blocking lowballers on poshmark
To answer your question, most of the items I started selling in my Poshmark closet were things I had bought for myself and no longer (or never) wore. I am professional and just discuss the item. I quit because of all of the points you noted with the primary issue being horrid customer support. When do you ever have time for family, your home, and kids? Why in the world would I need a store credit for a store where my account is suspendedyeah makes no sense to me. Buyers and sellers need to act accordingly. I also received a blouse that was listed as free people. Only to get a no reply email from Poshmark that my jacket was a counterfeit, and the listing taken down. It doesnt even make sense, she says there is lint all over the pants, when it is the style, so I dont even know what to do, or how long it is going to take to find out, who wins. They STILL approve the return and send the item back even with supporting documentation! I dont like linking my private bank information, I simply do not trust apps enough to provide such sensitive information. Many apps prefer that you accept your share of offers as they dont want you just constantly rejecting fair offers either. End of story. She ordered on 3/15, she RECEIVED the item on 3/19. When I contacted them they said that the fine print states you cant use free shipping with referral codes. It just was completely consuming and I found myself buying to sell.. then not selling.. then not getting a return in the investments. Danielle, And I swoon with you. One of the reasons I pay that 20% is because Posh gives buyers some kind of peace of mind. Its been happening for the last 15 items I e sold in a row. I would certainly recommend looking into BigCommerce (http://bit.ly/2pFg5Mt) to set up your online store or Shopify if you have some HTML coding knowledge. Ebay on the other hand is more customer base than seller base. I blocked her and removed the entire listing ( since you cant remove the offensive comments) On the other flip of the coin I had a very sweet lady who had bought from me a few times in the past purchase several of my smaller items and tell me that although she didnt have a need for any of the items , she wanted to help. After thoroughly reading Poshmark company policies and, Read More 5 Poshmark Scams: What to look out forContinue, Are you just starting to sell on Poshmark but dont know what it takes to successfully run a reselling business? Had one guy that put $300 of stuff in his cart and offered me $50. Poshmark is a business platform. Thank you for sharing your experience! My honest opinion on PM: It is great for someone like me I am a graduate student who likes to shop. 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. So, what happens now? Ill usually give it to them. Jeanette, unfortunately there is nothing you can really do except block that buyer from every purchasing from you again. The items were an UA shirt, TWO Victorias Secret Pink shirts plus pink dog, pink bag and ribbon, AE shorts and this Packers shirt. I found it unethical that they let that Header on my news feed, because it basically deceived me into thinking I had free shipping. I always say that the truth always comes out. Not just for the brilliant content rich posts but also read the comments!!! Tradesy take all the responsibility for any returns. So I am finally at that point. As a result, I decided that I might continue to buy from Poshers, but would not open my own closet. I certainly dont miss low ballers. I contact the seller and she blocked me. She gave me a 3 star rating, now shes reposhing it for 5 times more than she paid for each item. I came home and opened the package a week later and they were SUPER worn!!! Reselling Books: Is SellBackYourBook.com Legit? Thank you for the information about other options. Much to my dismay, they didnt require him to return the item. Not getting rich,never tried the parties,but I make a few bucks and spend a few. I got some $ back from the protection plan, but I hated that I had been scammed. I myself been with them from the beginning. Thanks for your help. I sell on etsy, ebay (the worst) , tradesey, and have my own shop. I dreaded waking up in the morning and seeing all those notifications. For $50. They want to buy your once coveted jacket for $5.00. Because they have designed profit from it for themselves. You have to create a profile. It takes more time than it is worth and Im seeing the writing on the wall before going any further. Then in May, I listed many more items; also joined the parties and follow groups. I started on Posh to pay my sons medical bills from this past summer and the only thing I feel Ive gotten from Posh are migraines, a stronger eyeless prescription and the feeling of being isolated from my family. from my research of the Posh parties everything I read up on them said that the posh leaders of the parties mainly promoted their own product and that very few people got a lot out of the Posh parties so again bc time is limited for me I do not bother to participate. I know I will one day. I told Mercari theyd lost a very valuable, and honest seller. Ive been on here for 5 years. I am bit reluctant on these fees for posh foe just pointing the shipping label (shipping is still paid by buyer or seller). I posted on her page and also on the thread on bag and said can you give me more info. At this point, it may be best I dont even if they allow me to. Why doesnt Poshmark oversee their listings and make it mandatory to post several pictures and provide more information? Now I have a lot more control over what Im selling and I dont have to pay Poshmark fees or a 20% commission to anyone. But started selling upper end vintage and luxury labels on eBay in the late 90s selling to a variety of people but also designers and once in awhile a celebrity. Have a super fab week!! The seller just sent me a refund for whatever amount was in question. Thanks!! I was having some pretty great success although it was time consuming. When you sold an item on another marketplace did you just delete it from Posh or just put not for sale on it? Hi Susan! Ive been purchasing from Posh since about last July, 2016 and have spent well over $10,000 on there but back in October, 2016, I purchased two items a dress (which was a knockoff) and a pair of Christian Louboutin shoes which were described as a size 10 but would not even fit my 8.5 shoe size daughter. I also use Tradesy. Thats what I found so frustrating. Great article!!! I even wrote a very nice message on her page apologizing, asking what I could do to make it right and she did not respond! And I learned a lot from being on Poshmark for a few years, so that certainly helped in starting my own online store. . The thing that gets me is, Im not Instagram savvy and Im looking for a way to reach that market. I just feel so cheated as I am getting back something damaged. Two people who gave me one-star ratings for no reason. Im allergic to synthetic, and Free People is her brand. Poshmark is refunding the buyers money because of minor skuff marks. I sell on Poshmark mainly because I hate to give away nice clothes and things for free. I am so upset!!! And I was also trying to express that dealing with problem customers isnt just a Poshmark thing. Im not a big active seller on Poshmark by any means but had success with items I posted. Sorry to hear about your experience on Poshmark. I can deal with that. I do have a question though with you being so successful with the site; It does seem that to be successful on the site you have to sell mostly name brand, so where do ppl find these name brand items for low enough prices to mark them up high enough to make a profit? Glad you found a better way loved your article!! When I received the return, Poshmark states on their site I can dispute it if its not the same item returned. I had exactly the same issue with my listing returned back to me, even if I have a photos before wrapping the item, and sent to poshmark support for evidence that it was not the same when it got back to me poshmark will never take your side. I listed an authentic designer purse, Mind you she sends a photo an no disrespect ladies but she was more like a size 18-20 definitely not a junior large ! Poshmark is a mess. Its a cleaver, but insidious business model. I have sold quite a bit with no problem, but bad buyers dont care about that and poshmark much less. I cant be blamed if people cant appreciate the fact that when I say new-in-box I actually mean it. No response from them until today! They gave the buyer back the money. I too had thought that it would be a good side gig when I retired. I feel so sorry to read what happened to you. Be any businesses I have the right to charge whavi want however I didnt I charge a fair priced its not my fault they seen it online cheaper. Have you tried Tradesy? Maria, this is terrible! So I never used the app again. If you want to set up your own website, I would recommend starting with BigCommerce here: http://bit.ly/2pFg5Mt. At first I didnt realize you need to share your closet and not just list and let it sit there. She lost hundreds of dollars from me for her NWT Free People stuff by being arrogant. They didnt smell bad, I kept them in a nice box, just like I do with my shoes, and I did take pictures of the signs of wear. Now i did have one case opened up by a buyer trying to get something for free and Poshmark did not honor the buyers request at all. By and large I have been very impressed with the sellers. (The seller, the one who said no offers would be accepted, remember her? Thanks for sharing! It isnt their decision how I manage my business (and therefore my finances). People just follow your closet if they like the items that are in it. So my feeling is if she really wanted to sell this, she would respond to this ?s. Exactlythere is none. Too many sellers get offended by low offers because they are still attached to their item(s). I am certain the support is not from inside the United States. Lily Pulitzer 12. Im glad you created youre own store! Nothing bad. Serves her right, ei. Lisa, Im hearing more and more stories like this, and I too, had my share of sales that were canceled by Poshmark because once I purchased, the seller never responded. I have about 200 items on poshmark and get one or two sales here and there. After a couple of weeks I grew tired and depressed from following these communities on Reddit. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. I also explained that I would have made an offer rather than simply purchasing it for the posted price had I known that there was such severe staining. And some of usmyself includedend up doing a whole lot of work for $3 an hour. There are different ways to adjust pricing. Or $10 if were lucky. Mayra, have you tried Etsy? Thank you for sharing your experience. Its insane, now that they have grown there needs to be rules for top rated sellers. Im just guessing that as Poshers are sharing their listings, they are also shopping. The best way to deal with Poshmark lowballers is to stand by your pricing if you need to, but be prepared to walk away from offers that are not worth it. But even that is a Hit-or-Miss scenario or a gamble with collectibles! I have blocked that buyer from every being able to view my closet again and in the future (until I decide to close my closet) I will take photos of all items prior to shipping and make sure that the Poshmark shipping label is included in every shot!! I also didnt like that the shipping was the same price no matter the item was. In my second purchase attempt, I followed up when the item was not shipped although two weeks had passed. Archived post. Do not try to justify it because there is no justification, and if you get shut down you deserve it. Thanks for the inspiration! I too, am tired of the lowballs, and high commission that Poshmark takes on even lower priced items. There is also too much room for miscommunication and understanding. SMH . I have been on Poshmark since 2014, and in the last year Ive really been able to sell items. And Id advise using social media to drive traffic to your site as well. Ive had a positive experience it just seems stuff doesnt sell that much. And half the time they dont respond so youre just wasting your time chasing after ghosts. They take weeks to answer your questions and Ive had to cancel a bunch of orders because they failed to ship within seven days. Ill check it out! Jay, glad to hear Im not the only one who seldom makes a sale on a counter offer! The idea that I would even think of lowballing makes me sick but this trend is warping the way I look at sales and purchases for everything on Poshmark. I am an honest person and would never think about trying to rip someone off. Hi Michelle, there is a monthly fee for Shopify and you do need to have some HTML/website coding skills. However I do think I will still try my luck with the site, hopefully having a better experience. Ever wonder why theres no seller protection on PoshMark? Its crazy!! With over a million shoppers, Poshmark is a major selling destination for retailers, designers, and brands. Customer service sucks as far as them rep-emending these people for doing this. Be cautious!! THANK YOU for this helpful info. Poshmark is kind of time consuming and I try to look elsewhere where I have more control and not having to deal so much with the buyer How can people see my items? Hi! Whatever. Whats the name of your store? 1. Hi , I have the same proble likie I have a open case with A free people dress ,and the buyer make a open case because is not authentic . Im just happy to unload things from my closet and see them get used again! They are her personal experiences. Ive been selling on eBay off and on for the last 15 years and its just extra income for me. Theyre skinny jeans to me lol. Well duh they are used. They always said work it out with the buyer. Well Poshmark authorizes the RETURN !!!!! Its a sad place for sellers these days. Poshmark is making a hefty 20% commission just for using their site and sending out shipping labels. I cant say that I am leery of those buying who dont have a profile the reason is that Posh has made it difficult for someone who just wants to shop and not sell. Tradesy refunds the money to the buyer and then they resell your item themselves. I got a lowball offer which was almost 50 percent off the offer. While my sales have picked up, I still get the ridiculous Lowballs like we are at the flea market, and there are times I get infuriated. I think too few realize this is an option. Description: ;). But I understand.d Im not thrilled with the cut that Poshmark wants, or with all the click the following button. I try to gather up really large bags of things in great condition so its not a waste of my time taking the subway and waiting in line (pre-pandemic, now you have to make an appointment or drop off and come back later). Its great for the handful who do make money but its antiquated in its design and their cut is highest Ive encountered. It just shows that they lack the protection for you since you were loyal to Poshmark for couple of years as a Top Seller. I found a brand new one (literally exact same model) at Macys for 40 dollars. I have to disagree, on some level, with the troll label you use. I didnt mince words in my complaint! They havent responded to me in months now! I wish you tremendous success and much less stress!! Why My View on What to Do with Low Ball Poshmark Offers is Changing, Shoe Recycling at DSW to Declutter and Earn CashKind Of. Another guy did something similar and offered $30. Scan this QR code to download the app now. So I thought ok Im safe Ill turn it on and prove that it works. We are such a big trailer town food trailers, etc., that Im looking into a resale clothes trailer!!! I bought a pair of CL so Kate 120m asked the seller normal questions but one shoe in the picture looked bigger so I further inquired and the seller said oh its probably just the angle so I offered 3 x before she finally accepted and then I get them and it took a few strolls around my living room to realize that these heel heights were not the same !!! The pricing model just doesnt work for me. As for advice, you can open your own store like I did on Shopify, or if you dont have HTML knowledge, you could try BigCommerce here: http://bit.ly/2pFg5Mt. Currently using Poshmark, but it needs so much improvement and yes, I put so much effort into packaging my items making sure each is clean and free of pilling, etc., wrapping in pretty paper, sending thank you notes, including little cosmetic samples and chocolates, etc, etc. Im so livid. I also dislike the 20% that is taken out of each sale. As funding has dried up for private tech companies, those in the online shopping space have not fared particularly well. It slows you down a little, but it has saved me on enough occasions for it to be worth it. So dont expect to be rich selling on Poshmark. and within minutes the items had offers and instant sales. The buyer has to provide photo proof showing how the item does not match the listing description. The sale frequently gets canceled. I just deleted my Poshmark closet. Everyone wants items for $5.00 and theyre under the impression that its a garage sale. Though I became a member in 2014, I never used the app or looked at the siteI only started selling items this past December, 2017, literally 2.5 months ago. The thing is, if they would just make a few changes and really pay attention to protecting both buyers and sellers, they would be able to retain more users. I doubt they were authentic. They never gave me a chance to defend my bag or my closet they just removed it . I have only been selling for 4 months and I have already had a brand new with tags 34 B bra returned because she claimed there was NO WAY it was a 34 B. I agreed to let her return the item and she was reimbursed . $5 or less offers. More so than Poshmark. She did not ask the percentage before buying. At first it was slow but made $500 in June.. No problems & 5 stars on all buys. Using the site I bought a whole bunch of stuff that was just fun and tempting to get and so inexpensive made me wonder about how the girls did that it seem to take so much time. I told her when spending that kind of money, you have to be careful. Now I think I have to. They shut my closet down Black Friday for a week. I was So angry but took time to ask the seller more questions nicely bc I felt that she couldnt have not known bc the heel heights are so different I took them to the store she purchased from where they told me it was a defect.. She hasnt even responded. Lowballers exists across reselling platforms and the only person less desirable than a lowballer is an internet troll. To all that are good at ityou have my respect. Goodbye to my consideration for Suggested user now for another few months. I just came across your post same thing here for my too. The seller can get their item back and re-list and move on. Poshmark doesnt have a 1-800 number and doesnt responds to emails. I think its awesome you offer free returns. Hi Christine! And there is no customer support at PM! All this means is that you are NOT ready to part with it and you are too emotionally attached to your item! Heres the bad experience I had that was the impetus for my Poshmark departure. So after 8 days and no help from them, I deleted my items and cancelled the one sale and left a detailed message for the buyer, who, if she has any kind of brain, ought to have the sense to look on other selling sites if shes interested in my item. Hi Nicole! As stated, I am considering quitting Poshmark. A ridiculously lowball offer. And then there is the time suck factor. or they like too many things. But if this continues to happen then I will have to find some other venue to self. My screen name on Poshmark is pilotkelson1056, I stumbled across this article and while I agree with every frustration listed here, theres an entire other side to this (Im speaking from the seller perspective, Im there to make money, not spend it). If I open the closet on a lowball offer and see nothing, I will counter as it is likely someone who will meet in the middle. Bought it and didnt bother with the site until cleaning out after Christmas and thought Id try selling. It truly has the worst customer service in the industry, hands down. The zipper pulls with the brand name felt like plastic. It was good to get away for a month vacation and I am hoping to change my reselling strategy. They were also filthy! Ive been emailing them because I feel like my buyers arent receiving notifications to accept their item so I always have to wait until the fourth day for my money to finally be released to me. While the majority of people who purchased items from my closet were class-act Poshers, I did have my collective share of bad apples that found their way to my Poshmark account. Its not! It depends on the price of the item. 3-4 occasions where something was not as described or damaged when I got it and they accept the return or gave me a posh Credit in one instance but in other cases they have totally back me up. Blessings to you. The second you take the tags off and wear the item, it depreciates like hell. Dont respond back to me one said and then she kept going. Know the Market How Do You Price Things on Poshmark? You did the right thing Lesli by filing an official complaint with the BBB. I get some of your issues. 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