?”

[@torieinbloom]

yes!! pls do what I make in a week/what sold!! :)

[@drewsdonut]

the most annoying thing is the non binding offers.

[@bossmantunggist]

Let’s go, Loveless! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Funnytv05]

Depop isn’t dead, it’s the flow of new people and oldies leaving the app.

[@beastie1996]

it looks like you are listing way more than 6 items per day, is that due to bumping or have you changed your way since filming this? thank you for the helpful tips

[@lovelessvintage]

i list 8-10 items and sometimes more a day now!

[@EmantheHeartbreak]

Great video bro. If not binding, at least make offers age-restricted. Like 19 or preferably 21. Just to limit the amount of troll offers.

[@lovelessvintage]

for suuuure something like this needs to be implemented lol!

[@2000sbrat]

I browsed on whatnot but people were selling things for less than 5$ so I just never really considered it lol

[@kaitybair4552]

this video is super helpful thank u🙏🏼

[@lovelessvintage]

thanks for watching 💙

[@drill_gallery5205]

I got someone wanna buy 27 pair of shoes and I’m a first time seller, I got a depop Confirmation payment saying my item was sold but I still don’t trust it🤦🏽‍♂️ can somebody help me plzzzzzzz???? I’m caution

[@Missnoodles]

Hello! I’m trying to sell my LV glasses and I have proof of authenticity. I still got suspended. Does anyone know what I could do to stop this?

[@momccormick7]

What size is the Laura Palmer tee you’re wearing? I’m looking for one myself. Also, as a buyer of the higher end/more collectible pieces (such as the Laura tee), where do you recommend buying? I almost never see these types of high value items come up on Depop, it’s always lower priced more common items. As a collector, do you have a favorite place to go for these types of pieces? Love your content, thanks xx

[@TMeyer-ge5pj]

Depop buyers do LOVE fast shipping. I've had issues with ups being slow af so I always use usps. FedEx is trash. Obviously, how fast the carrier delivers the item isn't my fault, but buyers still seem to blame you for it

[@dankrohn9339]

IS Depop Vintage only or will New Items sell on there? I don't see option to see what things sell there.

[@lovelessvintage]

nope it’s not only vintage! i sell new items on there too! you can sell anything on depop :) clothing just does best!

[@dankrohn9339]

@@lovelessvintage thanks!

[@dustthethrift3457]

Seen you in chat on Whatnot, I hope you start selling there too!? Super fun

[@lovelessvintage]

i’m trying!!! i really hope i can get on soon!

[@Aerostarkis]

I hate to be that guy but what do you guys think of tags? Do they still work? Adding only half relevant tags at the end of a listing?

[@jorgerobles1443]

What can I do they cancel my Depop account, and I had a sale on board , I send my item and then that’s when they canceled my account what can I do?

[@winothabottle11]

Just about to finish the level up top seller program, curious if you did it yourself? And if so what happens after the program?

[@lovelessvintage]

they didn’t have this program or many of the scouting and help services for potential top sellers back when i was getting my verification so i never experienced it!

[@kevinbetancourt3443]

I’m want to sell on Depop for extra cash but the app is asking for my id and my ss card so I’m Lil scared to put my information out in an app,can some one help me understand?

[@Quitzenco]

Hey man I wanna buy true religion jeans off of depop the only thing I’m worried is that I don’t want my jeans not to come in and I don’t wanna get scammed

[@Coolio123]

Grailed is also realllyyyyyy good!

[@pabski808]

Was wondering why he never mentions it, kinda like avoiding it. Either way dope stuff

[@lovelessvintage]

i’ve never sold on it/always forget about it 💀💀💀

[@2000sbrat]

I feel like businesses like shein are a killer for small businesses or depop sellers. 😢

[@kodlyoko]

can you show a percentage of how many buyers you have from the USA vs the rest of the world?

[@lovelessvintage]

i barely ever have international sales. i actually have my international shipping off because it’s so expensive. i probably make a few international sales a month if that.

[@piggybankvillan]

I came to this video so quick that even my gf is disappointed

[@lovelessvintage]

LMMMMAAAOOO 💀

[@piggybankvillan]

Who am I kidding, I don't have a gf... 😕

[@immabigkidnow1]

As someone who has only sold on grailed for a few years now I am interested to know about the seller fees depop has. Are they as bad as grailed?

[@xgenkea]

I was thinking about selling on grailed is the seller fee bad?

[@SOLou04]

Doesn’t modeling your item require you to wash everything twice over? Once when you find it and again after you wear it. That part is why I don’t want to model.

[@lakerewey4141]

i'm a depop top seller and i have all white backgrounds right now but i used to have all different colors like yours. do you think i should shift back to colorful or keep the all white? i'm always so conflicted. let me know your thoughts!

[@lovelessvintage]

i’m not sure why but when i try white backgrounds i just don’t like it as much. i kinda like matching or contrasting the background colors to my items. makes them stand out more to me!

[@carolt7872]

What is app you use to take out or change the bgd color?

[@inanimatedolly]

Do you need to report your sells on your taxes

[@sliverhawk6277]

So do you pay for shipping or do u have the buyer pay ?

[@lovelessvintage]

i have $5 shipping on all of my items. buyer pays

[@LM_storytimes]

I just started and only my moots have bought from me only a month in

[@jake_villanueva]

Very inconsistent. However I know you have to be refreshing and posting new items all the time. I lost a lot of motivation during the pandemic.

[@Alokiarpiro]

Today I am quitting depop because I am not going to provide my SS and get a tax id to sell $ 20 sandals . So long depop

[@Westcoast10]

Is it better than mercari?

[@lovelessvintage]

i think so

[@plevine81]

goat

[@andywendell3063]

Depop is dead to me. I will only sell y2k stuff on there now. I just started selling on What Not. seems to be the wave.

[@drpepperrulez123]

Twin peak decks go too hard

[@DrewDTrott]

👑👑

[@kamizarah]

Haven’t made one sell on Depop yet 😭🤦🏾‍♂️

[@lovelessvintage]

one day 😤😤😤

[@stevenfisher4547]

Great help , thanks Jackson!

[@billybentley4066]

Absolutely dead here in the UK

[@AlexPerez-fo2nc]

It's sad depop is dead

[@lovelessvintage]

i miss how it used to be 💔

[@AlexPerez-fo2nc]

@@lovelessvintage me to .. you was killing it . On your way up up. But u smart.you opened small other streams of income .. wish you the best . You definitely will prevail ✌️

[@beartrona6621]

Depop is a massive L for sellers. Such a dead app

[@dreadplaygamer]

Hows it going man..i run PureFknVintage on depop, but to be honest ive made about 3 sales in the last month. now although i have vintage in the name i try to sell mainly graphic tees and other random things..im not having any luck. i have insta but no idea what to do, so any help would be appreciated. im sure its down to what im selling but ive no idea..at a loss lol