If you’ve been around for awhile, you may have read a few posts by now about my feelings on cross-listing. Over the years, it’s been an idea that we’ve gone back and forth with time and time again. But this time, we’re breaking up with cross-listing for good. Can you guess why? Rooted Drawers Cross-listing … Read more
Correct, cost. Not made. You, I, and the world of resellers in this blog talked before about how important it is to think about certain things before making rash decisions. That’s why we hold the good old fashioned eBay auctions, to allow our customers ample time to consider what they’re purchasing before they purchase it. … Read more
Rediscovering the Groove: The Resurgence of 60s and 70s Fashion through Gen Z Vintage Trends Hey there, fashion-forward friends! Have you ever felt a sense of nostalgia when you stumble upon old photographs, stories, or even your parents’ wardrobe from the past? Well, hold onto your platforms because the trends from the 1960s and 1970s … Read more
Hey there, fellow resellers! With the summer months in full swing, it’s time to tackle the challenges that often accompany this season. We completely understand that as small resellers, you too, face unique hurdles such as vacation mode sales drops, out-of-season inventory, and increased competition. But fear not! In this blog post, Boost Your Summer … Read more
So, you’ve made it to Quarter 2! (and then some). And now you’re looking back on what sold the most and probably even what you should and shouldn’t be picking up again in the future. That’s what we’re doing today! I’ve collected the top ten reseller sales of the first quarter of 2023 to share … Read more
Welcome to the new year and the new Rooted Drawers! As a reselling expert with six years of experience, I recognize the need to grow new branches while staying true to our roots. That’s why I’m committed to helping newbies in the reselling realm by sharing my knowledge and lending a hand. Related: I Changed … Read more
Hey all! Happy New Year and thanks for sticking around during this hiatus! Each and every one of you are appreciated and we’d like to start the year out with a bang. Stick around for a brand new contest that could win you a key piece of reselling gear! Now, who’s up for learning a … Read more
Each day is a new challenge, a new gift, or a new disaster. These things can all take form when you work from home and something to, by every means, take into consideration when deciding to start your own business. What’s driving you? Why have you decided to or are you deciding to start working … Read more
This post may seem controversial to some resellers out there, but my hope is that most of us are on the same page with this. There are MILLIONS of resellers in the world, especially clothing resellers (like myself). To be a little more precise, “a 2021 survey conducted among adults in the United States revealed that … Read more
Hey everyone! This is a topic that often comes to mind when I’m at my busiest and most stressed. How in the heck am I supposed to keep a tidy home when my whole business is to work out of it? Let’s get into how to keep the house clean when working from home. Related: … Read more
Hey all! Lately, I’ve been filling up my storage area with a whole lot of new items. I’ve been lucky this year to finally have some sort of client base built up so that I can actually start relying on those around me rather than the father of thrift stores, Goodwill! I wanted to talk … Read more
Last night I had a dream, some crazy ones at that. I’m sure we’ve all been there! Anyway, this reminded me of something cool that happened a few years back. I’d like to share that story with you today. Related: What’s Your Favorite Reselling Story? Over-Thinking My Thoughts…Again I was laying in bed, staring at … Read more
Hey, fellow sellers across the web! Time is flying by and sales are picking up as school and college are right around the corner! Check out today’s post below to hear about why or why not you may want to start cross-listing to other platforms. Related: 3 Quick Tips to Listing Daily on Poshmark…When You’ve … Read more
Have you ever thought about being your own boss? How about the founder of your very own little startup? If you’re anything like me, you’d probably really like to be both. Starting your own business comes with flaws though, as with every other career. Recently, the hubs and I went on a trip for longer … Read more
Hey there everyone! I’m hopeful you’re not having too bad a summer slow down so far! I know I am. *cringe* Today, I’d like to dive into what is still selling during summer slow down and what to be on the lookout for during yard sales, estate sales, and your favorite thrift stores of course. … Read more
Hey all! I hope you’ve been enjoying whatever stage of reselling you’re currently in! Over time, we all seem to learn a little more about organizational skills, and how they can come in handy when running a business. Today, I’d like to talk a little bit about mine, and how a whiteboard or two has … Read more
Figuring out how to get to the top is what most of us resellers dream of doing, isn’t it? The road may be long, but it definitely clears up along the way! Today I’d like to talk about my lack of being present lately, the break I’ve taken from mental health, and (in a post … Read more
Hey wizards and wizardettes of the online community! Today, I’m taking it back. Wayyy back. Okay, maybe not that far back, but far enough. You’re probably not interested in what’s going on behind the scenes, but today I’d like to put myself out there and tell you all about it. A couple weeks ago, I … Read more
Hey there! Coming your way today with news on how I’m able to single-handedly take over 200 photos in just 1 day’s time. Yes, it’s possible, time management is your friend! Let’s go! Related: I’ve Officially Sold 5,000 Items on eBay. Here’s My Thoughts. Why So Many Photos in One Day? Well, why not? But … Read more
Hey there! I know, I know. Bringing family into business can be a rather touchy subject for some, but I feel like it’s one that we need to talk about in the reselling community. Many times we have sisters, brothers, nieces, or nephews, (or perhaps even parents!) that have some free time available for potentially spending … Read more
Hey hey, finest resellers around! How bummed out do you get once you get your latest haul of sweaters home, only to find that most of them have some sort of flaw?! It’s a serious letdown. Today, let’s discover the most commonly missed flaws on sweaters and see what we can do to make sure … Read more
Hey there! Welcome back or welcome aboard this reselling adventure journey! A lot of inventory has been moved around as of late in my storage area, and I’ve got to thinking about whether or not most of you guys prefer bagging your inventory or not. Do you have a tried and true method already? Do you … Read more
Hey everyone! I think it’s important to remember that honesty is the best policy. Not only does this apply to multiple areas of life, but it can also be applied quite often in our reselling businesses. We get all excited when our new shipment of inventory arrives, or perhaps we’ve made plans with a local … Read more
Happy New Year everyone! It’s that time again already, hard to believe! But that’s the cold hard truth…and I’m here today to tell you more of it. How often have you looked upon your clothes in your closet, (or closets), and discovered that you just simply, have nothing to wear?! I mean, this is like a … Read more
Ah, yes. Everyone’s favorite word, am I right? I’m probably wrong…I’m just gonna go with I’m wrong. These are no fun, but they are essential to making your business run smoothly and continue on to the top of the success ladder. Let’s talk more today on what an audit looks like in my reselling business…and … Read more
Whether or not we like to admit it, work-life balance is something that we all probably think about. Lately the hubs and I have been really digging our heels into sorting inventory and finding what works best for our stores. Doing so however can become extremely exhausting and downright boring if I’m being completely honest. … Read more
Ahh yes, you may have gotten a sneak peek of my recent mention of this company in the most previous post. If you’ve been following me for some time, you’ll know that I’ve been doing my fair share of dabbling among different wholesalers. However, I’ve been trying to stock up before the holidays, and while … Read more
Hey there everyone! Today I was listening to a podcast on productivity, and what we can do to make our lives more organized. This led to another podcast, that was going over how to become more efficient and effective in the way we make our way through everyday life. After my teeny tiny black hole … Read more
Hey there everyone! My fellow resellers, eBay-ers, Poshers, and the like! Today I felt was a good day to talk about the 3 Ps of Reselling. What are they you may be asking yourself? Have you heard of them before? Do they make sense to you and your business? Let’s go over them in more … Read more
Hey guys and ladies out there of the reselling world! Lately I’ve been ramping my store up to new heights with the holiday season approaching us, and wanted to relay some of the ways I’ve been handling this mass inflow of new overflowing inventory. It’s a bit hectic around my home office right now to … Read more
Hey guys! I’ve been having some difficulties recently due to a minor arm injury, and have been realizing how physical this job of ours can actually be. Let’s talk more today about how reselling is both a mental, AND a physical job and how we can make the processes easier for ourselves. Related: 3 Things … Read more
Hi there internet friends! I hope you are all well today. I’d like to go over what inflation means for resellers, and how we as small businesses, (or even large ones), are affected by it. Unfortunately, this is just something that occurs with time, however, there are a few ways to combat our current situations. Let’s … Read more
Hello hello, my wonderfully amazing interweb friends! Today I was talking with a subscriber about certain things that I usually choose to leave behind in the thrift. I do this for a handful of reasons and would like to go over those in a little more detail. I hope this helps you as well in … Read more
Hello my amazing reseller friends! Have you ever accomplished, embarked upon, or thought about taking up some new job, task, or commitment? Well, reselling can be all three of those things, and I’m here today to talk about the 3 things to know before reselling that stand out to me most now as a full-time … Read more
If you’re wondering if you’d have the time to take on reselling full-time, well I’m here to tell you that you can absolutely do just that. It’s not as complicated as you may be thinking, and it really doesn’t take up all that much time if you’re able to manage it properly. Today I wanted … Read more
Hey, fellow resellers and reseller-ettes! Today, I’d like to touch on a few topics that go over how to deal with stale inventory, and what you can do to get unstuck. Making sales on a regular basis is crucial to our business as resellers, so even those stale items need to count for something, right? … Read more
Hello friends and welcome to the chronicles of my reselling career! Where we dive into stories that explain why I make these decisions and how I plan to implement changes going forward. Recently, I watched a YouTube video. That video had a Poshmark seller on it, that sold primarily shoes. Yes, there are several of … Read more
Do you have an online store that you like to use for reselling? Perhaps you have an eBay or Amazon account, or maybe even a whole site of your own. Either way, after some time, you start to see what items are best to keep around, (and to continue sourcing), and what items are best … Read more
That’s right, I said it. Reselling was never my dream job, but it has since become my passion. Out of all of the miscellaneous, ridiculous, and many, many jobs I’ve held throughout the years, this is not one that I’d ever dreamed of doing, but I am so happy and grateful that it has found … Read more
