Freshmen year of college is the year that most girls discover the endless world of online shopping. Everything starts out great since everybody could use a few new shirts here and there; however, the easy purchases provide such a thrill that people can easily become addicted. Even if they are not buying items, girls can spend countless hours simply browsing through dresses and shoes. The online market collects both valuable time and money from consumers.Â
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According to a study performed by the Daily Mail, women spend an average of $125,000 on clothes over the course of their lifetime. They buy approximately 270 pairs of shoes, 185 dresses, and 145 bags. Even with this abundance of stuff, the study reports that 60% of women still struggle and fuss with what to wear every morning.
With thousands of dollars of clothes in their closet and still “nothing to wear”, the solution for many is to simply buy new clothes. However, as college students, we all know extra funds are pretty sparse. While getting a job or something else of that nature could solve this problem, there is another answer that will both help cash flow situation as well as the overflowing closets.
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Threadflip and other social shopping websites are becoming increasingly popular as they allow users to create an online boutique of their own closet. You list items from your closet that you no longer wear or no longer fit. It’s completely free to list an item and you choose your own price! The websites facilitate almost everything for you, including providing a shipping label.  They do take a little bit of commission; however, it turns out to be pretty minimal compared to the gain.
These websites are great for college students, and really everyone, because it’s a simple way to make some money. Plus, you are getting rid of that extra clutter in your closet! What makes Threadflip and other sites unique from a consignment store is you don’t have to give up your clothes unless someone actually purchases it.
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Because many women are reluctant to part with their sentimental articles of clothing, it is more likely for them to just keep the items in their closet than bring them to a consignment shop, even if they never wear them. With Threadflip, you can list an item.  It’s awesome if it sells, but if it doesn’t, you still get to keep the item. There is very little loss through this method.
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