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Just wanted to share my opinion on trading! Sometimes it seems as if folks don't like getting requests for trades OR maybe are a little offended or annoyed. I totally understand! You want cash! 💰 And I hope you get it!! But a request for a trade is STILL a compliment to your closet, your style and thus you, so take it! And remember trading is NOT against Posh rules. You can always reduce the price of each item to $3 so that you're both still protected through Posh. Happy poshing y'all!
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kristilynn28
@claudlbc Very well said! 😊
claudlbc
Thanks @kristilynn28 ! I take it you're a fellow trader! So glad to know there are others who appreciate the beauty of bartering! It's worked for centuries after all...👍
kristilynn28
@claudlbc Hi, yes, I like to sell and trade 😊 I think a lot of the ladies on here are scared of trading because they have been screwed on here before 😕 Some people can't be trusted. I like to think there are more good people than bad though 😃
claudlbc
@kristilynn28 Agreed on the more good than bad!! was talking to another posher the other day about how even in "regular" sales there are scammers. There will always be people who try to take advantage of a system or market but I like to make my decisions based on the positive aspect of things. If every now and then, I get screwed, so be it. I'm sure I'll have many more positive experiences that will outweigh the negative.
leopard_diva
Well said! Direct but not offensive. I don't know where people got the info that trading was against the rules. Like you said some of us like to move things around and have other needs. No need to be rude if someone asks to trade just simply state that you do not trade. You stated what I've been wanting to say for quite some time now. Thx for sharing! 😊 👏👏👏
claudlbc
@leopard_diva Yay! So glad it resonates!! And feel to write your own thoughts for your closet (borrow whatever you want from mine). We need to dispel this idea that trading is against Posh rules! I wouldn't want to break the rules either but thus far, Posh allows it. Thanks for the like and the shares!!!
corporatebarbie
Very nicely said. I don't trade, but when someone asks me to trade, I thank them for their offer.
claudlbc
@kristinkingsley Awww thanks! I'm really glad to see that as someone who doesn't trade, this still makes sense to you! Thanks for supporting the different needs of different Poshers! That's what makes community!
corporatebarbie
I see people scoffing at trades as though it is against the rules and I just laugh because if they read the rules they would know it's allowed!! Happy to share for you and the other Poshers who trade! @oab 😘
oab
@kristinkingsley you're awesome. Thanks!
mskeeks
bravo! well said 👏
claudlbc
Thanks @mskeeks ! So glad YOU like to trade bc your closet is stunning!!
mskeeks
@claudlbc i love to trade and couldn't have put my thoughts into words as wonderful as you have here - i agree with you 100%. everyone is here for different reasons. i personally just like rotating my closet so it's always new and refreshing. some people have really condescending attitudes towards people who trades, as if they are better somehow. but i could also see where enough is enough when every other inquiry you receive is a trade inquiry. to each their own, right? :) xo
claudlbc
@mskeeks I totally agree! I bet it IS annoying to just get one word "trade?" over and over again in one's comments. But that's ok. Those of us who like trade will find each other and have great fun and hopefully those who need the money will find buyers and also have great fun! I can't wait until you find something else in my closet (besides the only thing I'm not currently trading) to barter!! Ha!
chickykat
👍
poshgirl143
I totally agree! We just need to be more careful on trading because there are also some who love to scam people and I say this because I was once a victim but all is good now. I don't mind trading again but like what you said sometimes you just don't see anything from someone's closet when they ask you to trade. Anyway thank you for sharing your thoughts! Very well said:)
sarimolina
Preach girlie!!!! 🙏🙏🙏
emilymartin34
This is so spot on👌 excellent wording!
tangocharlie
Right on!
angela_marie25
WELL SAID!!! 😊🎉👏👏💕💕
karenphillips72
OK you are officially my favorite person right now. Standing_O girl!! Bravo! Everyone should read and share this 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 A dozen for YOU!
claudlbc
@crazylibra So true!! Or sometimes people will ask me to trade and they're teeny weeny and we clearly don't share the same size or style. But I still love that they like something of mine! So instead of ignoring them or saying something snippy, I just let 'em know I'm grateful but that it won't work this time. You're right though- there's gotta be something worth trading! :)
sloanek
Yes girl! Some people get so pissy about it when they could just politely decline or just not say anything. It'll save em the stress! And many people are misinformed and think that it's against the rules to trade but it isn't! Like you said, they just don't insure it. Unfortunately that bit me in the as* once and someone scammed me by not sending their end of the trade. I just had to let it go and know that karma will get them back 😊
claudlbc
@sloanek GOOD for you! Letting it go was probably the healthiest thing you could have done bc otherwise, you would carry that with you. The disappointment, anger, resentment...whatever. Those emotions eat people up. And karma will take care of it- always does. Glad this post resonated with you!
sloanek
Yea, at first I was s little upset trying to deal with the girl and Posh not helping me AT ALL but when I realized nothing was gonna happen I chose to let it go. Cause yea, there's no point in holding onto the hurt or whatever I felt. It wasn't productive nor was it gonna change anything. ❤️ Ps your package is all packed and ready to go and I'll be dropping it off a little later!
claudlbc
@corporatebarbie @chickykat @poshgirl143 @sarimolina @emilymartin34 @tangocharlie @ggallardo33 @angela_marie25 @kpj72
Recently came back to this listing and realized y'all had commented forever ago! Thanks for reaching out! Glad this missive spoke to you - it's such a small, silly thing but I'm happy to know others agree. :) Wish more people in the US (not just on posh) traded and bartered! It's such a community- oriented way to transact with each other. And it's fun! Anyway, be well!!
dragonfly1111
I totally agree!! I did notice that you liked the vintage Liz Sport jumpsuit in my closet. If you are interested offer me $40. I will accept!!
mrose_vintage
@claudlbc Very well put! I love using the term "Swapping" ✨ I love a good Swap now and again! Hope we barter 🔜! Ciao
pegasusunicorn
I haven't done any trades yet, but I'm interested. How do y'all work low value trades? It seems like the way to do it is to lower the items up for trade to $3 and then each buy and pay the $6.49 shipping, but that comes out to $9.49, which if you're trying to just trade a tshirt or something seems a bit steep when you could just send it yourself for like $3. Is there another way to do a low dollar value trade that is more reasonable?
claudlbc
@pegasusunicorn Hi! Yeah, trades on cheap items is not as efficient. I’ve seen some people just step out on faith that the other person will send the package and of course, you do the same. It’s kind of an honor system thing. So I would only suggest it if you’re okay with taking the risk.
pegasusunicorn
@claudlbc Thank you. How do people exchange addresses without the purchase aspect of things?
claudlbc
@pegasusunicorn Usually they exchange email addresses and then exchange mailing addresses.
cwils124
I was just offered a trade and am interested how do you manipulate a price or bundle to make it even?
claudlbc
@cwils124 Hi! I’ve had varying experiences with this. Sometimes I deal with people who want to make it an exact trade so one of us has to keep adding things until it adds up to the other’s item. OR you can do a partial trade and the one getting the more expensive item can pay the difference?
claudlbc
@cwils124 And sometimes people just let it go...”yeah, I’ll trade these $30 boots for those $20 jeans and let’s just call it even.” It just depends on how much each person wants the other person’s item and how they value the item. Let me know if I can be helpful in any other way!
claudlbc
And if your asking about actual price on Poshmark- just lower it to $3. And then you’ll each still have to pay shipping. And you’ve voila! You’ve got your trade!
breezalar
Hey I have a question! I traded my brand new gymshark leggings with a girl on here and it’s been a month and she hasn’t sent it and won’t even respond to me.. what do I do? Can I even do anything about it?
claudlbc
@breezalar did you drop your Prices to $3? Or did you just do honor system?
breezalar
@claudlbc we both did $3 on our listing
claudlbc
@breezalar Either way, you won’t get your item back. But at the very least you can report them to posh as someone who sells items and then doesn’t send them. And you should comment on her listings to forewarn others not to depend on her following through. You can do this in a professional manner.
claudlbc
@breezalar For example, you can comment “I did a trade with x,y,z and sent her my item. She never sent me hers and never followed up. Because she has yet to make that right, I feel obligated to warn others that she cannot be depended on to follow through with her end of transactions. I don’t want this to happen to anyone else so until she corrects her behavior, it’s probably a good idea for anyone else not to transact with her.”
breezalar
@claudlbc thank you so much for your help!! I really appreciate it!!
claudlbc
@breezalar You’re very welcome. I’m sorry this happened to you. I’ve read about trades going wrong so I know it happens- and it clearly happened to you. But I’ve never experienced it myself. Must be really disappointing and quite distressing.
breezalar
@claudlbc me too!! Makes me not want to ever do a trade again and that’s unfortunate 🙁
meetina
Very well said. I have never traded but am interested in it. The seller and I both have exact same item in different colors. As I understand it we both at the exact same time change selling price to $3.00 then buy each other items before anyone else can🤔. I’m guessing it has to be a perfect timing issue because what prevents another buyer from buying your $130 item for $3.00. Anything I’m missing?? Thanks for any advice
luckyladybug4u
@claudlbc Totally agree with this! Stopping by to share your closet and say hello. Just a heads up that if you like bling or embellished jeanwear, I have a NWT really cute pair of plus size (32 x 28) retro flair leg jeans with bling on the side of the legs. They are soooo soft and I'd love it if you checked them out. I ship from a smoke free clean home & I'm open for offers (I'm also a Posh Mentor and have 5 stars on all 40 of my sales) THX :) :)
krutt26
@mooskidoosk
platinumgate985
I just had someone offer my first trade. I changed my items to 3 dollars and they removed their item after they purchased and keep telling me that. I am being verified ??? Is that right??
claudlbc
@platinumgate985 Don’t send package and cancel order.
claudlbc
@meetina sorry that I’m so late!!! For *future* transactions- people often coordinate when they’re both going to be on the app at the same to make the trade. OR they include the buyer’s name in title or description. “Selling to Ashley only- do not purchase”
claudlbc
I’ve never heard of anyone being verified. Trust your gut!
platinumgate985
Thats just what I did ! thank you
claudlbc
@platinumgate985 Glad you did!!
wildwearsecret
@claudlbc do you mind explaining how is trading done? I want to trade with someone something with low value. But I have never done a trade, neither has she. I just want to give reading a chance.
pinkglitter55
@claudlbc what happens if someone buys it for $3 and its not the person you were trading with? Do you have any obligation to sell it to them? Can you cancel the transaction? Thanks!
claudlbc
@erlymarti Hi there! The way people trade on Posh is to set the item price to $3. That’s about the minimum amount Posh will take as a cut from an item so it covers their share. And you will each pay that $3 plus whatever it is for shipping.
claudlbc
@erlymarti When you’re trading super cheap items for which it wouldn’t be worth paying $9, then sometimes people just send stuff to each other without each paying $3. I wouldn’t go that route bc your purchase isn’t protected but sometimes if something is really cheap, people feel it’s worth the risk.
claudlbc
@camillamk Exactly, I would just cancel the order. You can avoid that though by adding the buyer’s name in the “item title.” For example, in the title I would put “for Camilla only- do not buy”
pinkglitter55
@claudlbc thank you!! 😊
mjfaith158
OMG! WELL SAID!!
vceballos19
Hi, quick question! I have never traded before but what happens if you send an item and the person does not send their item to trade to you? Do you lose that item?
claudlbc
@vceballos19 Yes indeed! You do lose your item. You can get a refund for whatever amount you did pay (e.g. $3 plus shipping). But that’s why it’s best to read about the Posher before making a trade. Check out comments on items and make sure no one is complaining about shady business.
vceballos19
@claudlbc Thank you so much for replying back! I’ll be careful and cautious when choosing sellers to trade with. I appreciate the advice and happy selling and trading ☺️
warreng98012
Right on.
mmarotte07
Love this ! 💕💕💕
mmarotte07
@biri_moreno 💖
worldcollection
I was under the assumption trades were not allowed on Poshmark. I was told that how a trade works is both parties post an item for sale and both buy that item and then print out the label and cancel the order. In that way they can send free of charge and no cost with regards to the postage fee & Poshmark fee's. That is Federal crime.Am I wrong?
claudlbc
@worldcollection Hi there! I am not an expert on federal crimes so I don’t know if it’s illegal. But what I can say is that I do NOT encourage people to print out shipping labels and then cancel. Even if it’s not a crime, it certainly is cheating the system. If Posh catches on, they’ll likely kick out that user.
claudlbc
@worldcollection So I always tell folks to just reduce their price item to the lowest price Posh allows, which is $3. Then both people end up paying $3 plus shipping and that’s the trade. Sometimes, even $10 is too much for the trade bc they’re really cheap items and so folks pay their own shipping and just step out on faith that the other person will send the item too. I don’t do that bc I’d rather keep everyone on the posh platform.
claudlbc
@worldcollection And as you can see from the image I added, Posh discourages trades in order to protect its members. But it isn’t “against” the rules to do trades the way I’ve described. Hope that helps!
worldcollection
@claudlbc I agree with you. I know you are not suggesting what I have heard. Thank you for your reply.
citydrms2ndhnd
Thanks for the info, truly appreciated
claudlbc
@hopeful1389 How did you do the purchase? Did you drop your prices to $3?
claudlbc
@hopeful1389 So glad you got your package back!!! Ugh. I hate it when people scam. Gives trading a bad name!! I’m the future, I wouldn’t trade with someone that doesn’t that have history on Posh or is a new closet. Make sure they’ve had successful sales with other people and that those buyers have left good ratings. Right now, she has zero things listed in her closet so maybe she’ll leave other people alone now.
shelliescott08
My faith has been restored by reading this post and the positive/ good will postings from my fellow poshers. I was very recently a victim of the old "im going to buy it brand new and file a case after i wear it and damage it" scam. I too am convinced that my fellow poshers are honest, fun loving women that want to make money and trade each other for cool stuff all in the name of fashion.
justinenichols
Love this! I am always looking to trade and people are always so rude about it. Wish there were more people looking to refresh their style without spending cash!
onceloved81
Can someone plz explain how trading works!!! I’m doing a equal trade. Myself and the other posher have never done a trade. Can we just delete the items and agree and pay shipping
claudlbc
@shelliescott08 Yes! Most people are!!
claudlbc
@justinenichols Agreed! I haven’t figured out why people get offended or seem annoyed about the request to trade.
claudlbc
@onceloved81 Hi there! Usually people drop their price to $3. And then since you each have to pay shipping, it ends up costing about $9 each and you still get posh protection.
jennagiuliani
@mkesammi so here’s the basic rundown of the trading system/risks/etc
lachunky7
@claudlbc question if I buy someone's trade item by mistake can they cancel? I didn't know
claudlbc
@lachunky7 Hi there! Yes, sellers can always cancel a sale. It’s discouraged to cancel sales bc it leaves buyers disappointed. But there are circumstances under which it would be appropriate to cancel. ;)
lachunky7
@claudlbc hi thanks for replying, but to clarify not once you send the item right? someone posted to take a video of the item then when packing and closing the box. Incase things go wrong
tatinice
@poshgirl143 Hi, I want to trade one of my items with another posher’s item, but really don’t know how to do it through Poshmark. Does it still mean that I have to buy hers and she supposed to pay for my item? Or we can both just pay for the shipping? How to trade through the Poshmark so it will be secure? Would really Appreciate your help.
yoganybr
@smokymtngirl76 this may help 💓
curvybirds
@em_mull
jode30
Love this post! So well said 🥰 I’m open to trading :) please check out my closet if you are too!
t_alimonti
@emjemmm I think we lower the price to $3 dollars then buy it from each other since we would be losing any money lol
kristilynn28
@tritangle Hi. You tagged the wrong person. I had just commented on this post. The person who posted it in their closet is @claudlbc 😊 I hope you’re enjoying Poshmark!
jetgirlsgarage
👏👏👏
claudlbc
@lachunky7 sorry I never got back! Things for hectic! Yes, you can’t cancel after it’s been sent. :)
claudlbc
@tatinice Hi! I’m sorry for the delayed reply! Things got hectic for us. The way I’ve done it is for both people to reduce their price to $3. That way, posh still gets their cut. And then you both purchase each other’s
Item. Of course, you have to pay shipping on top of the $3 so at this point, it ends up being more than $10 bc shipping has gotten so expensive.
claudlbc
@tatinice So it’s really only worth it if you’re trading something that costs more than $15-20. Otherwise, you might as well stick to the regular sale to stay extra safe.
juliaponder
@haileyycobb
haileyycobb
@juliaponder Thanks!
mamasthreads
@claudlbc This is so helpful. Thank you for posting the info. :-)
claudlbc
@pinkrobot303 what did they tell you?
pcshopper
Just googled about trading. Have some items posted on another platform as I am new with selling/trading on Poshmark. I was thinking of trying to offer for something I see on Poshmark. I was trying hard to clean out my house during Covid as I don’t want more things I don’t need coming in. Thank You for the information.
candycloset__
open to trading check out my closet!
prelovedvuitton
@evief this listing is a good explanation on trading
erinnnks
@reyanakabir1
besporty
@chanderlenbasson
besporty
@chandlerbasson
cherolia
@thehuntisreal
michaeng
i’ve traded before with a posh listing and it went well. i don’t recommend just shipping to each other or else you might get scammed like i did. check out my recent post if you want to know the user and details
shortcake2k
I’m really glad this is a post, I wouldn’t have any idea what trading was through poshmark. Thank you!!
ladyjbuggi
I love this comment.
And I am too open to trades! Come check out my closet!(:
queenofbrands
@antjon1927
queenofbrands
Love this post!! Very well explained. Everybody has a different need from this platform. I am open to trades 🙌
beckckcka_
Love the support I’ve seen on this post! I like to trade/swap, or sell and buy!
parksandstuff
@claudlbc I like using Poshmark to trade especially when I’m budgeted out for clothing and shoes and jewelry for the month. I have a beautiful closet and sell mostly designer items at reduced prices, but the problem for me is that I have difficulty finding anyone that’s willing to do it. To trade is to barter and it’s not any less significant than buying and selling. Besides, it’s tons of fun!
parksandstuff
@mskeeks I do it all the time. How else do you find out if someone is willing to trade if it’s not noted anywhere. There’s nothing wrong with the question.
mskeeks
@parksandstuff you’re tagging me in a comment I made 4/5 years ago! I don’t even know what this about anymore but ok. Lol
mskeeks
@parksandstuff you’re tagging me in a comment I made 4/5 years ago! I don’t even know what this about anymore but ok. Lol
parksandstuff
@mskeeks I believe that you’re patronizing me. In some instances, no response is the best option.
mskeeks
@parksandstuff you can think whatever you want. I’m not here to start an online fight. you’re the one that tagged me 🤷🏻♀️ so I should not respond? Ok. I won’t anymore 😂 best of luck to you.
holliebrown10
@jlquinn1 It looks like we just pay for the shipping ourselves and send the leggings to each other!
sloaneranger20
Thank you for posting this - and the work-around for keeping traders accountable within the app.
joejoedove
Hi there! Great post thank you! Do you both lower The price to three dollars and pay the full shipping while doing a trade. By hitting the buy now on each others items? Trying to learn thanks!
lifeisgreat333
I love this. your awesome gal!!!
authenticating
Is there a way to trade without losing any money?
mzbwaligursky77
I'm so happy to hear others feel the same way I do or can look at things with an open mind . thank you and very well said. I have had only good experiences with trading with others so im up to trade anyone as well as buy . I just would never want to afford anyone if I asked to trade with them. and I hope I didn't.
vanessaxoxo23
So wait. How do we trade?? Trying to trade with someone right now!
kamchotka
@stylegirl89 💙
ginalynnpearson
Thank you for explaining that! Definitely changed my prospective on trades! I appreciate you, your thoughts, and words 😊💕
nwicoco1
Love this sign VERY COOL way of putting it! May the reselling / trading gods be with all of you😀😉🌸🙏💜
ms_meagn
I loved trading too, until today! Are you aware of any Poshers who keep track of fraudulent traders? I just got ripped off by a gal with over $300k followers 😔
a_stearman
I'm still a little new here but when lowering the price to $3 for a trade can I just offer that to one person using the private offer?
anjali27789
Does anyone know how to trade?
anjali27789
Could you tell me how?
dreamsandseams
@meeraebeidda same 🖤
dreamsandseams
@ladyjbuggi same ! Looking at yours now! 🖤
patrice83
@strofanattic
shaturra
@breezalar Honestly I always think about this and if you have her address which shows when the transaction happened I personally would go to the police department and make a report because you have her address and you have the messages showing that she was supposed to but I don’t know that’s just me I don’t know if it would work but maybe with scare her enough not to do it again even if the police just called her to give her a speech
shaturra
@breezalar Also it’s important to always read the reviews in the comments I always go through peoples pages and see what people say about them after they purchased
breezalar
@shaturra it was weird because we had a great conversation going so I trusted her. About a month after my above comments she finally responded saying that she mailed the leggings and she was surprised I never got them so she mailed me my leggings back to me!!! So I was happy about that, who knows if she only did that because I commented on her post advising others not to do a trade with her. But at least I got mine back 😁
shaturra
@breezalar I’m very happy to hear that I’ve never had a bad experience I only did it a few times I actually became very good friends and cut their phone numbers and none of them are my best friends but it’s a shame that we have to worry about people not being honest and I’m really happy that you got your item back I’m sure that was not a good experience for you
missink3383
😊 this is perfectly stated. Ive been on both side of the 'trade' question. but I agree how some pale respond, and we're ALL human, & its a simply question, requiring a simple answer.
Age old saying 'treat others how u want to be treated'... simple.
❤Thank you for sharing this Post. its perfectly said, w/everyone in mind
verifieddiva
I trade 🙌🏽💗
dayannacouture
thank you for that!!!!
emm00a
@encontro
bnl0701
So…. I just tried to trade for the first time on Poshmark and basically my bag along with $250 had been stolen… I don’t want this to happen to anyone else… I’m super bummed! Can I post who this person was? What do I do? Any advice will be greatly appreciated!
moeclassics
@detroit8080
rclairemcaree
@bnl0701 OMG ... THIS IS EXACTLY what I'm afraid of...I have a nice "stock" of hard-to-find Marc Jacobs Leather Mini Totes... enough to last me through the summer and to feed my addiction to the brand, BUT the minute I listed a pink color I was offered a LOT of trades. One of the trades happens to be for a color I don't own, but I want, and now I think I'll pass and just find it somewhere else! Thanks for this!!!
moonandajira
@poshgirl143 Hey! I think I am getting scammed too.. they received my item already and haven’t shipped mine and won’t respond to my messages 🥹 and it was for a really expensive item. was there anything you could do when it happened to you?
boutiquederose
@louisluvsgucci
jfukumoto
@claudlbc hi there! Just found this post. Very helpful! Myself and another posher @shoppy76 are trying to do a trade. A first for the both of us. We both have the same bag but in different colors. We’ve tried to offer but the lowest we can go is $77, not $3. We need some assistance if you wouldn’t mind. Is the only we can do a trade by lowering the price??
claudlbc
@jfukumoto That’s the only way I’ve ever done it! Coordinate so you lower the price to $3 at the same time and purchase right away. Good luck!
jfukumoto
@claudlbc got it! Thanks so much! Appreciate your quick reply 😊
krasikrasivo
Trading is a scam! Poshmark became platform for scammers!
kteposcorona
@bnl0701 that's what I'm scared of! I have and LV and someone offered to trade for their LV. I'm not gonna drop the lowest price. Couldn't we both agree to sell for $500 and get both authenticated? my only downfall is that if theirs isn't I get my money back but they got a steal for mine..
kteposcorona
that's what I'm scared of! I have and LV and someone offered to trade for their LV. I'm not gonna drop the lowest price. Couldn't we both agree to sell for $500 and get both authenticated? we'd both be out the same amount.. my only downfall is that if theirs isn't authentic I get my money back but they got a steal for mine..
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