Did you know that the Back to School rush is one of the best times to make extra cash on VarageSale? While some members start shopping in July, the bulk of our members begin their back to school shopping in August, so NOW is the time to list items for the back to school crew.…
Read More6 Life Hacks For Summer That Will Literally Change Your Life
It’s summertime and the livin’ is easy… at least it is if you have these life hacks on hand! 1. Instantly Chill Your Wine The only thing worse than realizing you forgot to chill that bottle of rosé is watering it down with ice cubes. Instead keep some grapes in the freezer and pop them…
Read MoreThe Pre-Loved Shopping Data Report: Insights & Highlights
Where’s the best place in the GTA to sell a hammer? The answer may surprise you. VarageSale’s first-ever data report is in! As we gear up to the spring cleaning season, we took a moment to reflect on what our user behavior has looked like over the past year. The secondhand market is growing. In…
Read More10 Designer Bags That You Can Score For Way Less On VarageSale
There’s an episode of Gilmore Girls where Logan gives Rory a Birkin bag. Her grandmother Emily is thrilled by the gift and she tells Rory the purse “is meant to be used. And seen.” That’s because designer bags are a status symbol. They make people “ooh” and “aah” and they come with fancy dustbags, which…
Read More5 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas That Will Melt Their Hearts
Guys, Cupid is coming and he’s bringing some very real gifting pressure along with him. The challenge to find a Valentine’s-appropriate token can be intimidating, but fear not! Whether you need something for a pal, a partner, or a paramour, we’ve got 5 romantic ideas that will sweep people off their feet. 1. Give them…
Read MoreThe Power of Persuasion: How to Advertise Yourself as a Seller
To get people to buy what you’re selling, you need to spread the word. Looking for new ways to take your sales on VarageSale up a notch? Or are you needing to move some stale items so you can list some freshly sourced finds? If you’re serious about selling on the side, it may be…
Read MoreHow To Bundle Items for the Back-To-School Crowd
It may feel like summer has only just begun, but the back-to-school shopping season is already upon us. For sellers, it’s the perfect time of year to experiment with bundling to increase sales. While scrolling through your VarageSale community feed, you’ve likely noticed sellers who have added multiple items to a single listing. This technique…
Read More3 Strategies for Selling Successfully in Every Season
While strolling the aisles of your local department store, you’ve likely noticed how far in advance they stock their inventory. It often feels like we see Christmas lights and stockings in July — and somehow these early sales work for retailers. But for those of us who sell new and gently used items on VarageSale,…
Read MoreJuggling Sales? 6 Reasons You’ll Love Selling At Weekly Meetups
Imagine this. You have half a dozen sales in the works and interested buyers are eagerly awaiting your items. Your first thought is: “Yay, extra money!” Your second thought is: “Wait. Buyer #1 wants to meet at the top of Mount Savemore at 3:00 on Thursday. But Buyer #2 asked to meet at the bottom…
Read More7 Places To Source Items to Sell On VarageSale
While cruising through your VarageSale community, you may have heard some buzz about members earning hundreds (or even thousands) of dollars a month selling items on the app. But unless you’re a recovering hoarder, it may feel like an overwhelming task to find enough inventory to keep your store filled with treasures for other members…
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