Selling clothes on line - ideas and help please

Watty1

I am needing to downsize and so need to cut my clothes down.  I've some very nice stuff that no longer fits from stores like Reiss and so on and I'm wondering where to sell them. I've popped two items on Ebay including one dress still with labels and not had any interest. I'm wondering if there is a better place.  Any suggestions please?

Pollycat

Could it be that you've put the starting price too high?
With frequent sales in stores, it may be that the dress you paid full price for could be bought at 75% off.
Some sellers are unrealistic about prices on eBay.
I know someone who has a lot of expensive clothing - a lot unworn - but she expects to get close to what she paid - which is never going to happen.
How long have the items been listed?

Otherwise, are you sure your items are listed in the correct category with the brand detailed?
And is your description clear and full?
Sometimes, I might be slightly interested in an item but if there is insufficient detail, I might not be bothered enough to ask for more information.

jon81uk

Branded stuff that doesn't go out of fashion, or is currently in fashion should sell OK, but not always for a huge price. I've had success with Nike stuff recently, but Topman/Asos or similar barely shifts.

Make sure you have plenty of clear photos, show the original size tag in a photo and some buyers like measurements.

In terms of other sites, depends what you are selling. For current/recent fashion or stylish vintage items there is Depop. 
Also Shpock and Vinted. Not tried any of them though.

eBay works just about OK for me.

mjm3346

Relative uses Vinted for lots of (relatively low priced) clothing, they previously used e-bay for years and would not switch back. It's easier to list on Vinted, buyer pays postage and there are no seller fees - both ebay and vinted have low trustpilot scores but they personally have had no problems with either.

mrcol1000

I also sell clothes on Vinted and Facebook Marketplace. I have found I have a lot of success on Vinted. You also don't have to pay any fees as a seller. Facebook Marketplace just has a lot of time wasters. 

As above though. if its not selling then it could be price. There is a lot of stuff being sold for a fraction of what is priced on the label. Try doing a sold item search to see what they are selling for. 

If you want a quick sale then it may be better to bundle stuff together and sell as job lots. 

TripleH

Agree with above.

I have sold a few items that are new and still with labels attached on ebay and a good result is 50% of the price on the label.

Take measurements of length and width of women's clothes as well otherwise you might loose parties interested but not motivated enough to message.

Think of it as a clear out earning a few pennies than recovering your costs. Auctions work well for getting the price up but you're just as likely to sell for a small amount.

silvercar

I wonder there is much demand for brands at that level. For the price of a second hand Reiss dress you could buy a new dress from a cheaper brand.

At designer level there is a market. At M&S, Next level there is a demand. But between the 2 I’m not so sure. 

You are looking for people who would prefer second hand Reiss to new Next etc, I’m not sure there is the demand. If your prices were at say primark new level, would people be even searching for Reiss? 

I’ve done Ok selling second hand M&S, I’ve noticed that items sell quicker if they are modelled, rather than pictured flat on hangers. I wear the clothes and cut off my head/ legs (in the photos).

Pollycat

TripleH said:

Agree with above.

I have sold a few items that are new and still with labels attached on ebay and a good result is 50% of the price on the label.

Take measurements of length and width of women's clothes as well otherwise you might loose parties interested but not motivated enough to message.

Think of it as a clear out earning a few pennies than recovering your costs. Auctions work well for getting the price up but you're just as likely to sell for a small amount.

I can't understand why people list an item with just a few photos.
In almost all my listings I take advantage of the 12 photos.
If it's footwear, I photo the soles (toes and heels) and the size label.
Clothing  the same, I photo the care label, brand label, length, bust, sleeve length, and any special details.
Jewellery, I show measurements, weight etc.
As you say, insufficient detail in a listing puts me off.