If you are selling replicas,they will eventually close your account and ban you. Got to a hand it to her you cant take pictures of an odor. Nothing came, or was updated on Posh. Danielle, There are other names for it too - it can be called "Poshmark soft-banned". I decided to join a Facebook support group, see if I could learn something. Do not try to justify it because there is no justification, and if you get shut down you deserve it. Any post before that day is free. Posh sided with the buyer and she was authorized to return my rocks. Decent customer service is a key factor no matter if you are a Buyer or a Seller. The buyer has no profile or closet. Any additional private info This is the information you placed in the Private Listing Fields (potential buyers are not able to see this). So many sellers dont give you any info and you have to comment to find out basic information like the fiber content or the length of a skirt. It also took 11 days to arrive from 4 hours awayapparently she was wearing the shoes. Yet another reason why I quit. I wish all of you luck in your life and i hope those haters that are reading this stop the games on Poshmark. I might as well have been talking to the wall. When people offer $5.00 for an authentic Michael Kors bag, then I certainly understand why sellers get upset. That is steep. Thats obviously not happening, so I only made clear the simple fact that this item was not sold, although it is listed as sold. My in search of posts were idiotic.. i explaindd to her why we do it, she still kept calling me an idiot and after I was nice, she then goes on to call ME a bitch! I had regular repeat customers that were amazing, which is the only real drawback to quitting PoshmarkI loved these folks! Because my insurance deductible is too high and Im trying to get that paid so I can get medically necessary procedures done! Perhaps in your description you need to mention this is good quality and not the fake photos over seas sites steal that send you junk that looks and fits nothing like their pictures hence why their price is so low- youncan add this is not a bad quality replica as China sends and steals photos of. . I hope you keep us posted on what happens. Thanks for sharing your experience with me and other Stylaphile readers. Im getting so tired of people not accepting orders just because they couldnt bother to read, not to mention the rudeness when products dont fit them! I lost. Select Account Info. I was PISSED! It's like having multiple appsall in one! But its over. hire me, I love everything you said. Y agree. Its all I ever wore. The thing I like about Poshmark is the exposure and the fact that everything is handled with their 20% fee (except seller protection apparently!). *One thing to note, only listings that are available are shown! This seriously angers me. Share tips and tricks, make new PFFs, and banter about. I almost cried when I read this article online. Im both an active buyer and active seller on Posh. r/poshmark Join 28 days ago I received my 1099k. I am quitting at the end of the month. Hope this helps!! Always looking for great people to network with . Sorry to hear about your experience on Poshmark. Im just guessing that as Poshers are sharing their listings, they are also shopping. They told me to ask the BUYER to change it. I either interacted with folks that have drank the Poshmark kool aid and are delusional and in denial or folks that do recognize the deeply flawed issues about the company, but dont care enough to put any energy towards calling them out. Its obvious Poshmarks main intent is to earn money primarily for themselves, and thats mine with my closet. Recently a buyer opened a case on a blouse she purchased from me claiming it was stained & damaged. I applaud that. Ever since they IPOd, they are desperate to increase their membership, and even more concerned about their sales numbers. To find all of the Posh Parties, simply go to the Shop tab, scroll down to Parties, and tap All Parties to see the Party happening now, Parties youre invited to, and all of the past Parties. The same can happen on an online store with chargebacks and PayPal returns! In my 3rd purchase attempt, the seller cancelled the transaction without letting me know. I also have an ebay store. Poshmark is ignoring my request to redeem my earnings. i will be for now on or only going to sell locally and hand it off in person! Just people on facebook also pissed off that they cant create an account in the first place. The first thing Ive been told, is that you dont want Google CAPTCHAs popping up while youre sharing. It just shows that they lack the protection for you since you were loyal to Poshmark for couple of years as a Top Seller. Keep me posted if you start something outside of Poshmark so I can help you promote it! I accepted a real lowball offer for the item in the first place, but I couldnt believe it was happening to me! Ive found that frustrating as a buyer myself. I will say this though, as a grown woman who has experienced life from many facets, dont call me hon, sweetie, dearie or whatever other cutesy term you want to address me. Sorry for the diatribe! I would love to help you out by getting it off your hands. My sales were good and I was getting 5 stars. Four times a day for the parties. i purchased them from realreal (who we know is overly cautious about fakes).. buyet is claiming there are ripples in the shoes and put up some ridiculous photos showing nothing.. first, anyone who has worn loubs in very high heels understands that if you wear a heel that high, there is stress on the heel.. i sold a pair that i had resoled and one of the undersides was definitely strained, but repaired.. its a huge haze, i have a dad w dementia and dont feel like dealing w it.. if i simply accept the return without providing pics.. will i be banned from posh? Poshmark is such a joke of a business. I unfortunately ordered on Poshmark on two occasions. Best I can tell, the rings were bought from a Chinese site for $1 $3 each and sold for around $200. Im just getting started with Poshmark and I feel its more of a sellers app then a buyers place. Because that is another person who you have no control over. Ive been emailing them because I feel like my buyers arent receiving notifications to accept their item so I always have to wait until the fourth day for my money to finally be released to me. I am not sure what to do as I would like to clear my closet out. This is an item that you can sell 1/8 tsp. Fortunately I decided to google for reviews first. Uhm, this crap is par for the course in a retail environment. Their shipping rates are high and so is their commission rate. Finally, select "Logout." There JUST IS NOT A MARKET, unless you want to work for $4 an hour. Im so tired of dealing with trolls, low-ballers and snotty buyers. My first four sales were all shipped within one day and I received 5 star ratings for all of them. She probably had buyers remorse I thought. And the trades gone bad, the hackers who stole money from Poshmark users. Needless to say ,her story touched my heart ,it looked like she had a lot of buyers so I chose her to make my wig. Good luck with your sales though and thanks for the comment! I am either closing my closet and no longer selling or purchasing or limiting sales to established buyers/sellers depending on the outcome. I have also filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission and the BBB, I was also instructed to file with my state Attorney General. Cant afford new stuff like MK bags and such, but would love to get them for below $100. It said she knew how much I wanted. Wow the same thing just happened to me with a $8 dollar dress, the buyer was aware of the damage and asked zillions of questions then purchased the dress which is a expensive item sold for $8 when she received it she instantly open a claim for $8 freaking dollars!! They have to review it Bc they have all acesss to any messages comments regardless the acct listings are gone or not.. they should finish their reviewing and hopefully refund you esp since the chick disappeared if the pictures make it look totally deceiving! Plus, you csn expect to be then attacked by the sellers posse of mean girl Posh- buds!! Hi, I came across your post and loved it because it describes how I feel with Poshmark. Zero protection for the seller! She technically wanted to steal my boots! I purchased a name brand handbag for a very low price. $300 down the drain. Unless you have a boutique and thousands in inventory, you arent going to make much. Launch the Poshmark app (for Android and iOS) from your device. I explained what I just did here and said I would be happy to take more photos and post them. Guess what I got back? So,I started looking into lace human hair wigs or extensions. if posh lets her return the item because she seen it cheaper online Im do everything I can to open my own website Im tired of posh turning on and off access to my closet and tired of returns that are new items how can you justify teturbing a new item why cant we leave them a review omg did you notice I used to get all 5 star review noe these. You also can send the pictures to posh and have them disput it, and refund you or have you send it back to her. Also until I learned how to use the closet and the bundle features I was getting discounted prices all over the place when I didnt want to ask for prices so I learned how to just click and buy it instead of bundling it. I wish I would have known that sooner. She ruined my perfect 5 star rating with a one star. Not making much money. I sold authentic items, described them well, photographed them well, especially noted any items with damage/wear. Meira Gebel is a freelance reporter based in Portland, Oregon. Thanks! While in theory that is great, I really dont have time to keep doing that daily. I am getting tired already spending hours checking on PM for any sales, sharing and answering silly questions form buyers. If you want to set up your own website, I would recommend starting with BigCommerce here: http://bit.ly/2pFg5Mt. I use to have an IG store but then you get shady people there filing a charge back 40 days later. Premier Designs Necklace Fashion Jewelry-Rhodium Plated Silver-Signed. Really lady how fat and wide are you that you cant fit into a one size fits all stole? The first call took an hour and a half. Going to the beach soon. I will only ever use Poshmark to buy because the prices are great and the variety is nice because sometimes eBay doesnt have any listings for a particular item I want but I cant be bothered to sell on Poshmark and this post confirms it. It just baffles me how people can do stuff like that! I always took great care to make sure every piece I sold on Poshmark was in excellent condition. I have to respond because Im a big shopper. What one person considers EUC may actually be just good to another person, so some basic elaboration is necessary. I know he is doing this to get a refund.he has already opened a case with PayPal and now has been harassing me Had it been like 2-3 or even 5 I wouldnt be so concerned but 15?? When Poshmark stated that I could get a refund, I responded that I wanted the item and not a refund. Posh will also examine the pics you posted online and the description. Its just frustrating. I certainly dont miss low ballers. Why not just answer? As a honest seller, they have never had my back and tonight was it for me. I dreaded waking up in the morning and seeing all those notifications. I am a frequent buyer on Poshmark, so understandably it was my first choice. The dress was sent back. I tried to reach out to them, but it didnt matter! Or at *this* time. People are so rude. I get that. A follow up comment since it has been a FULL month for me on Poshmark: WHAT IS WITH ALL THE CHINESE STUFF BEING SOLD FOR RIDICULOUSLY EXPENSIVE PRICES? eBay and places like it will almost always side with the buyer over the seller because of one fact : sellers are easier to get than buyers . It was a complete waste of my time. They take weeks to answer your questions and Ive had to cancel a bunch of orders because they failed to ship within seven days. I try not to get upset about stuff like that but sometimes I do bc in all my listing I clearly State no low-ball offers will be acknowledged so when they do it they deserve to get blocked!! Im sorry that happened to you! Upon deletion, any listings you have on your account will also no longer be available, nor will any saved items from other closets. Thank you so much, Wow! Thank you for this post and saving me the time and aggravation of going through it all over again. So now trying poshmark and sure enough had my first 5 dollar offer. However, if also seems like the last year has been miserable on Posh. Also, frequently I purchase items and the seller never ships the item or responds to questions about when they will finally ship the item. When she got it, she opened a case. I was so excited to try them on. They were orgininally in a bundle but one of the shorts in that bundle got bought by another seller so in the description I made sure to explain that those shorts were sold and reflected it in the price ($10 for each). Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. I was complaining to my bf and he wanted to help out. I dont have time for that and I have perfect five star rating on over 100 sales. I am so glad I found this! Ive recently started selling on Poshmark and I do admit that its super slow getting sales on this site. Make *these* kinds of comments. It is only $65.00 and I am glad it was not one of my very expensive items hat I have not listed. Is this normal? Its uncanny! Before she listed it on Poshmark, she did due diligence to ensure it was authentic. I certainly would never list an item with a faulty zipper. They havent responded to me in months now! I do see a lot of items noted as sold on Merc or sold on tradsey. Great article!!! anyone have any ideas? Hello? I am professional and just discuss the item. Yup, you heard it here. Im new to Poshmark and sold my first listing! I have had a 5 star rating, about 25 sales so far. Glad you branched out to shopify. Thank you. I would love to open my own site and have actually had one before but the marketing was where I couldnt figure out how to spread the word about it. There are sellers on Poshmark who are lazy, entitled, unprofessional and unethical. Im also happy to read the comments here regarding other sites because I dread eBay with all the waiting while PM seemed quick, but if I must, Ill go back there and try Shopify. I do not like that this site has no way to message, and you cannot see, to my knowledge, peoples reviews. I believe sellers remorse was behind the refusal to complete the transaction. My daughter emailed them to find out how to get the bag back. Also, a lot of people have luck selling on Instagram. She found an inconspicuous spot to soil the jacket. I originally planned to begin selling items, but when I discovered the 20% commission I changed my mind. Needless to say Im no longer interested in selling on this site at all. Ppl dont usually tell the down side of things. These promotional events include ways to score discounts, make sales, and win prizes. So my feeling is if she really wanted to sell this, she would respond to this ?s. I think its awesome you offer free returns. As a few other people have said, I have been on pins and needless for a few days over a profit of $16, which makes me disappointed in myself for letting this get to me. Im so glad I found a place with similar stories. Sorry! She went on multiple listings and wrote terrible things. I just feel so cheated as I am getting back something damaged. . Besides that this site is for those who have quit Posh, not those singing its praises! Thanks for making me feel better about my over reaction! Until recently, a buyer opened a case claiming that my item is not as described, that the item was broken, damaged or stained. True.. Poshmark will not side with you ever. I like people to be sure an she said it will fit just mail it to me ! If there were any flaws whatsoever, I would disclose them in my description. Considering another site. So if someone is willing to pay for them, Ill gladly move my shoes to a plastic container and sell you my boxes and bags. I get what you are saying about being responsible for your purchase. Has this ever happened to anyone else? I just quit Poshmark for the SAME reason. Only at *this* time frame. With the ridiculous release of their Home Market (I say ridiculous because they already had zillions of non-allowed home goods listings), they no longer have the distinction of being a Fashion and Accessories platform (though they continue to charge a premium fee); 2). I have had a bag removed from my closet because someone decided it was fake and reported it . I hope you have lots of success! A few days later, I get an email from the buyer saying whats this? Did you do a direct mail campaign to notify them? When I explained to her that I was unable to leave the rating and feedback before that time due to my busy schedule, she replied with insulting remarks. We will see how this goes. I dont have any negative ones thankfully minus a brand new product that someone said was more than gently used (still in packaging) !! Hi! You have given me more to think about! There should be somewhere to be able to report places like this. I end up making negative after the shipping, but I was just happy to help someone cause Im a nice person.What happens to me? Beautiful Labradorite pendant and sterling silver 20 rope chain necklace, Simply Vera by Vera Wang Oversized Bow Charm Pewter Colored Necklace, Lot of 2 Pairs of Rhinestone Silver Tone Dangly Bling Earrings NWOT, Vintage 60s 70s signed Sarah Coventry silver tone disc bracelet, NWOT Green Teardrop Rhinestone Pendant Silvertone Necklace, Vintage light blue rhinestone and brass bangle bracelet, Lab Created Ruby & Diamond Sterling Silver & 10k Necklace, Black and White Diamond & Sterling Silver Pendant & Necklace, Stainless Steel Detailed Flower Rose Bloom Size 6.5, VINTAGE STERLING SILVER Circle and Rectangle Geometric Link Bracelet. PM has made me not visit the mall for a 3 weeks now, so it has made me save some money and get REALLY good second hand stuff. I am just sick!!!! eBay may be the best for that still, if one has a good inventory. Now I have someone asking me how I could sell it and not have the SOLD banner across it that Posh puts on when it sells. Needless to say, Im flabbergasted, disgusted and completely in shock that Poshmark would side with a new buyer/Posher who has 0 listings, no info, etc. I still have my store but I dont do anything with it. She then stated this on my page for the bag. Oh my goodness. Enter the verification code. I have 73k followers and Im a Suggested User. Im also seeing what youre stating. I sold a very rare jar of MAC pigments (a discontinued shade, worth a lot of money). If someone will not post extra pics or answer whether an item is authentic, then you know its fake. I always wanted to open up and online store but I have no idea how to do that I am way behind in technology. I photographed this return and sent to posh and have never heard back. I sold an authentic Valentino Nuage patent leather bag (MSRP is $1950 took a lowballer offer of $60 because it was damaged), I took/posted the full amount of pictures allowed by Posh (most of the damage) and noted it at length in the description. They never got back to me. I have come to the conclusion that: 1) they are run by bots and no real people work there, 2) if they DO have real people, they are all 20 years old and complete idiots, 3) Elon Must just bought them and 4) regardless of the preceding suppositions, their customer service by ANY definition absolutely SUCKS ROCKS. TrendsTrends are another way to shop, explore, and discover new listings through shoppable collections of trends and brands, such as Coach Handbags Under $50 or Mens North Face Jackets & Coats. These curated collections usually feature the items and brands that are currently trending, giving you access to whats hot right now. The short version. Why dont I also try selling on Poshmark? @splinkink Im so sorry you are having to go through this. I purchased a beautiful dress through a well established seller who has a good reputation, so I expected the item to be exactly as described. Possibly Mercari? I sent a complaint to poshmark service, but we all know how that goes. I can hardly believe there are people who can sleep at night when they list these things for $48! Even before I read these comments I had pretty much decided not to go any further with PM. Thank you for this article, its very helpful and makes you really think about why someone is wasting their time to rush off to ship things if people dont even bother to accept it right away. Best of luck and keep me posted! They always protect me and I only lost 1 dress because I didnt understand, and etsy didnt tell me, China doesnt respect our tracking #s so it was delivered but no tracking proof so she, of course , knew this and filed a never received claim. It was very cathartic to vent. Well give it a few more months and see if its all worth it. I have gotten so many direct emails and messages asking me how I left Poshmark and started my own e-commerce business and Ive finally put everything Ive learned into an e-book. -bad packaging (i shipped in a clean box with a black interior. Thanks for your comment. Its super simple to use and youll have much more control over your sales and your earnings. I posted a beautiful peridot necklace for way cheaper than it was worth. So I said in my listing, fits like a medium. Oh and I also gave the buyer as a gift, a cute little Packers mini piggy bank AND a small lot of other Packers items I had for sale that she admired. You got ALL that for $16 and you complain that the shirt doesnt fit and want a refund. I joined last October in search of something to purchase. I found it unethical that they let that Header on my news feed, because it basically deceived me into thinking I had free shipping. I have to say that I have been on the site for only 6 months and have experienced all that you spoke about! I checked my closet, and out of the 9 listings I had, only 3 remain. Especially the high end name brand ? No, I didnt get to take my followers with me, but I put up a notice in my Poshmark closet letting my followers know that my closet had moved to ShopStylaphile.com, so a lot of my customers did follow me over and buy things from my new site. Then when I said no way, major damage appeared. I would never sell a flawed item- especially to that degree! She gave me a 3 star rating, now shes reposhing it for 5 times more than she paid for each item. Im slowly building a following and directing traffic to my ShopStylaphile.com through my blog and my social media sites. It definitely didnt. Im done with them! Oh, and all those sales of counterfeits amount to sales growth and the 20% fee on each of those sales adds up increased revenue. I dont like that poshmark doesnt stand for the sellers. NWT Renuar Relaxed Turtleneck Sweater Black Combo with Stripes. Mercari didnt do anything but send me the same copied and paste reply that I was shit out of luck. After a couple of weeks I grew tired and depressed from following these communities on Reddit. I found this article very enlightening even though its 4 years old. 2. Given the high Poshmark fees that sellers have to pay, this is simply unacceptable. I got it Friday after waiting 9 days for it and the label was cut off. I made my first sale March 18, 2017 I have never been on social media until now. What about Mercari? I contact the seller and she blocked me. After being an active seller for 2 years, and then quitting cold turkey, it was only then that I realized that it felt like I had been in a cult. This may be the worst story Ive ever heard regarding a Poshmark return. Just take a day off and enjoy yourself. Share tips and tricks, make new PFFs, and banter about. I daily battle staying on Posh. Is this a glitch!? If you did, share it with your fellow poshers! I would also encourage others to do the same that is the only way they will correct the fraudulent behavior!! They were priced at $5. Smh. Starting my own business. So you tell me who is being dishonest??!!!!!! Thanks. If you want a deep dive, start looking up problem eBay stories. Be any businesses I have the right to charge whavi want however I didnt I charge a fair priced its not my fault they seen it online cheaper. has a hole in it, a stain and a large pick. I do not hate myself enough to list there. On one wholesale portal I think it was the bullet necklaces, they give so much to charity I suggested Posh give the 20% they make off each sale to said charity! (Seller finally makes a response right after, although a very questionable one, again a little more than two and a half weeks have gone by) Thats ridiculous. My suspicion is that she put a cat on the dress to cause snags!!! She made this payment 3 weeks ago and has not heard a single word from Poshmark since then. Poshmark is run by tech bros, who have no fashion sense. ugggg. I would love to find a place to sell that does not require the 20% commission and will not require tons of time. With no sharing, following, or any kind of maintenance at all. They really only care about their super high volume sellers that sell junk (many are in China and are not restricted even with seller ratings as low as 93)! And a majority on here, due to their young age, havent even experienced life much less know how to conduct themselves with any decorum!! All brand new with tags however I feel as if the items will stay there forever and the the mass population doesnt really buy designer but more so gently used clothing or they want your items for next to nothing. So, I quit and went to eBay. I am so glad to have found your experience. Similarly, if youre in follow jail, Poshmark will not allow your account to follow people for 24 hours. Gotta get back to listening to 3 day and all night livestreaming party in Minneapolis Prince songs. I had someone buy a top from me, and i told them i would not be able to ship for a week because I was about to go on vacation.