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Do you need expert tips and advice on how to sell your clothes online? This guide on how to sell your fashion and clothes on eBay will help you make the most money. It's easy to cash in.
Are you ready to sell your clothes?
Search eBay for clothes that match or are very similar to yours to give you a sense of current prices and popularity on eBay. This can help you set reasonable expectations of how much money you might get for your items. You might be pleasantly surprised to learn how much value there is in popular brand-name and designer clothes, even pre-owned clothes (in good condition, of course).
Find out how other eBay sellers describe and price their clothes to get ideas and insights into best practices for how to sell clothes online. Start your research at the Advanced Search page and make sure to select "Sold listings."
Cleaning your clothes is an important step to selling online. All pre-owned clothes must be cleaned prior to listing. For most clothes, this means washing and ironing. For special items—like suede, silk, and other delicate fabrics—you must bring your garments to the dry cleaners. Buyers expect to receive like-new garments—clothes that is ready to wear and free of odors and stains. Note that brand-new clothes with or without tags does not need to be laundered.
Great photos sell items on eBay. Your photos should be clear, well lit, and compelling.
Take clear shots of the front and back of your tablet. Place the device on a plain white background on a flat surface, like a table or counter. Sometimes, a single sheet of white printer paper will suffice. Take close-ups of any scratches or blemishes on the device screen, as well as the back. (Make sure to set your camera to its "macro" feature to take extreme close-ups in sharp focus.) Take a photo of your tablet while powered up and displaying its home screen to assure potential buyers that your device works.
Examples of photos
For more guidance on taking photos, watch the helpful photo tutorial video on the How to Sell page and refer to the Photo Tips page.
Listing your clothes is fast and easy from your desktop or mobile device.
Click the Start selling button on this page or the "Sell" link on the top of any eBay page. Then type the keyword describer for your item, for example, "Tommy Bahama Shirt" or "Betsy Johnson Shoes." The quick listing tool will automatically suggest product categories for your item. Pick the one that best fits your item and click the button for "Sell yours."
Describe the condition, size, color, material, and brand of your item.
For condition, include specifics, like a small hole, stain, or tear.
Colors may not appear the same across all computer monitors and device screens. It's therefore helpful to be specific when describing color, such as "cherry red" instead of just "red," or "Kelly green" instead of just "green."
Include the material of your garment, such as cotton. If it's a blended fabric, such as polyester and wool, let your buyers know the percentages of each material (if included on your garment's tag).
Sizes are not standardized, so it's helpful to include measurements along with brand sizing information. Buyer issues usually arise due to confusion regarding sizing, such as "XL" or "Size 10." For example:
You can choose between auction-style listings with an optional "Buy It Now" price, or fixed price listings. Your previous research will provide some guidance about pricing and listing type—whichever offers the best chance of your finding a buyer.
Fixed price listings give you more control over the sale price, but items can take longer to sell than with an auction-style listing. Auction-style listings can give you a faster sale, but do not provide as much control over the final price.
If you chose a fixed price listing, make sure your price is reasonable and based on your research in Step 1. If you chose an auction-style listing, make sure your opening bid is also an acceptable amount for the article of clothes. This will ensure you get the minimum amount you want, in case the item sells to the first bidder.
Researching sold clothes on eBay will give you the information you need to price your item. Start at the Advanced Search page and make sure to select "Sold listings."
Use the quick listing tool or the eBay mobile app for suggestions on shipping services and price guidance. You may not need to weigh your item to determine shipping costs, since shipping guidance is provided based on items similar to what you are selling.
Here are quick tips to get started:
Ship the easy way with flat-rate mailers:
Provide your buyers with a shipping cost based on their location. You'll need your and your buyer's zip codes to do this.
Gather the following information:
You will need to select at least one shipping service, such as a USPS First Class Envelope for items up to 13 ounces. For items over 13 ounces, select a USPS Flat Rate Priority Envelope or Box.
When the buyer pays for a purchase, PayPal will alert you by email. You can keep the payment in your PayPal account or transfer it to a different bank account. If you keep the funds in your PayPal account, you can withdraw from them with your PayPal debit card or use them to purchase items on other websites that accept PayPal.
Many clothes can be shipped in a lightweight, waterproof envelope. If your clothes have fragile components, such as large buttons, protect them by wrapping your garment in one or two layers of small-sized bubble wrap before packaging it. Use a box or padded envelope that's just slightly larger than the item you sold.
For more details on shipping and packing, read eBay's Shipping pages.
Use eBay's Print Postage feature to select, pay for, and print out a USPS authentic shipping label that you can tape or stick to the package.
Learn more about this time-saving feature.
As soon as you can, take the box to your local post office or, better yet, hand it to your USPS mail carrier on his or her next round. It's a good idea to send a note to your buyer when the items have shipped. Provide a tracking number, if applicable.
Buyers love to receive positive recognition from sellers. It's an important part of good customer service. Be sure to leave them a positive comment the minute you receive cleared payment.
Ready to sell your clothes?