Far from being deluded enough to think that his impeccable taste and flawless wardrobe choices have made him a fashion messiah whose castoffs would be quickly snapped up by those wanting to emulate his style, your boy is fully aware that most of the people snapping up those size-too-big skinny jeans (hiya new gym habit already producing results after a few weeks) and All Saints t-shirts from when All Saints was still good are just out for a bargain and eager to take advantage of this ruthless wardrobe cleanse. But still, in a world where people are driving themselves deeper and deeper into debt to try and keep up with the latest throwaway fashions, why are more people not taking advantage of the money making opportunity that comes with putting those shoes you only wore once because they killed your feet, or that handbag your mum got you for Christmas that you just don't like, on eBay? What happiness are these items going to bring being stuffed at the back of a wardrobe, destined to be forgotten or chucked? Especially when they could be auctioned off, creating more space in your wardrobe and more money in your bank balance to fill that space with shiny new things.
And while we're at it, wouldn't it be great if there was an easier way to find those coveted items you want? That dress from Topshop that sold out before you got the chance to buy it? That leather jacket that went into sale in every size but yours? This is why eBay is often a much more rewarding shopping experience than the glitz and glamour of Buchanan St and Argyle St on a Saturday afternoon. And plus it never closes...ideal.
This isn't an advert for eBay, this is a call to all FashHoles out there, sell your old stuff...just because you don't want it, someone else most probably will. And at the end of the day, what would you rather have? A wardrobe full of clothes you don't actually want, or money for guilt-free shopping?
And let's not forget, it's recycling, so it's good for the environment as well.
xoA
Here, here! Although, apparently some people don't want my old ski hats, worn a hundred times t-shirts or a scarf from Primark I only bought because it was colder than I had thought it might be.
ReplyDeleteIf you are going to jump on the eBay wagon try and only put your items on when theres no insertion fees, they usually email you and tell you when it will be, which happens more often than you'd think.
No matter what people tell you, don't put anything on for £0.99 unless you don't care if you only get £0.99 for it.
Think of what you'd type in the search when your making your title. Like bodycon and not stretchy. Mentioning designer names always helps too like "in the style of Herve Leger".
I've made £400 for eBay this month! It's not exactly my best friend, it certainly has its pros and cons but its definitely been a great way to empty my wardrobe of shite and fill my savings for my trip to LA.