Thank you so much for posting this article. Posh does nothing dor its sellers and it is super time consuming. Mayra, have you tried Etsy? I received an email stating it was removed because it was counterfeit! My bank couldnt find the transaction so I had to wait to see where it landed then catch and re-route. Its going to be a big job moving my 250 items from Poshmark to other platform but I cant wait. However I do think I will still try my luck with the site, hopefully having a better experience. An thats what this women did !!! ON top of everything, the buyer is NEW to Poshmark. I wrote to Manish in hopes that he can see for himself how vulnerable we are to these predators. Thanks for the comment! I guess its something new in their system, dont really know. These people are unbelievable. If I sell something elsewhere, I just delete the post on Posh. Not only does it have snags that it didnt possess before I shipped, there was white hair on it like she let s pet on it to purposely snag with their claws!! So,I started looking into lace human hair wigs or extensions. I feel like Poshmark has become either for high-end $1000+ handbags or for cheap stock picture things from China that in real life is usually NOTHING like the picture AND has f** up sizes. I have read a lot of horror stories like this happening to people unfortunately. anything will help. I am so frustratedfor $20! As a very small time seller (only my own high end closet items), I spend a lot of time photographing and always ship same day. I first signed up with Posh a little over 3 weeks ago, and I am BURNT OUT! Danielle, So if someone is willing to pay for them, Ill gladly move my shoes to a plastic container and sell you my boxes and bags. The jar has about 10% left. I have also filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission and the BBB, I was also instructed to file with my state Attorney General. Jackie I had a similar experience! I think its awesome you offer free returns. But from the looks of it he has removed a portion of the product and I have no way of knowing what I would be getting in return! I know when I changed my password, it did not log me out of the app or ask for the new password. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Click below if you want to learn how I did it and open a store of your own!). I applaud that. The bottom line is this , first of all I owned a retail fashion store for years and had the same problems and I found out its easier getting cussed out online than in person . Get the badge! The buyer opened a dispute claiming its not as described and is broken. So frustrating & trying to not take it personally and/or quit since I have 2 more boxes of clothes coming to resell. My best friend is a dermatologist and she identified them. She responded that she indeed had been away, and that she would ship it tomorrow. I opened my account on January 31,2017. Anyway, looks like ebay is still the best way to start a business. I listed an authentic designer purse, Again, thats why I say there is not enough protection for the sellers on Poshmark. When do you ever have time for family, your home, and kids? But my concern was that many comments here mentioned a last straw situation that made them quit Poshmark for good. Your Poshmark account will then be deleted. This is exactly how I feel. Ive had a positive experience it just seems stuff doesnt sell that much. Drop the price at least 10% and choose a shipping discount. so be it I love having the control I have over my ShopStylaphile.com site. Where is the merchandise coming from? The person who responded to both of these used exact same sentence, about asking if they were still available and gave his gmail address. Without a Fashion and Accessories platform, I no longer have an interest in having a closet and Im officially quitting this job yeah! Cookie Notice I believe sellers remorse was behind the refusal to complete the transaction. Im done for good this time. And I was also trying to express that dealing with problem customers isnt just a Poshmark thing. Omg, I happened on this article and Im in tears. Welcome to My closet .. A Special Place to be !!! These clients I built a trusting relationship with couldnt find me. Lastly, I would appreciate it if you would rate the seller based on the item and how well she does business and not on how bad you think the packaging is. Where do I begin? To switch between Markets, tap the menu on the top left of the app. Im done with them! I have to respond because Im a big shopper. There are plenty more who are willing to pay a fair price! This site/blog still remains the only place where folks can get critical information regarding Poshmark. I have explored trasdesy and ThredUp, will check out Shopify soon. If you think Poshmark is bad for the seller, its even worse for the buyers! Reason #2. Sorry meant to say very nice NEW designer items, above! Posting all over the listing how beggars cant be choosers and she was trying to help out someone claiming to be a victim of the hurricane but I must be a liar since I obviously didnt want to make a sale. Seeing the number of comments here going on about what a shitstorm Poshmark is here just tells me to stay the hell away from it. Here's how to do both. Before shipping the item I was asked to verify the size as they wanted a photo of the tag. Because my insurance deductible is too high and Im trying to get that paid so I can get medically necessary procedures done! The BBB is of no use because people pay for memberships to the BBB and it is a seller not a consumer based system. I am wondering if all the time I spent staging, writing accurate descriptions was worth it. Free shipping AND returns. Ive had another rate me low because she said the pictures made the bag look bigger. Hi! I dont know why, but sellers on there are often just plain lazy. I came across a whole network of victims within Posh after nearly being scammed by Julie. I sell on etsy, ebay (the worst) , tradesey, and have my own shop. 2. changed her mind and put a hole in my bag. Hate the damn things. I wish you the best!! Thanks for your comment. xo. Heres the best part , I received the dress back with a run (like in a stocking) a snag in the dress an it was loaded with perfume, an you could tell it was ironed an worn !!!! There is no way I can sell them now. Check it out, here! https://poshmark.com/closet/dresstoimpress_. I think I may have had my last straw moment, as well. Then you can state your side, they state theirs and photos are exchanged. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window). At first I was marking items at what I expected to receive, which was already hugely discounted from what I paid. And they do have a bad reputation for customer service. Good Bye Poshmark Forever. I lost money all because of the shipping cost Instead of gaining, i lost.. it wasnt fair.. Nice to see their priorities still havent changed! Any tips on that? The sellers on there have a much higher chance of actually shipping my stuff. I contact the seller and she blocked me. I have not received them back yet (they are on their way) but cannot wait to see how the buyer accomplished breaking the soles and what was pored on the leather to make them sticky. Im kind of a new posher. Item was never SOLD but was rather abruptly Canceled by Seller 3 days after accepting my initial offer. But what drew me to Poshmark was the ability to start crafting a brand image but you can only go so far with such limited parameters. TrendsTrends are another way to shop, explore, and discover new listings through shoppable collections of trends and brands, such as Coach Handbags Under $50 or Mens North Face Jackets & Coats. These curated collections usually feature the items and brands that are currently trending, giving you access to whats hot right now. You might learn something about Poshmark algorithms. Deleting a Poshmark account is fairly similar on both the mobile app and on the web. My advice would be just to cut your losses with this buyer and block him from ever buying from you in the future. Or the folks that give you a 1-star review with no specific reason. I just sent a package on Friday and, I assume because of Christmas time, the post office hasnt scanned the item yet. NWT. It doesnt even make sense that they give $5 dollars credit when shipping is $6.49 its better not to even use a referral code. It can do thousands of shares, and follow thousands of people, all by clicking one button. They tacked on $35000 on top of my real earnings. How to Read Your ReportOnce you have your report, youll be able to see all the elements detailed below. ! Especially the high end name brand ? Posh is way too stressful. Sold a Chanel bag that went through Concierge and was approved, then they forwarded it to the buyer. After years of it some just get tired of it. By and large I have been very impressed with the sellers. and telling me that she knew where i got my stuff and that i shouldnt mark up so much and it supposed to be sold for cheap.. so I reported and blocked her. Or you could open your own online store on BigCommerce too. More like a normal human being would. Thanks for sharing new ideas. They failed to see that the damage first just looked like fuzz. It looks like they just bumped the shipping to $6.95. Happy selling to you all! What a joke! But it sucks since I have put whole days worth of time sharing and following in the app. Of the site, she said they didnt break any rules. I responded to the case with a lengthy and detailed rebuttal explaining how this isnt my bag (or, even if it is, that the buyer has now cut holes into it). This way, the responsibility to ship it to their warehouse is on them. I had/have a $500 bag listed and the same buyer kept offering me $200 or less claiming it was reasonable which it obviously isnt and wanted to argue about it claiming it was too high and thats why I hadnt sold it. Like the girl who bought a used bracelet for $3. People are so rude. Under Reason #3; So why do I have one foot out the door? HOW is that possible ? No Real Protection For the Seller. The order was delivered and accepted. So Im out $50 an a dress I cant resell as new an havent reposted due to the snag in the dress !!! Kendra, thats fantastic news about what youre doing with your site and educating people about fast fashion. Looking into this. I am annoyed. I tried to reach out to them, but it didnt matter! Maybe its buyers remorse for spending $1k on a bag? For everything else, I use resale stores like Beacons Closet, Buffalo Exchange, Crossroads. This way I am assured that I am covered if on the off chance someone else wishes to pull the same stunt! The Seller must have gotten a real bargain and no wonder she cant wear wedges because she probably couldnt get them on either! Now ladies if you ever worked retail in a clothing store , you always have that repeat custom that comes in the store buys an outfit an wears it out an comes back to the store to return an outfit she wore !!! In my opinion, at the very least, the whole site should be shut down. These promotional events include ways to score discounts, make sales, and win prizes. wonder why they arent selling, or think people are low balling them. Poshmark closet disappeared? How about silly girl talk on a rainy Sunday afternoon? The ends of the zipper teeth didnt line up. Really sad that there are people out there like that. It just was completely consuming and I found myself buying to sell.. then not selling.. then not getting a return in the investments. I find that no matter how many followers I solicite, no matter how many shares etc, sales are very very low! I dont mind doing the work but i believe i should at least be seeing some improvements on their part. Oh,I forgot to tell u the best part. I am wasting a tremendous amount of time sharing from other closets just to get traffic to my closet. Hi Amber! Its been happening for the last 15 items I e sold in a row. Again, after reading all these stories, Im sure it wont turn out well for my case based on Poshmarks inability to support the sellers that actually make the company moneybut Im sure theyd listen to a lawsuit asking for damages/compensation. This person just received the top and either didnt like it or found out it didnt fit her and wanted her money back. The $9.98 maxi dress ( plus $2.99 shipping) I bought on ebay, from China..is all over Poshmark, selling for as high as $60if you peruse ebay, and those budget Asian stores ( Shein, Sammydress,floryday..the Wish appyou csn expect to see the same items , usingvthe same stock photos(!!!) I would make most of my sales during the bewitching hour 5:00 a.m. If I shared my items at 4:30 a.m., it was too early in the morning. Want to sell on PoshMark? From across the country. Reading this helped me so much. I said it was goldtone but looked like a cross between silver and 10k gold. Quite a deal, but not shocking, given some of the buys Ive picked up on various platforms. Thanks for this insightful article. You should take photos and send to Poshmark and get that user BANNED for life! Wtf??? There is also a lot of elitism! If you want a deep dive, start looking up problem eBay stories. It depends on the price of the item. I found two types of trolls exist on Poshmark. It is only $65.00 and I am glad it was not one of my very expensive items hat I have not listed. And good luck with your sales , Good to read all these because since I became active in Pm in Jan I have experienced all this, even PM doing nothing about a creepy, unsafe member I reported and emailed. Also there are so many in person places to sell like let it go on top of the usual. I also had issues with women on there. The catch was all the sellers rules. The first week of not participating on this platform has been amazing and I wish Id done it sooner! I am feeling the same way. I cant invest anymore of my valuable time is some MANIPULATIVE website thats made up fancy language about sharing POSH LOVE and other B.S. After a couple of years hiatus on Reddit as well, I decided recently to check-in on the 2-most popular Poshmark subreddits. Im now balancing poshmark, other platforms & starting my own site. Thanks @stylaphile youre right, its seriously not worth it. Ill check into it now. Has the change over been difficult? I have no way of getting my money back from PM. If you approach this as a full time job and apply yourself to your career, you will see results. Guess what? Its just leaves you with a totally violated and helpless feeling. Its the United States Post Office for crying out loud! If you are in share jail, Poshmark will not allow your account to share items for 24 hours. if posh lets her return the item because she seen it cheaper online Im do everything I can to open my own website Im tired of posh turning on and off access to my closet and tired of returns that are new items how can you justify teturbing a new item why cant we leave them a review omg did you notice I used to get all 5 star review noe these. There isnt any protection on either end! There are blogs, Instagram pages, and groups on Facebook devoted to beating the system of Poshmarks wicked algorithms. Why not just answer? You dont realize how much time youre committing to this platform until you stop. Completely bizarre but block and ignore. Thank you so much for your comment! I get charge backs with my own online store and never win even when the buyer hand signed for the box. I have to say, that I dont see this happening on posh. Ive been selling on eBay off and on for the last 15 years and its just extra income for me. Hopefully they dont take long because last time it took them 4 days to respond to a question I had . I would get up in the morning and receive offers that I couldnt even begin to describe what emotion I was feeling. They're completely off. It almost feels like I am being exploited and trapped in this nonsense! Meanwhile her average ship time says 8 days, mine says 1 day soo. Some nice love notes. When Poshmark stated that I could get a refund, I responded that I wanted the item and not a refund. Have been selling and buying (a lot more buying LOL) since March, just to clean out my closet and re-sell nicer items that I just dont wear anymore. Heres the bad experience I had that was the impetus for my Poshmark departure. I hired a virtual assistant for a week and plan on changing my password. I complained to Poshmark and they sided with her. Im shocked and disheartened to learn that so many other sellers have experienced the same ABUSE by a company that were keeping in business! Do you have any experience with what I can do? Since Posh Ambassador came out. New to Poshmark. I sent them like 10 messages telling them that its ridiculous that I cant speak to someone. I have sold over 60 items. If its working for you, by all means stick with it! Surprisingly, eBay is the one where I havent gotten them. People just follow your closet if they like the items that are in it. I think given the fact that Posh expects you to sell items at least at 50% off retail, then they want you to offer a discount on top of that and then Posh takes 20% off the top and NOW they have made it so you can make offers on bundles you might as well give your stuff away!! Even this turned out to be a terrible experience. Do you not think that sellers deserve to be compensated a little for their time and effort? Besides all of that, I feel if a company/organization is legitimate, honest and upfront, then there would be an amazing customer service!! I entered it as not as described and they gave me until July 2 to return it.
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