Thrift To List Process | Part 2: Photos, Inventory & Tips | emptyhanger

This video shows my process from thrift store to getting my items listed to sell online. Part 2 focuses on taking pictures and tips.
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[@Findingariel]

It is so refreshing to listen to a fashion you-tuber who is not illiterate. I have "tried" to watch other videos of fashionistas who spend more time on their makeup and making ridiculous faces on camera who talk about the minutia of their daily living rather than compiling an informative tutorial on how to shop thrift stores/retail clearance and resell online. It is inevitable that you would be successful in whatever endeavor you choose in life. Congratulations and keep posting!

[@EmptyHanger]

Thank you so much for an amazing compliment. I appreciate that!

[@01081125]

I wanted to give you 3 thumbs up, but I couldn't. I am not exaggerating when I say I've watched hundreds of vids about this. THIS IS BY FAR THE SIMPLEST BUT THE BEST. I've watched your other that went along with this. THANK YOU!

[@Beya_C]

Finally someone who gets to the point. Thank you for all of your videos 🌺

[@acardamone9]

I have been selling clothing (vintage/thrifted, then direct sales, now making my way back to vintage/thrifted) for over 5 years now and it never once crossed my mind to use a lazy susan for my mannequin! Mind blown!! Thanks for sharing your process.

[@EmptyHanger]

Yay! Glad it was helpful. Welcome back to the wonderful world of vintage/thrifted clothing!!!

[@Sweetttumblers]

I have a question about your lettering on your inventory boxes , what do they mean? And what site do you use to look up an RN NUMBER. I have learned so much from you , your awesome.

[@msorayaguerrero5016]

I never comment on youtube but you Inspire me, Im a stay home mom and looking to do this for a long time, Blessings to you!

[@EmptyHanger]

Thank you so much! Go for it!

[@bwbark]

Helpful video Jenna, thumbs up! So many content creators concentrate on brands but not on process. But I am always interested in improving our process. Thanks.

[@EmptyHanger]

Thanks for watching!

[@heatherrenae211]

I just purchased your light kit, and I'm so excited! After spending hours trying to get the right lighting with various lamps around my house, I knew it was time. Thank you so much for providing the link and info about products you use!! I love your videos!

[@muireannin09]

I am a new posher and your videos are so awesome. I am learning so much and you think like me organizational-wise! I really appreciate your generosity in sharing these instructional videos.Thank you Jenna! 👗👠👛

[@JustCallMeAnnie]

The square photo setting was a great tip. Thank you!

[@denisedouglas6522]

Omg! I LOVE the lazy Susan tip!!!! Thanks so much!!!

[@elkekyle9579]

Finally.... YOU ARE THE BEST of all on here in my opinion and I am glad I've found your videos after watching a lot of junk on YOU TUBE. Staying on the subject, pragmatic and quick without wasting an eternity of personal stories or trying to act like a beauty queen with all that make up and posing that is of no interest for a viewer who wants to learn about the video subject. I am a long time eBayer and definitely learned a lot more from you, especially about organization and sourcing - I admire your "eye" for great clothing - seems I don't have that talent :o((. However THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I will go thru all your videos - eager to learn from you. I have subscribed of course today and look forward to each and every video you will be releasing in the future. Keep up the great work and all the best for you and your business. Greets from Florida :o)))

[@EmptyHanger]

Wow thank you so much for an AMAZING compliment. I am glad you are enjoying my content. Definitely have a lot more coming in the future. I appreciate you!

[@lisamcintyre5169]

Thank you so much for these videos. I’ve wanted to do this forever! Now I have no excuse. 😻

[@n0pe212]

Great visually, clear, relatable to the point. Thank you

[@EmptyHanger]

You're welcome. Thanks for the great feedback!

[@maribelcampos5104]

You always inspiring me more to keep on going I’m new on Poshmark I just sold one blouse which I started two weeks ago

[@angelag.johnson1985]

Just found your channel. You are excellent in explaining this process to your viewers. Im going to review all your videos and tell my friends. Much Sucess and Love from Georgia

[@EmptyHanger]

Thank you so much! Truly appreciate it!

[@lorimiller4872]

Thank you so much for your videos, your tips have helped me so much. Love the amazon favorites, I have bought a lot of them. And I never knew about using the square photo option on my phone. Ugh! Thank you!!!! 🤩🤩🤩

[@jaustin2927]

You have the best video and tips! A lazy susan!!!!!???? What!!! This may be the the GREATEST tip EVER!!! TFS

[@EmptyHanger]

Thank you!!! It is a game changer for sure!

[@patricialaycock5178]

I just started listing items on poshmark and your tips were VERY helpful. Thank you!! Gonna save me a lot of time.

[@beautycrush161]

I bought the lighting tonight, so excited to try this, thank you for all your tips!

[@tiffanyleonardfit1946]

Ahhh your process matches me so much. Thank you so much for sharing!!

[@upclady60]

Hack for printing 2 labels per page for Posh. I cut the page in half and turn 1 half page vertical in printer. I center the half page and it prints perfectly. I use just a regular printer.

[@loved1lost333]

Great job! Loved your listing process. Simple and efficient. Learned a lot. On my way to become a Posher. See u soon. Peace and love!

[@EmptyHanger]

Thank you!

[@Leeniezmoneymatters2]

Very helpful! I downloaded pic-tap-go & it does have great features! Tfs, 💕

[@anabrilhante326]

Thanks for this information. Now I have to clean out my closet and post my stuff to sell. You gave great ideas.

[@EmptyHanger]

You're welcome! Cleaning out the closet is the best place to start for sure!

[@likenew1325]

I'm feeling this music actually....this is some uplifting type shit.

[@KBeachum]

Thank you so much for this video. It very much makes me want to redo my entire closet.

[@SonyBX57]

Your story is inspiring & your videos are super helpful! Thank you for sharing ❤

[@heyitstinalove]

thanks for sharing for all your tips. Definitely has helped my process 🤗

[@LA-ct7hg]

You have the best tips! Your story is inspiring and your videos are super helpful! Thank you for sharing ❤ From, PH 🇵🇭

[@aaronryan002]

Great video. I am going to use clear hangers for the racks as well so less off and on.

[@esha1220]

Thank you for taking time out of your day to create & share great content. Very helpful videos. Much appreciated! ❤ I love your listing & organizing process. The boxes you use are super cute. I have one question as of now lol I hope I can make sense of it, once you ship an item how do you know which package Id is available to use for new listings? Thank you❤

[@EmptyHanger]

Thanks so much! I just keep a simple list. You could also do a spreadsheet!

[@esha1220]

Thank you❤

[@meredithmichaels3285]

OMG you're the freakin' best. Great videos...thank you for posting the process you do! LOVE xo

[@EmptyHanger]

You're welcome! Thank YOU for the support!

[@Theportraitdude]

Great set of videos, thank you so much! I have been flipping items for a while but considering getting into Ebay and the like with clothing and your videos are helping me decide if it's for me by showing me the whole process. Thank you!

[@EmptyHanger]

You’re welcome! Glad it helped!

[@pamann9100]

That is an AWESOME video! Thanks, Jenna

[@EmptyHanger]

You're welcome! Glad it was helpful!

[@GirlieShoppe]

Great tips! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

[@makitatoro6306]

What do you do when things have stains or have flaws that you want to fix before hand? Where do you fit it in your process? And how do you do it? :)

[@EmptyHanger]

Hi! So I normally notice stains/flaws as I am steaming. If I find one I set it aside and then I wash/sew/fix it while I'm listing the other items. Then I usually just photo it with my next batch of inventory. Hope that makes sense!

[@mariabolmrtnz3618]

I'd love to see how you bag your items to prevent wrinkling and how you store the bags. Thx!

[@EmptyHanger]

Hi! I show it in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5XWiop8a8upeNk I will be doing an updated inventory storage video soon, but it is generally the same!

[@avrilanne13]

Thank you so much for this videos! Your tips are amazing!

[@DawnLeslie]

Thank you so much! I have learned a lot from your videos!😊❤️🐶

[@kellyyaz1]

Love your videos!! Do you post measurements on the clothing, or only do so if they ask? I find this so time consuming. Maybe I am wasting time. Thank you for sharing your secrets!!

[@laurenmd24]

Awesome! I definitely need to get faster at my process!

[@EmptyHanger]

It comes with time!

[@dianasimpson5864]

Diana loves this!!

[@EmptyHanger]

Thanks!

[@neydateijeiro2677]

Very informative & professional video. Thanks for sharing all the tips. I have a question regarding inventory. Do you ever remove items from inventory if they haven't sold? What's the longest you would keep something in your inventory?

[@winifredosaigbovo1524]

Thanks again for all of your tips, you are awesome!!

[@EmptyHanger]

Thank YOU!

[@emiitchi4232]

Love your channel. Thanks for all the tips.

[@Idontknowimjusthere]

Please keep making videos like this 🙏🏻

[@sharonderflinger2428]

God forbid but what happens to the items that don't sell? I love your videos and I so excited to start doing this. I have been on ebay for years selling home deco but what I changed this will be. Thank you so so so much.

[@JustCallMeAnnie]

Love your top in this video!

[@yadiadan3745]

This is really helpful thank you, I just have a little ? Do you wash the clothes ?

[@kiwilimepi1]

Thank you so much for sharing your tips! Love your videos! Any chance you could share with us how you package your items?

[@EmptyHanger]

You're welcome! Definitely, thanks for the suggestion!

[@gabih7481]

Once you take you photos, do you edit them like adjust the brightness, contrast, etc? If so, could you do a video on what apps you use to do that and maybe take us through a couple? Also, if you do flat lays/photograph shoes, could you show us how you do those? Thanks! 💗

[@EmptyHanger]

Hi! I sometimes edit, but try not to if I don't have to because that takes a lot of time. If I do edit I use the app Pic. Tap. Go and use the filter brightside, but adjust it to not be full strength. I can definitely do a video on that and photographing shoes/bags. Thanks for the suggestions!

[@jazminjnee2238]

How long does this whole process take you? Great video. Thank you.

[@rafaelaha]

Your videos helped me so much!

[@bethdixon3896]

Thank you for sharing more inspiration 🌵🌸🌵

[@EmptyHanger]

You're welcome, Thanks for watching!

[@shelly40918]

What color do you have on the walls? Your pictures are wonderful!

[@EmptyHanger]

Honestly I don't know because it was painted like this when I moved in...maybe i can find out though ;)

[@veragladilin8228]

I wanted to ask the same question! Because my wall color seems to be the wrong shade and the photos come out dark.

[@abigailabordo3569]

When is the best time/days to post on Poshmark? Love your videos!! ❤

[@EmptyHanger]

Hi! I honestly haven't seen a difference between listing in the day or night. I usually list at night just based on my schedule and that is when it's shown there are the most users are on the app so there's that!

[@reynaelizondo9131]

I visited your closet and everything looks beautiful, but several of your pictures are models wearing the clothes you are selling, how do you get those pictures?

[@heyhuda56]

Love your process 😍👌🏼

[@mizhamilton4937]

This is excellent! So helpful thanks very much!

[@EmptyHanger]

You're very welcome!

[@zumbawithjudez2458]

Your vids are sooo helpful. Thnx so much

[@tacobelle69]

DO you have any tips for taking photos of black pieces? I have some black dresses and I can't pick up their details for the life of me. I take my photos like you do with the wall as my background and on a hanger. Thanks!

[@arcturusbbqsausagemaking2435]

We definitely have to upgrade to better lighting ... Great job .... Nice setup

[@EmptyHanger]

Thanks! Lighting definitely makes a huge difference.

[@LummeBua]

love your background music.

[@dorib2634]

Thank you for all the information. How do you take it in square mode.

[@michaelgentile5466]

Would it save more time if you bought a bunch of the clear hangers? This way your not changing hangers from the rack to the wall.

[@EmptyHanger]

It goes pretty fast for me. I also like steaming on the velvet hangers because the item doesn't slip off like it could with the clear. But that is a good thought!

[@grace9964]

Great video! Do you use the lightbulbs that come with the kit or stronger bulbs?

[@EmptyHanger]

I use the ones that come with the kit!

[@gkarma5]

Hi Jenna love your tips and thanks for sharing them with us. Question about listing on your phone, doesn’t it take longer on a phone as opposed to PC. I don’t know my fingers are always hitting the wrong keys on my phone! Your listings are pristine...

[@EmptyHanger]

Hi! For me it's faster on the phone because it's what I am used to. Just a personal preference :)

[@purnimakhandhadai9726]

Thank you !! These videos are super informative. Your an inspiration! keep up the good work..

[@EmptyHanger]

Thanks for the kind words and support!

[@SteezyDollIsabel]

super helpful thank you💕

[@Findingariel]

Where did you get the lazy susan for your mannequin? Where did you get your mannequin? Cost?

[@EmptyHanger]

Hi! Both are from Amazon. Mannequin ($65.95): amzn.to/2ExG5Wx Lazy Susan ($14.99): amzn.to/2F5EaFl

[@TarraAllen]

I know you bought your steamer long ago, but what brand is it? I check Bed Bath and Beyond and i didn't see a professional grade steamer between that price point. Gosh some are so expensive. I am on a budget. ha-ha. I may have to make some Poshmark money first to buy one past $60 bucks.

[@EmptyHanger]

Hi! I put the link to the bio of the one I bought from Bed, Bath, and Beyond. They still have it online, but I'm not sure they carry it in stores since its an older model. In my opinion the slightly more expensive ones are worth saving up the money for a purchasing. The smaller ones/handheld ones hold very little water and you have to constantly refill. Another idea would be to check Facebook marketplace, offer up, etc. and see if someone is selling a pre-owned one!

[@EMBEEMusic23]

Hey Jenna, yes I feel super slow with photos and listing starting out...Curious, about how long does it take you now that you’re a seasoned pro?

[@EmptyHanger]

I can usually photograph 50 items in about an hour

[@Findingariel]

I noticed you show a lot of stock photos of items you are selling (along with pic of actual item). Is it time consuming searching the internet for stock photos, especially since not all clothing items will have a stock photo. How much time do you devote this?

[@EmptyHanger]

I just google image search to find stock photos. I will only spend 2-3 minutes looking. If I can't find the photo easily I just won't use one. To me it's not worth it to spend a long time looking for stock photos, especially if you take quality photos of the actual item yourself.

[@tomikles5231]

Looked today for empty hanger innposhmark and didnt find. Thank u for info. U share

[@EmptyHanger]

Here’s the link: bit.ly/2gMcYBy

[@dianasimpson5864]

Pic.tap.go how much do you pay for the app? How often?

[@lizhorton5333]

Hi, great video! Just curious why the amazon link for lighting went to a NEEWER light box, not the LimoStudio that you used in video? Thanks!

[@EmptyHanger]

Hi! Thanks! LimoStudio discontinued that style. The Neewer is equivalent! Same wattage and everything, just a different brand.

[@mariaeverhart2837]

Thank you. Love your videos. I just signed up with Poshmark but now I’m not sure what to do 😄. I didn’t know about shooting in square mode. Thanks for that. One question: do you ship in those bags ? I just don’t know anything about the shipping process other than the shipping label.

[@EmptyHanger]

Hi! You can get free priority mail boxes from the post office to ship in. They have all sizes available and they are free. You just stick the label on that and drop it off!

[@dogfood2525]

Where did you get the mannequin?

[@KatherineHood]

Awesome video I learned so much thank you

[@EmptyHanger]

Yay! You're welcome!

[@esmelovesvintage]

Thank you for this detailed video!

[@EmptyHanger]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@christiadcock9215]

love it!

[@uniqueaetc.3427]

Great video.

[@mirandaortiz4414]

Hi Jenna did you get the app pic tap go for free in the app store? Mine is charging for it, just wanted to make sure before than loading it!! Thanks in advance!!

[@atravelingthrifter8127]

Thanks for your helpful videos. It looks like your lights are staggered? Are they staggered or are they equal distance From the wall? It also looks like they are much further from the subject than mine. Did you help that helps with brightness? Thanks so much for your help ☺️

[@EmptyHanger]

Hi! They are equal distance from the wall. I keep them a little further away because I like to stand/have my camera in between the lights and the subject. I feel like this helps with brightness. When I am behind the lights if they are closer to the subject than the camera I feel like it looks darker. Hope that makes sense! Thanks so much for watching!

[@atravelingthrifter8127]

Empty Hanger Thanks so much! Appreciate your reply as I’m having brightness issues.

[@12gracem12]

Do you find the light kit provides enough light? I have the same light kit and the bottom of my photos turn out darker. I have tried everything imaginable with lights in all position but I find I need more light. Did you change out the bulbs?

[@EmptyHanger]

Hi! No I use the bulbs that came with it. Did you try one light higher and one lower? Or are they far enough away to light the entire item? I do have a window in the room, but I photo at night and they are still enough. Also be sure your camera is in front of the lights (if that makes sense) and you're not standing behind the lights.

[@12gracem12]

Thanks for your response! I saw another youtuber say to stand behind light but I think you may be right-will try to pull the lights back a bit as well. Really enjoying your latest youtube videos!

[@marygreer4465]

how do you take so many photos and then put them on Poshmark? I have a android phone and I have to take one item at a time .

[@EmptyHanger]

I take them from the camera app on the phone, not from the Poshmark app

[@bohoreef4619]

AWSOME!

[@thekelsg]

Does anyone ever ask to try on and how do you reply?

[@EmptyHanger]

People ask and I just say I'm sorry I don't model and ask if they need other measurements!

[@QuarterZipBro]

Stunning beauty!

[@kaitekit]

what type of phone do you have

[@EmptyHanger]

I have an iPhone 8+

[@kala_b]

What do you mean you take pictures in square? Newbie here :)

[@EmptyHanger]

Hi! I have an iPhone and in the camera app there are different settings. One of them is called square so I set it to that and take my photos. Hope that helps!

[@kala_b]

Oh ok. I have an android.

[@dianasimpson5864]

Empty Hanger what iphone do you have?

[@lindabarnes8646]

Kala’s Things 9

[@joym824]

What phone are you taking the pictures with?

[@EmptyHanger]

An iPhone 8 Plus

[@fewsproducts]

How do you describe the items if they are already bag?

[@EmptyHanger]

From the photos I have taken

[@sweetblisskiss21]

Love your videos but thing is, this video is not captioned at all while your other videos is. I am deaf and I do use caption to know what you talking about and I can learn more about this process for Poshmark. Please turn on or add the caption on. Thanks!!!!

[@debbiemalina]

Where did you get that body form?

[@EmptyHanger]

Hi! It's from Amazon. I have a link to the same one I use in the description box!

[@joym824]

Help!!! @thethriftyhanger how do I make my Samsung camera take the square pictures??

[@EmptyHanger]

I am not familiar with Samsungs but can you change the aspect ratio to 1:1?

[@cynthiarizky4521]

Where is the result?

[@lisawalls1396]

Looks like you only take 2 pictures of each item?

[@EmptyHanger]

I think it just appears that way because its sped up. I try to take minimum 8 pictures (the amount allowed on Poshmark). Usually front, back, brand/size tag, care/fabric tag, and then close up details.

[@BunchofStyles]

How long does it take you now that you have been doing it for a while I want to aim for your speed lol my goal Im super slow

[@EmptyHanger]

I usually can photograph 50 items in an hour I would say. Maybe a little faster

[@VallanaTrue]

How much was your mannequin?

[@EmptyHanger]

It was $70. This is the one I have: amzn.to/2ExG5Wx