Answers To Your Burning Questions
Do I need my own Poshmark account to use your services?
For the A Little Pixie Dust and The Glass Slipper plans, yes, you need your own Poshmark account. For The Whole Damn Fairy Tale full-service Poshmark management plan, your items are listed in The Fairy Posh-Mother's virtual closet (giving you immediate access to 40K++ shoppers). To create a new account, go to www.Poshmark.com. For a limited time, sign up for a new Poshmark account using the invitation code THEFAIRYPOSH and receive a $10 discount on your first Poshmark purchase. I recommend downloading the Poshmark app as well.
What categories of items will you sell for me? Are there items you won't accept?
I sell all virtually all categories that Poshmark sells. (See the full list of what Poshmark accepts here.) This includes: a very wide range women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing, shoes, and accessories (including jewelry and handbags), maternity/petites/plus sizes, swimwear, intimates and sleepwear, and unopened makeup and beauty products. I will also accept pet clothing/accessories and Halloween costumes.
I DO ACCEPT: clean, salable items in new or good pre-owned condition; items currently in fashion (3 years or less); legitimately vintage items (not just old stuff you've been meaning to toss
out :).
I DO NOT ACCEPT: flawed items (i.e., stains, rips, missing buttons); outdated styles that would typically be rejected by a consignment shop; "fake" or "knock off" luxury brands; home goods/decor.
ITEMS MUST BE IN CLEAN, SALABLE CONDITION. ANY ITEM GIVEN TO ME THAT DOES NOT MEET SALABLE CONDITION OR
IS ON THE "DO NOT ACCEPT" LIST ABOVE WILL BE DONATED.
Will you pick up my items? What is your service area?
NOTE: During this time of national emergency, The Fairy Po$h-Mother is operating in the St Louis and Metro East region. Contactless drop off/$10 pick up available. Yes. There is an option for pick up at a mutually agreed upon location for clients choosing “The Whole Damn Fairy Tale” service plan. A $20 pick-up fee applies. My in-home and pick-up service areas are DC (NW, Capitol Hill, H Street, Navy Yard) and close-in Virginia and Maryland. Please contact me to inquire about a specific location not listed. I also can arrange to accept a drop off in NW DC at no charge. Out of town clients are accepted on a case by case basis.
Do you handle shipping for me?
NOTE: During this time of national emergency, all shipping supply fees are waived! If you select “The Whole Damn Fairy Tale” service plan, then, yes, The Fairy Po$h-Mother will handle shipping on your behalf. Shipping costs are paid by the buyer directly to Poshmark. (In the rare case that a shipment is “overweight” at more than 5 pounds, the seller is responsible for the extra postage and this will be deducted from your Fairy Posh earnings.) There is a one-time $20 fee that covers packaging/shipping materials like tape, tissue paper, poly mailer bags, and thank you notes. (Thank you notes, really? Yes. It encourages repeat business from your closet.)
Can I sell high-end luxury items on Poshmark?
Oui, Mon Cherie! Poshmark is the ultimate high-low marketplace where you can sell Target brands or Gucci. For luxury brands, it helps to provide me with any accompanying pieces such as boxes, dust bags, or authenticity documents. Poshmark has a strict policy against “fakes” or misleading (i.e., “Fendi-like”) descriptions. The Fairy Posh-Mother requires luxury labels to be authenticated by a professional online service prior to listing for sale. Note: The Fairy Po$h-Mother charges an additional $15 listing fee to cover authentication process.
How much can I earn selling on Poshmark?
There is no limit to what you can earn as a Poshmark seller! Unlike other reselling sites, Poshmark fees are up front and transparent. For sales of $15 or more, the Poshmark fee is 20% of the sales price. Poshmark handles credit card fees and sales tax collection. For The Whole Damn Fairy Tale service plan, after Poshmark's 20% "cut" and my 30% commission fee, you will pocket a full 50% of the final sales price...the same as a bricks & mortar consignment shop without all of mysterious record-keeping or any of the hassle! (Note: For items that sell for less than $15, Poshmark collects a flat $2.95 fee and my commission is also a flat $2.95 fee.)
How do you set sales prices for my items on Poshmark?
I start with the premise that Poshmark shoppers are looking for deals. Poshmark encourages this by offering flash sales, Posh Parties, and allowing buyers and sellers to negotiate a final price. Therefore, the Fairy Po$h-Mother sets initial selling prices at approximately 60% of estimated retail value and reserves the right to discount down to approximately 20% of estimated retail value. So, if an item has an estimated retail value of $80, the initial selling price is $48 and the lowest discount price would be $16. The Fairy Po$h-Mother reserves the right to make offers to potential buyers after an item has logged 3 or more “likes.” The Fairy Po$h-Mother sets “bundle deals” at 3 items x 5% discount. After 30 days, unsold items will be bargain basement priced at less than 20%. If all of this jargon makes your head hurt, then you know you’re making the right decision to outsource your Poshmark sales! And, yes, I’m happy to work with you if there is a super special item requiring super special pricing.
How will I know if my items have sold? How do I get my Poshmark earnings?
For those choosing The Whole Damn Fairy Tale full-service Poshmark management plan, you will receive an end of month Poshmark Sales Report detailing which items sold, the Poshmark and Fairy Po$h-Mother fees, and the important #: your 50% take of the sales! You will also receive a magic Venmo or PayPal deposit equal to 50% of all sales in that month. For those who like to keep an eagle eye on their inventory, all of your available and sold items can be easily viewed in The Fairy Po$h-Mother's Poshmark closet.
What does the Listing Fee include?
The listing fee covers the time-consuming and labor-intensive aspects of listing (i.e., what most people hate to do). Specifically: styling, photographing, measuring, researching retail value, writing descriptive copy, and the like. For The Glass Slipper in-home service, a flat $5 per listing fee is charged at the time of service. For The Whole Damn Fairy Tale, the listing fee is $2 per SOLD item. If your item does not sell, you will not be assessed a listing fee. The full-service listing fee is simply deducted from your sales earnings that are sent to you via Venmo or PayPal. You do not pay a listing fee "up front."
How do I see my listings? How do you keep track of final sales prices and commission fees?
You will see your entire inventory on the Fairy Po$h-Mother's virtual Poshmark closet so there is no need for maintaining your own spreadsheets or inventory lists. When an item sells, it is marked "Sold" but still displayed in my closet. Poshmark and The Fairy Posh-Mother provide a detailed, transparent, Monthly Sales Report (Excel spreadsheet) noting the final sales prices of your items. My commission fee is based on the "Order Amount" column (less any shipping discounts) only during your dates of service. At the end of each month, I will email you the Poshmark Sales Report along with a magic Venmo or PayPal deposit equal to 50% of your sales in that month.
What happens if my items don’t sell?
This applies only to The Whole Damn Fairy Tale service plan. For items that do not sell during the 60 day service plan, you have the following options: 1) pick up your unsold items; or 2) allow me to donate the unsold items to charity. ALL UNSOLD ITEMS WILL BE DONATED AFTER 60 DAYS UNLESS CLIENT ARRANGES PICK UP.
How should I prepare for my appointment or pick up/drop off in advance?
For The Whole Damn Fairy Tale service plan, I ask that items for pick up or drop off by bagged in trash bags. (Literally, your "trash" will become another's "treasure!"). For The Glass Slipper service plan, you can "speed up" the process by pre-sorting items into categories (i.e., tops, dresses, shoes), and selecting the best room/lighting in your home for styling/photos. You are welcome to participate as an extra set of hands, though you certainly are not required to be present. Keep in mind that items MUST meet the "I DO ACCEPT" criteria listed above or they will be donated automatically.
When do I pay you? What forms of payment do you accept?
I pay you, actually! For The Whole Damn Fairy Tale service plan, I will deposit your earnings on the 30th of each month via Venmo or PayPal. I will also email you a Poshmark Sales Report that provides a detailed, transparent break down of your sales, commission fees and earnings. My commission fee is based on the "Order Amount" column (less any shipping discounts) only during your dates of service. For The Glass Slipper and A Little Pixie Dust services, Venmo, PayPal or cash are accepted at the time of our appointment.
Do I have to give you my Poshmark password?
For The Glass Slipper service plan, I require access to your closet for one week following your appointment. This allows me to properly and professionally edit your virtual closet.
I'm ready to #PurgeandPosh! How can I book your services?
Let's do this! Please use the Contact Me form or email info@thefairyposh-mother.com to request service. Please let me know which service plan you are selecting and the approximate number of items you plan to sell on Poshmark. I will respond within 48 hours to provide available dates. Once we've locked down an in-home appointment time or a pick up/drop off time, you will receive a confirmation email with additional Poshmark prep info.
Why not just consign or donate my items?
Having sold both via consignment stores and online (Poshmark and other platforms), I believe Poshmark's biggest plus is its transparency, simplicity, and fast payout. It’s possible you’ve experienced the consignment shop “black hole,” where you’re pretty sure your items made it to the floor, but you aren’t quite certain of the sales price, aren’t kept in the loop as to when discounts are offered on your item, and are forced to keep your own records in order to reconcile inventory vs sales. That’s a lot of work and fuzziness just to get 50% or less of the sale or a pittance up front. Plus, some consignment stores make you wait for months to receive a payout, limit the amount of times you can request a payout, or refuse to accept your merchandise if it’s out of season. Totally opposite on Poshmark. And while donating is certainly a kind and charitable act, there is no shame in trying to insert your no-longer-needed items into the circular economy…you can reduce retail waste AND feel a little less guilty on your next shopping spree knowing you’ve subsidized yourself a bit via re-sale.
I have a question that's not listed here.
Look at you, all inquisitive! I very likely have an answer, so please use the Contact Me form or email me at info@thefairyposh-mother.com.
Why not just consign or donate my items?
If you've experienced the consignment shop “black hole,” where you’re pretty sure your items made it to the floor, but you aren’t quite certain of the sales price, aren’t kept in the loop as to when discounts are offered on your item, and are forced to keep your own records in order to reconcile inventory vs sales - then you will welcome Poshmark's simplicity and transparency. Plus, some consignment stores make you wait for months to receive a payout, limit the amount of times you can request a payout, or refuse to accept your merchandise if it’s out of season. Totally opposite on Poshmark. And while donating is certainly a kind and charitable act, there is no shame in trying to insert your no-longer-needed items into the circular economy…you can reduce retail waste AND feel a little less guilty on your next shopping spree knowing you’ve subsidized yourself on the front end!