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If you're not selling the clothes, shoes, and accessories you don't wear anymore, you're really missing out on some cash. Why let that stuff sit untouched in your closet when you can turn it into thousands of dollars in your bank account?
Now it's easier than ever to sell items from your closet online, thanks to these iPhone apps--->
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Poshmark
"1 in 50 American women have their closets open for sale on Poshmark," according to the app's download page. So you probably know someone who uses it. You can list anything for sale, from designer shoes to Forever 21 jeans, and you'll receive 60% of the profit. You can have the money deposited in your bank account or use it to shop for new goodies on Poshmark.
The Real Real
If you have anything designer to sell, The Real Real is your spot. An in-house team of luxury experts authenticates any item listed for sale, and sellers earn up to 70% of the sale price of their items.
thredUP
If you just want to get rid of everything in your closet that you don't wear anymore, then definitely try thredUP. Here's how it works: once you sign up, you order a free Clean Out Kit to send all the clothing you want to sell. thredUP goes through it and lists your items for sale based on the condition they are in. You will be paid immediately for anything on-trend, in excellent condition and likely to sell quickly. You are paid upon sale for any items that are slightly more unique and will take longer to sell. If something really isn't sellable, then thredUP will pass the item along for it to be repurposed. Or when you send in your Clean Up Kit, you can ask for any items back that are not accepted.
Tradesy
Tradesy is the app that will earn you the big bucks, as it only takes 14.9% commission from your sale! You can list any type of items, from Zara to Louis Vuitton, as long as it's in good condition. Tradesy even enhances your listing to make it look more appealing to buyers and sends beautiful packaging to use once your item is sold. Talk about one-and-done!
