How to Succeed in Online Shopping via Secondhand Apps
I am oh so happy that Spring is HERE!
As the season is changing I’m sure many of you are thinking of updating your wardrobe and home goods. The pandemic has made me appreciate even more of the efficiency of online shopping, though as you know I have wanted to acquire goods in a sustainable way. If you’re here I probably don’t even have to explain why we should shop secondhand, and I’ve been trying to get as many things secondhand online as well. What apps or vintage stores do you shop? My go-to is the app Poshmark out of all the secondhand shopping apps, because I can find many rare items, with surprisingly affordable prices. This app’s aesthetic isn’t as modern as the other newer apps though, that’s why you can find one of a kind vintage items without too much competition. It is organized and I feel safe using it - all good outcomes simultaneously! I am also selling a few goods the app, but you can make an account just to buy things!
Today I’d like to share what I’ve purchased from 2020 to this day, from vintage clothes to home decorations, and more for the first time! Also I’m a sucker for finding great deals on great things, so I’m sharing my secrets for how I’ve been succeeding finding such rare items out of thousands of options. I’m sure you could use those “keywords” at any secondhand websites. Honestly! Enjoy!
Straw Goodies
The most worn item of 2020 of mine is this straw hat on the right. (I’m probably wearing it in every photo I posted from last spring to fall.)
I have a huge thing for straw items, and these straw hats are more than useful while simultaneously being so dang fashionable.
SECRET: I adore straw hats that go deeper on the head. They have more of the vintage era vibe. To find this type, NOT the regular straw hats, make sure to put the word “VINTAGE” or the specific era you are looking for; “1920s” et cetera, in the search box.
Vintage Jewelry
Nothing like old style earrings make me happier.
SECRET: I usually type “vintage pearl earrings” in the search box, so that I can find pairs from the old days at about $3 a pair! The sellers usually have deals such as “6 for $20” and such!
Kitchen Goods
Kitchen and home items are the ones I look for the most on the app.
SECRET: when I see something I like on other people/brands’ IG pages, I look for the similar items here. AND USUALLY YOU CAN FIND SIMILAR ITEMS MUCH, MUCH CHEAPER. I usually put “MCM (mid century modern)”, “vintage plates”, “vintage abstract vases” and so on.
P.S./ if you type “vintage plates” and set a color search specifically on yellow, you’d usually find something colorful and cute!
SECRET: by typing “MCM sets” you can find exquisite matching sets of vintage glassware and dinnerware!
WICKER!!!
As many of you know I love wicker commodities, and I just got this picnic basket a few days ago! (I’m more serious about going on picnics and I needed a basket that can carry drinks and glasses hands free!)
SECRET: I find rare wicker items under the HOME category, simply type “wicker + (whatever the items’ name I am looking for)”. If you are looking for wicker for an outfit, go under the WOMEN category.
Lastly…
Vintage Clothes
You can always find such one of a kind vintage clothes on secondhand shops, but I adore Poshmark just because I can get them under $20. The measurements are usually described, so you can kind of imagine how it would look like on you though you cannot try it on. Although I often buy one even if it’s not my size - if I really love the design, I purchase one and fix it to fit me well. I usually cannot find clothes that fit my body type perfectly, so I always sew!
SECRET: when finding clothes, typing “vintage” in the search box is VERY important. There are so many sellers who sell new clothes from fast fashion brands, or kind-of-new-brands so if you are looking for an actual vintage items, you must search “vintage”. - I’ve found my dresses by searching “vintage balloon sleeve”, “vintage ruffle”, “vintage floral”, et cetera!
Well after all, the key is that you make your search specific. And another secrets: what I do often is that I go to the sellers’ shops when I find something I adore because the sellers have usually got the same liking and similar styles. Then usually I can find more goodies in their shops, and then I buy them in “Bundle” - when you put items in your Bundle (before purchasing) the sellers usually give you a big discount offer within 48 hours or so! Also if you “like” the listings (by “liking” the listings, you can keep your eyes on them even if you aren’t sure you want to make a purchase right at that moment), the sellers may give you a nice discount offer as well!
So that’s a wrap! I really encourage you to get some effects not just for your wardrobe, but for your home via secondhand shops, and refrain from supporting big named warehouses or industries when you can. Today I am talking about app shopping in particular, but let’s be sure to support our local secondhand businesses and your favorite individual online vintage shops as well! I really have a love for authentic vintage items and hope you’ll find something one of a kind for yourselves by secondhand shopping both on and off the web!
