Best place to sell my suits
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Interesting question, as I have a few suits and other things which I could do will selling on. Much of it showing no signs of wear, and too good to just throw in a bin bag and leave at a charity shop.
My experience of eBay recently, is that whilst it certainly has more flaws now than ever, it still remains the best place to sell most things, as quite simply it attracts the biggest audience and is the easiest way for people to search for items.
That being said, I have been told that 'Vinted' is an excellent place to sell clothes. I have downloaded the app for my phone, but have not yet found the time to actually use it....
My experience of eBay recently, is that whilst it certainly has more flaws now than ever, it still remains the best place to sell most things, as quite simply it attracts the biggest audience and is the easiest way for people to search for items.
That being said, I have been told that 'Vinted' is an excellent place to sell clothes. I have downloaded the app for my phone, but have not yet found the time to actually use it....
i tried to sell a couple of things on vinted as mrs 2CV has sold loads on there. They immediately banned my account for posting counterfeit goods even though I followed all their photo guidance (photo of labels, stitching and so on). They were real a
holes about it and after 6 weeks reinstated both accounts after back-tracking but without an apology. The items then sat on there unsold for ages until they went on eBay instead. Bit of a mystery really.
holes about it and after 6 weeks reinstated both accounts after back-tracking but without an apology. The items then sat on there unsold for ages until they went on eBay instead. Bit of a mystery really. Blown2CV said:
I've got something like 12 suits just sat around in the wardrobe. Where is a good place to sell them? I don't think places like eBay are that useful for suits anymore but i could be wrong.
What make are these suits? I'd have thought that unless they are designer brands your time cost listing them will be greater than your sale prices.In my experience you can try to sell top quality clothing, but unless it has a desirable label it won't sell. I sold a bespoke suit on Ebay for £6.50. It was as new and I was a pretty average build. I actually binned a high quality Italian leather jacket a few months ago, because it was from a maker little known in the UK.
Your added challenge is that so few people wear suits now.
Blown2CV said:
i tried to sell a couple of things on vinted as mrs 2CV has sold loads on there. They immediately banned my account for posting counterfeit goods even though I followed all their photo guidance (photo of labels, stitching and so on). They were real aholes about it and after 6 weeks reinstated both accounts after back-tracking but without an apology. The items then sat on there unsold for ages until they went on eBay instead. Bit of a mystery really.
I also find that Vinted gives extremely limited ways to list the size of a suit in the title. All it allows you to do is say ‘L’ or ‘M’ and so on, which pretty much means nothing when talking suits.holes about it and after 6 weeks reinstated both accounts after back-tracking but without an apology. The items then sat on there unsold for ages until they went on eBay instead. Bit of a mystery really. eBay in the other hand allows you to put the full ‘38R Jacket 34 Trousers” or whatever the jacket and trousers are, making searching by size very easy.
Suits are a tricky one, because they generally sell for next to nothing. Most seem to sell for about £30ish irrespective of brand and quality. It’s one of those things that is almost not worth the hassle to sell, yet at the same time a terrible waste to throw out.
Louis Balfour said:
Blown2CV said:
I've got something like 12 suits just sat around in the wardrobe. Where is a good place to sell them? I don't think places like eBay are that useful for suits anymore but i could be wrong.
What make are these suits? I'd have thought that unless they are designer brands your time cost listing them will be greater than your sale prices.In my experience you can try to sell top quality clothing, but unless it has a desirable label it won't sell. I sold a bespoke suit on Ebay for £6.50. It was as new and I was a pretty average build. I actually binned a high quality Italian leather jacket a few months ago, because it was from a maker little known in the UK.
Your added challenge is that so few people wear suits now.
Blown2CV said:
Deesee said:
Nah, I’ve slept mine dry cleaned, sealed for future generations (I have girls, perhaps they will have boys).
I have a number of Dior handmade suits, I’d love these to be past forwards..(tailored and amended xx).
great but the thread is about selling thanks.I have a number of Dior handmade suits, I’d love these to be past forwards..(tailored and amended xx).
Lord Marylebone said:
Blown2CV said:
i tried to sell a couple of things on vinted as mrs 2CV has sold loads on there. They immediately banned my account for posting counterfeit goods even though I followed all their photo guidance (photo of labels, stitching and so on). They were real aholes about it and after 6 weeks reinstated both accounts after back-tracking but without an apology. The items then sat on there unsold for ages until they went on eBay instead. Bit of a mystery really.
I also find that Vinted gives extremely limited ways to list the size of a suit in the title. All it allows you to do is say ‘L’ or ‘M’ and so on, which pretty much means nothing when talking suits.holes about it and after 6 weeks reinstated both accounts after back-tracking but without an apology. The items then sat on there unsold for ages until they went on eBay instead. Bit of a mystery really. eBay in the other hand allows you to put the full ‘38R Jacket 34 Trousers” or whatever the jacket and trousers are, making searching by size very easy.
Suits are a tricky one, because they generally sell for next to nothing. Most seem to sell for about £30ish irrespective of brand and quality. It’s one of those things that is almost not worth the hassle to sell, yet at the same time a terrible waste to throw out.
shtu said:
Vinted - Mrs_Shtu has sold a bunch of my old work stuff on there. As long as you don't expect a lot of money for stuff, it'll sell.
If you're after some sort of Bespoke Gentleman's Recycler of Fine Clothing, dunno.
According to my wife everyone wants to pay £6 for good dresses If you're after some sort of Bespoke Gentleman's Recycler of Fine Clothing, dunno.
Deesee said:
Nah, I’ve slept mine dry cleaned, sealed for future generations (I have girls, perhaps they will have boys).
I have a number of Dior handmade suits, I’d love these to be past forwards..(tailored and amended xx).
Unless your grandkids are into wearing ‘vintage’ clothing, then I think you are wasting your time. Fashion changes quite a lot over the years.I have a number of Dior handmade suits, I’d love these to be past forwards..(tailored and amended xx).
I can’t picture myself wanting to wear my Dad’s suits from the 70’s and 80’s…. Or my grandfathers suits from the 50’s… Unless I was going to a fancy dress party.
Alorotom said:
I was in the same boat early last year and got rid of all of my suits - I looked at various selling options and ended up just giving them to charity, seemed like the easiest option
A work colleague of mine just did that. Gathered up all his work suits and gave them all to charity. Had a fairly big collection as well. He just wears shirts and chinos to work now.I still like owning/wearing a few suits, but I just have a bunch of older ones that I’m not wearing anymore.
Edited by anonymous-user on Monday 15th May 19:34
I own one charcoal suit, one morning suit and one linen suit.
And two ties.
All the others went to charity at least half a dozen years ago, and since then I've only worn two of the suits and one of the ties.
Unless they're 'collectible', then anyone who needs to buy a second-hand suit would benefit from being able to buy it at a charity shop.
Some things depreciate by 100% as soon as they leave the forecourt, IMO.
And two ties.
All the others went to charity at least half a dozen years ago, and since then I've only worn two of the suits and one of the ties.
Unless they're 'collectible', then anyone who needs to buy a second-hand suit would benefit from being able to buy it at a charity shop.
Some things depreciate by 100% as soon as they leave the forecourt, IMO.
Blown2CV said:
Louis Balfour said:
Blown2CV said:
I've got something like 12 suits just sat around in the wardrobe. Where is a good place to sell them? I don't think places like eBay are that useful for suits anymore but i could be wrong.
What make are these suits? I'd have thought that unless they are designer brands your time cost listing them will be greater than your sale prices.In my experience you can try to sell top quality clothing, but unless it has a desirable label it won't sell. I sold a bespoke suit on Ebay for £6.50. It was as new and I was a pretty average build. I actually binned a high quality Italian leather jacket a few months ago, because it was from a maker little known in the UK.
Your added challenge is that so few people wear suits now.
This site sells second-hand Savile Row suits. A full bespoke suit on Savile Row, from one of the better makers, starts around £5k and you can easily spend £7.5k. You'll can see what prices they are selling at. Obviously you won't achieve those numbers for vanilla MTM suits. https://www.savvyrow.co.uk/collections/latest
How much effort are you prepared to put in for what will probably be a modest sale price but with attendant aggro of photos, description, postage, complaints (maybe)?
But in answer to your original question, if you're determined to sell them, has to be the usual marketplaces - Ebay, Gumtree, Facebook.
Edited by Louis Balfour on Monday 15th May 19:48
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