Starting up a Depop page can seem a little overwhelming at first – how is best to sell your item? Is it ok to use hashtags? Should you charge delivery? All your questions answered here.
Are you trying to sell your old clothes?
Use a white background
Hang up your clothes on a white wall to take your photos on. This makes the picture look more professional, making people more likely to buy whatever item is for sale.
Use natural lighting
Use natural lighting when taking your picture. It will bring out the truer colours and details of the item, making it easier for the buyer to know what they’re getting.
Don’t edit the photos
Avoid using a filter on your pictures. Using a filter on pictures of your clothes can present them in slightly different shades of the colours they are – which might not go down well with your buyer. Try to present your clothes as accurately as you can, so that buyers know what they are getting, and are happy with it when it arrives.
Present your clothes well
Wash, dry and iron your clothes before you take pictures of them! You’d be surprised how many people post pictures of creased up t-shirts. It doesn’t look good. Hanging your clothes up for the photo will also make it look better – and
Use hashtags
Hashtag your posts as much as possible! The more you hashtag your posts, the easier people can search for them.
Price your item reasonably
Remember, second hand clothes are not always worth what you paid for in full. People want a good deal, and you want a sale. The best way to do that is to make reasonable prices that you would be happy to accept, and you would also be happy to buy at. Also, charging lower cost delivery is always attractive for a potential buyer. If they think they’ve got a saving, they’re far more likely to buy!
Be responsive
Turn your notifications on remain active on the app. Being responsive to buyers and people interested in purchasing your clothes is really important and will get you some positive feedback!
Keep your receipts
Keep all the receipts for your postage. This way you can track your delivery and so can your buyers.
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