Bob Mackie and Victoria's Secret Tops

Used adult clothing (at the best of times) is not an easy sell.

If you have a mash of clothing related items, I'd make a sign that reads... 5 tops, shirts, or pants for $1, or something along those lines.
 
With Halloween right around the corner, now is a great time to put ones old selection of clothing up for sale on racks in the yard.

Many people flock to second-hand clothing stores for things to put costumes together.
 
debodun said:
I looked on eBay and Mackie t-shirts are running in the $5 to $10 range. VS are $20 and up. I think they are kind of optomistic expectations.
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Gosh, Deb, as much as I would love nothing more than to see you garner top dollar on what you have for sale, I just don't think it's realistic.

The nice part about doing a sale where you bundle several things together and sell them as one, is it will leave you with less to pack-up and take to a thrift or second-hand store.
 
StarSong said:
Used tops go for a dollar or two at thrift stores - and they're always loaded with inventory.
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When a friend of mine recently lost her mom, she and her family packed up all of her moms things (clothing, shoes, handbags, etc), in hopes of taking all to a thrift/second-hand store, but they were turned away at several stores due to overflowing stock.
 
debodun said:
The prices I see for things on FB Marketplace makes me wonder if these people ever sell anything. Someone was asking $25 for an animated Santa figurine.
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Maybe it was one from the photo of free Christmas stuff by the curb that you showed us. LOL. People will try anything since it doesn’t cost anything to post on FB Marketplace. They only have to have a hit once in a blue moon to make it worthwhile.
 
From the colors, I believe I probably took them from my aunt's house when I did her estate. She loved purple and blue had a flair for fashion and many of her outfits were designer clothes. When I did an estate sale at her house I got rid of many outfits, some I took to consignment shops. I only sold one coat through the consignment shop which has now gone OOB.
 
Not sure if you realize this, Deb, but very few hold onto deceased relatives' clothing or other possessions for nearly ten years in hopes of eventually converting them to cash.

Why do you suppose it's so difficult for you to simply donate stuff you don't need or use, and lighten your load?
 
StarSong said:
Not sure if you realize this, Deb, but very few hold onto deceased relatives' clothing
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My mother died and a year later I took possession of her apartment, my childhood home. One closet was filled with her blouses, pants. I would go in the closet hold a bunch of clothes, smell them, smell her. I didn't do this everyday, but...........I don't remember, when I needed her, I guess. This went on for years, don't remember how many, stopped smelling like her, I found the courage to throw them out. I still have her packed suitcase; she was in Florida when she was hit by a car. I don't do anything but leave it there.

Did I remember to tell you I'm lazy? Forgetful too, I forget what's in closets.
 
Aunt Marg said:
When a friend of mine recently lost her mom, she and her family packed up all of her moms things (clothing, shoes, handbags, etc), in hopes of taking all to a thrift/second-hand store, but they were turned away at several stores due to overflowing stock.
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That should be a good indicator that adult used clothing is not wanted even if given to outlets for free.
 
StarSong said:
Not sure if you realize this, Deb, but very few hold onto deceased relatives' clothing or other possessions for nearly ten years in hopes of eventually converting them to cash.
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I just found a cache of clothing this week. Didn't even realize I had them. You should see what when in the bag destined for the city mission in Albany.
 
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