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Make money during the 2019 Government Shutdown – Poshmark

Make money during the 2019 Government Shutdown – Poshmark

by | Jan 14, 2019 | Extra Income, Web Solutions

Watching the news and social media feeds can be a little frustrating and depressing. I can’t imagine how it feels to not get paid for going on 24 days now. Instead of focusing on all of the problems this shutdown has created for families, I want to focus on some possible solutions that could help bring in some source of income during these tough times. I wrote a blog post about 9 ways to make money online, but this post and the next few posts will go into greater detail on how to get started with a few of these sources.

Today I am going to discuss Poshmark.Poshmark is a place where you can sell fashion online. Last year I set up my posh closet using old items from my closet that no longer fit or that was just there collecting dust. I also picked up a few pieces from the local thrift store for under $2.00, researched the resell value and used that as a baseline price for my posh closet.

Here are the steps to get started on Poshmark:

  1. Create an account on PoshMark. You can use my invite code (OLIVIABTHOMPSON) when you sign up to receive $5 in your account.  Make sure you choose a good username and profile pic. (Smile : )) 
  2. Once you are signed up, click on the sell on Poshmark link on the top right corner. You will be instructed to download the mobile app, which is a great way to run your Poshmark store on the go. 
  3. Once you are all set up, it’s time to add your listings. In order to add listings, you must have good pictures of your item that you are selling from different angles. Take a look at some examples from my closet. These pictures were taken using an iPhone and the sidewalk in the front of my home. 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Next add your title, description, and price. If we use the shoes above as an example, I would set my price between $15.00 or $16.00. The original price for these was $25 and they are gently used. The buyer would be charged 6.95 for priority shipping so the total listing price includes the cost of shipping.

5. Double check your details and publish your listing. You can share your listing on the social media sites that you’ve connected. Repeat this process for any additional listings.

Poshmark has been a great stream of income that really helps during the in-between paycheck times, or when I needed some extra income, and needed to eliminate some unused items from my closet. You can take a look at my Poshmark Closet here: https://poshmark.com/closet/oliviabthompson

This is just one way to make extra money during the shutdown. For more assistance with getting started with Poshmark, or to get help with finding solutions, feel free to contact me or schedule a session.