Having a hard time finding exactly what you’re looking for when shopping on Poshmark? Here are my top tips.
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Want to shop secondhand more, but having a hard time finding what you are looking for? As an avid Poshmark shopper (I mean, I’ve been shopping—and casually selling—on the app for 10+ years), I’ve learned a trick or two for scoring the best deals. In this post, I’m sharing my top Poshmark tips for finding exactly what you’re looking for at the best price!
Poshmark Tips:
1. Don’t Unlike a Sold Item That You Still Want
When an item you have “liked” on Poshmark sells, around 40 recommendations for similar items will appear below when you revisit the listing. Over time, these recommendations will change. Because of this, I keep items I am still interested in saved in my likes even after they have sold so I can use the recommended items to find the exact or a similar item.
2. Use Keywords to Describe What You Are Looking For
When searching for a specific item on Poshmark, use keywords that describe the item to find the best results – and be patient when searching. You will likely need to try a few different searches to find exactly what you want.
For example, if you are looking for a vintage barn jacket, don’t just type in “barn jacket” and expect to find the best results. Instead, try “vintage barn jacket,” “vintage barn jacket [BRAND],” “corduroy collar jacket,” “work jacket,” “[BRAND] field jacket,” “vintage chore jacket,” “vintage chore jacket with corduroy collar [BRAND],” – or any combination of these. For this particular search, I would try the brands Lands End, L.L. Bean, Eddie Bower or Ralph Lauren.
3. Search the Name of the Item You Are Looking For
If you are searching for a more specific item from a particular brand, try to find the name of the item and use it in your search. This tactic has worked well for me when searching for specific items from Free People, Frye, Everlane, J.Crew and Lilly Pulitzer, to name a few.
4. Add the Brand Filter or Enter the Brand Name in the Search Bar
If you know the brand of the item you’re looking for, enter the brand name in the search bar and, if possible, select it in the brand filter.
5. Utilize the Filters
Poshmark offers a variety of search filters, including category, brand, size, color, price, shipping, condition, availability, and type. The category filter is especially useful, as it allows you to narrow down your search by gender, item type, and style. I use the category, brand, size, and color filters the most, but applying as many filters as possible will help you get the best results..
6. Widen your Size Range
When shopping on Poshmark, if I am looking for an item I may consider purchasing vintage or in a different size than typical, I will often remove the “My Size” filter or broaden the size search. Vintage sizing typically runs small, and for certain items, like sweaters and jackets, you may be willing to size up.
7. Sort by “Relevance”
Poshmark automatically sorts your searches by “Just Shared.” This can be a beneficial way to sort because it ensures that the items you are browsing are listed by responsive sellers who are active on the app, but I have found that sorting by “Relevance” is much more successful when searching for a specific item.
8. Sort “Low to High“
If you are specifically looking for the best deal, consider sorting pricing “Low to High.” Using this strategy, I have found a corduroy collar trench raincoat for $4, Frye boots for $30, and a vintage Land’s End barn jacket for $15.
While these are great deals, I was too caught up in the thrill of the deal for many of these items. Generally, I recommend sorting by “Relevance” and focusing on finding exactly what you are looking for instead of the “best deal.”
9. Use Google Reverse Image Search + the Word “Poshmark.”
I have not had much success using Poshmark’s Reverse Image Search. However, I have had incredible results using Google’s and adding the word “used” or “Poshmark” to the search. To use Google Reverse Image Search, download the Google Chrome app, click the camera button on the right-hand side of the search bar, and select the image or screenshot corresponding to the item you are searching for.
10. Type The Keywords Into Google + the Word “Poshmark”
I often begin my search for secondhand items on Google by typing in the keyword, brand, and name-specific suggestions above, along with the word “used” or “Poshmark.” With this search tactic, Google will show you more secondhand and Poshmark shopping suggestions in the top Shop results.
11. Start Clicking on Poshmark Links
I am recently engaged, and while browsing wedding dresses for inspiration on Pinterest, a Poshmark listing came up in my feed. I clicked on it, and the next thing I knew, more and more Poshmark listings were flooding my Pinterest searches. Many people have not loved the new influx of shopping pins, but if it helps me find what I am looking for secondhand, I am all for it!
The same goes for Google: when I click more Poshmark links through Google searches, Google is more likely to serve me more Poshmark suggestions.
12. “Like” the Item Before Hitting Purchase
Many Poshmark sellers have automatic discount offerings set up, meaning once you ‘like’ an item, an offer of around 10-20% off is automatically sent to you. Even if sellers do not have this feature set up, many will make a custom offer after seeing you have liked their listing. Because of this, 99% of the time I will ‘heart’ an item and wait around an hour before purchasing the item. There is the rare occasion that I find an absolute steal and hit purchase immediately, like when I found my Vejas for only $35, but most of the time, it is more beneficial to slow down. Plus, it helps ensure you are shopping intentionally and prevents you from making impulse purchases.
13. Don’t Be Afraid To Make an Offer
Even if an offer doesn’t immediately come in, don’t be afraid to make one! You never know what a seller is willing to accept.
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