u/PattiDale

I lightly resell- lots of my own stuff I changed my mind about. Mostly beauty: perfume and the like and mostly on Mercari.

I recently decided to set a value beneath which I would not include free shipping. I chose $20 for the “line.” I have to say, it feels really good! I don’t think an item is worth my time selling if I don’t make $5. No one needs any of these items; it’s just fun stuff. I can’t hand things out for free.

I had a totally reasonable and rational conversation with a potential customer about a half size perfume. It’s discontinued, sought after, but isn’t the only one available. Mine is priced the lowest for its size.

The chat went something like this:
Me: “I will accept your offer if you pay for shipping.”
Them: “I can get the full size perfume for nearly the same cost when you add shipping.”
Me: “I understand. No problem.”

I’m totally fine with the item sitting in my shop. Totally fine with them buying a full size from someone else.

I’m wondering if others do this…

I listed an item on Poshmark, Mercari, and Depop. I’m not accepting any lower offers on Poshmark because the net gain for me is $30 lower than the other two sites.

But! Of course… I have had a couple of offers on Poshmark that would have been GREAT on the other two sites.

I would never try to direct a shopper to another app- I know that’s a no-no. I’m just hoping to the powers of Google search? that they will find the same item on another platform. 😂 laugh/cry! I even have free shipping offered on the other two sites. I just find Poshmark is a bit greedy with taking their cut? They have seemingly enticed the higher-paying customers so maybe I should pay them for that service?