WHETHER IT'S taking pictures of your items or...

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WHETHER IT'S taking pictures of your items or inspecting your items, lighting is key.  I work right next to the window so I'm able to get as much natural light as possible while drafting items into Ebay.  It's amazing how many little imperfections will jump out at you.  I don't steam, iron, dry clean, or launder my items (not sure how all these ad posters have time for that while managing their IG ad accounts) but I DO keep a small wet rag handy to wipe out any surface dust or dirt.  While inspecting the item, I check the pockets and look for other important stuff like tags I missed, evidence of alterations, or other cool stuff like hidden features that I can use to sell the item.  If you want to be really crazy, you can take your items up to the front of the thrift store to inspect them near the window but I don't do this.  I also give my items a few good shakes to remove as much dust as possible. . A LOT OF PEOPLE ask how/why my items are "SO NICE." I'm not sure about this judgement but what I can say is that I try to only buy the nicest, most crisp and fresh items from thrift stores.  I do not shop at the bins where everything gets wrinkled and who knows what else.  Even lower end brands (like Polo, Charles Tyrwhitt, and Brooks Brothers) will still sell well if the item is super crisp, clean, and unworn/unwashed.  Keep a keen eye out for these things as you practice because believe me, buyers are zooming in and closely examining your item.  There is always going to be a little bit of a stigma around USED clothing. . ALL OF THIS will also keep returns, cases, and low ratings away (for the most part) because you will have evidence and pictures on your side as you carefully document your items.  As for preventing low ratings based on price (on POSHMARK), I can't help you with that---but I'm working on it!

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