I’m a top seller on Depop – my 7 tips including the right way to sell quickly and why you should never haggle too much
WANT to make a bit of extra cash? Selling your unwanted items on sites like Depop is a quick and easy way to do just that.
But if you want to shift your stuff quickly you’ll want to stick to a few simple rules.
According to one woman, she went from having no sales to being a top seller in a matter of months.
She revealed how she took her vintage account from 24 sales to 579, with 300 impressive reviews.
The woman, who runs the RarifyVintage account on the site, noted that adding as many listings as possible is vital when you’re starting out.
Not only will this give potential buyers more to browse, but it means they might bundle items together as well.
But one of the most important tips is to keep pictures of items descriptions consistent.
You don’t need a professional camera or set up to get good pictures – just a bit of natural daylight and your phone camera will do the trick.
The description of the item is one of the most important bits, so don’t rush filling it out and make sure you include all the info you’d want as a buyer.
The next tip the selling pro shared is to answer any questions quickly.
It might seem obvious but it’s easy to forget about them, especailly if you’re only selling a few bits from your wardrobe.
And even though it might be tempting to refuse lower offers you might be missing out on a sale – so haggling isn’t always a good thing.
“Accept reasonable offers,” the seller wrote over the video.
If buyers don’t leave a review, you can always ask them to after their purchase is complete, she added.
After she shared her top tips other Depop users were quick to thank her.
One said: “Just started my job and needed this, thank you!”
“I want to sell and I’m doing research on it now,” another wrote.
But not everyone had much luck, “I do all this and still nothing,” one commented.
If you do want to start up your re-selling side hustle, or just have a clear out, you’ve probably already heard of the tax crackdown from HMRC.
After the number of sellers on platforms like Depop and Vinted has increased in recent years, users could be slapped with an unexpected tax bill if they don’t comply with tax regulations.
This means those with a side hustle will still be expected to fill in a tax return and pay what they owe the HMRC every year – but don’t worry, it’s not as stressful as it sounds.
You’ll only need to consider whether a tax return is needed if you make over £1,000 in sales per year.