Why Poshmark is the Best Side Hustle for a Busy and Broke Student

Poshmark is an online marketplace where anyone in the United States can sell and buy clothing, accessories, makeup, and more for way less than they can at any retail store. Poshmark acts as a middleman to help promote your closet and get you sales. Right now, you can get a five-dollar credit toward your first purchase by using the code “KATHERINETEDDER.”

Here are even more reasons why you should join – as if you needed them. 

1. It’s FREE!

Poshmark is a free app and website for people who want to shop and sell gently used items for a fraction of the price of retailers. It costs nothing to join and it stays free no matter how long or how often you use it! It’s definitely easier than trying to sell to your Facebook friends or convince consignment stores to buy your old clothes.

1. Safe and hassle-free shipping

Instead of having to meet up with a stranger you bought something from online, Poshmark makes the handoff much simpler and safer. The buyer pays a flat shipping price, and then the seller receives an email notice that their item sold. The seller sticks a prepaid shipping label on the package and leaves it in the mailbox. Within two days it’s on the buyer’s doorstep! 

Pro-tip: The USPS offers free priority mail envelopes and boxes that can be delivered to you free of charge! 

1. You can be your own boss

Poshmark has no rules on how often you have to share your closet, sell items or use the app. It’s all up to you. Having a stressful semester? Don’t worry about it! It will all be waiting for you when you decide to come back. You can put as much or as little time into Poshmark as you want. 

1. Selling strategies

Poshmark knows how to help you make money from your closet. You can share your closet with parties that are geared toward audiences ranging from men’s style to trending styles like Zara and Levi’s. Sharing to these parties shows your listings to people who are looking for items similar to what you’re selling. Poshmark also has a price drop tool which notifies everyone who liked your listing that it’s now on sale via email and in the app. Poshmark even has events where YOU can earn money by simply using the price drop tool. 

1. Incentive to declutter your closet

Letting go of old clothes can be hard, but it’s easier when you’re getting paid to clean out your closet. Don’t love that top you bought a few seasons ago, but can’t stand to just throw it away? Sell it and buy yourself that new sweater you’ve been dying to have for the fall! Reward yourself for cleaning up. 

With a community that’s beyond inviting and helpful, Poshmark is a wonder app. It’s almost like having a job, except it’s actually, you know, fun. Happy Poshing!

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