Wholesale 101

Super simple advice that you may not have considered for shipping apparel!Most people instinctively fold clothing to ship it.... after all, Mom has always told us to fold our clothing  so it just makes sense!:However I hate folded inventory because it leaves a clear crease down the dead center of the garment. And, if you are reselling the item (or even wearing the top), you now have to steam it or iron to get rid of the lines... unless you are okay with wearing it looking like an idiot. W …

I can’t believe it’s ALREADY time to get ready for fall!  So with that in mind, let's look at some fantastic packaging ideas for the orders you ship your buyers!  POLY BAGS SUPER friggin cute pumpkin or spider web polys! 100 bags for under $20! But if you need a slightly larger bag, grab these 12x15.5 Pumpkin Pattern, 50 bags for under $15! TAPE Another option is to go with a more basic mailer (or box) and add a tape accent. You can get Washi tape howev …

If you have found yourself in the situation where you used to sell more than you currently do, it's time to take a look at the actual listing (template) you are using on eBay.  Some simple changes can make a huge difference in sales!First, get modern. If you have been selling on eBay for a long time you are likely sill employing many listing techniques that are now outdated. It’s super easy for us long-time-sellers (almost 16 years here!) to not “get modern” because we are so accustomed t …

If you're wondering if you can actually make a living selling online, here's some facts that will blow your mind!  Even after 15+ years as a full-time online seller, I was shocked by the majority of these:The average American woman makes over 300 trips to the store every year, spending close to 400 hours a year shopping. This is equal to approximately 8.5 years spent shopping during a typical lifespan!! (NY Daily News)Americans spend more on accessories (specifically shoes, jewelry, and wat …

People often ask us “Which clothing prices sell best?” …. Which is a very interesting question!I came across a great infographic on SaleCycle.com that does a pretty good job of showing where the general interest is . Check this out:So let’s think about this…Amazon takes 1st place as the “Most Used Apparel Site” (2019, because 2020 is less than half over). What brands does Amazon have? Pretty much EVERYTHING! You can find just about every type of clothing, every brand, every size and eve …