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When auctioning your items, your shoppers can bid on the listing with a suggested bid price or customize their own bid. Once the auction ends, you can feature another listing. You can auction listings as many times as you’d like! If your item doesn't sell during your show, shoppers can always make an offer or purchase it directly from your closet. Keep in mind that the lowest auction price is $3!
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hobbyshopluxury
I feel like 30 seconds is perfect and keeps buyers from
getting bored and will stay in the show longer . 15 seconds is perfect for requests and buy it now :) 60 seconds will work if that is the total time you are showing an item from start to end
Jun 28Reply
yaketyyakp
It would be even better if you could auction your stuff directly in your closet for let’s say 3-5 days without having to do a live auction! Many people are just not comfortable with live auctions.
Jun 28Reply
ahemdarling
@poshing_panner I agree completely!! Do not feel comfortable going live.
Jun 28Reply
princessleah5
@poshing_panner that would be cool 😎!
Jun 28Reply
thedigitaldoyen
I'd like to go with 30 seconds. However, if I have a larger crowd, like 15 or more, then I may go to a 60 second auction to give everybody an opportunity.
Jun 28Reply
shop_intherapy
Great information however it’s not that easy doing lives. I’ve done many of them in the beginning. I had lots of viewers and towards the end this year very little traffic to my shows and I ended up basically giving all my stuff away for three dollars. That’s not good for sellers I’m sure many can agree with this. Perhaps we can get some ideas on how to bring more viewers to our show because I’ve done everything possible and I got tired of giving my stuff away.🙁
Jun 28Reply
missmeboutique
@shop_intherapy great point! Thanks for sharing
Jun 28Reply
jessica_allego
@hobby_shophaven aggree
Jun 28Reply
jessica_allego
@shop_intherapy i can relate. Doing live several time zero sales. Unlike before no live i have regular sales. I list alot not healthy anymore to use posh now a days
Jun 28Reply
shop_intherapy
@jessica_allego I began doing lives last year, I started at $3 because everyone was as well, it did bring in many viewers but then the viewers declined, and I just could not do $3 anymore because it be like 1 or 2 people buying then, no bidding up, not good for me
Jun 28Reply
shop_intherapy
@jessica_allego I have revamped my closet and doing different things, I am seeing more traffic and weekly sales,. Im a little more encouraged now.
Jun 28Reply
fancyboutiquee
With my lives I either make 5-6 sales from one person or no sales at all. And it’s usually the latter 😅
Jun 28Reply
torres7159
@ahemdarling me either! I need to bite the bullet and do it I know!
Jun 28Reply
ggandg1
@poshing_panner . I like that idea.
Jun 28Reply
madisonstmarket
What is the advantage of doing a live show vs a promoted closet?
Jun 28Reply
lilpointer201
@ahemdarling I agree, I'm terrified lol
Jun 28Reply
spookyheartsg
❤️❤️💯This for live shows only and yes girls for the ones who haven’t done it or started it does sell better then siting items especially if you have duplicates or group things like plus size or home decor aninals . LIVE Sales is the FUTURE of online selling people love the interactions the best deals being able to bundle so make sure YOU have a good amount items to sell so people can buy more then 1 item and save on shipping
Jun 28Reply
cariparker
@shop_intherapy $3 dollar starts killed the Value of Items. I am not going to do that.
Jun 28Reply
marlynshop
@shop_intherapy agree with you!!!
Jun 28Reply
shop_intherapy
@cariparker yes! I agree! It’s hard to do different types of show. I’ve tried 50% off. I’ve tried $10 starts and nothing but if you look at those shows with the three dollar starts they’re on fire, but they’ve been doing it for a very long time. Everybody’s always there, is the same people always there and they’re making $$. But I do agree that it’s almost like you have to do really low starts, I just can’t do it
Jun 28Reply
marlynshop
@shop_intherapy glad to here i been sharing my closet up to 3 or more times a day sharing other sellers liveshows, doing more live shows getting recurrent customers i'll be doing another live show this saturday at 5pm low starts $5 and up!
Jun 28Reply
esim71
I tried to do a show and got no traffic so I dismantled the set up, and now don’t have any motivation to try another. I worked hard on getting the show set up to make it fabulous. Then I go on other shows and see people sell not so great items for so much $$$. Clearly I’m not quitting my day job to be a salesperson anytime soon. 😂. Nor am I going to go get a sales degree just to sell items out of my closet. Some sales tips would be nice from those doing successful live shows.
Jun 28Reply
shop_intherapy
@marlyn_427 I tried all that believe, i’m just focusing now on better sourcing and selling from my closet
Jun 28Reply
marlynshop
@spookyheartsg agree with you live sales is the trend now!!!
Jun 28Reply
shop_intherapy
You know what a great idea would be it’s when Poshmark has the promotion to view a show and win $$. Maybe it should be view a show you have never viewed before to be entered in the drawing. That way people check out new shows not the same ones. If you want sellers to do more shows then help us get more viewers so that we can do exactly that what’s the sense of paying people to watch shows that already have a high viewer account
Jun 28Reply
louann511
@poshing_panner I agree completely!
Jun 28Reply
marlynshop
@shop_intherapy Tips that have help me increase sales, reduce price on the items by less than $5, send discount to all likers, silent shows bring in customers to your closet, Also found a page is called postermywall and you can create flyers for your live show or create any fun listing as well if you can use photoroom and it will removed the background from your pictures and you add cool and fun background! As well take nice pictures with great lighting. Hope everyone have amazing sales!!!
Jun 28Reply
beholdherlife
30 seconds works great for most of my shoppers and sharers. Apple Pay requires. Full minute for multiple bidders, however.
Jun 28Reply
cariparker
@shop_intherapy only way you can do low starts is w/a steady following of minimum 100 people (maybe 50) that you trust not to ‘Steal’ the Items for $3.00 bucks. No way am I giving it away! I sell 2-5 items from My Closet a Week w/No Lives. I am just going to give My Best Prices & See what happens.
PM is notoriously cheap. There is a precedent here. Also, I’m Branching Out to Other Platforms & going to use a Cross Listing App.
Jun 28Reply
shop_intherapy
@cariparker I was fortunate to come across this lady has been helping me clean up my closet with the listings and giving me some great pointers which I incorporated in my closet. Once I started changing things, I started seeing an increase in sales. I do believe that the live selling is not for everybody.
Jun 28Reply
shop_intherapy
You definitely have to be an entertainer you are on the screen just like being on TV. You have to be likable. Etc. it is not for everybody even if they say it is it is not. Yes I’ve done a lot of the things that you mentioned hoping it will be helpful for me too.
Jun 28Reply
alyssa_saleshop
@poshing_panner yesssss, couldn’t agree more!
Jun 28Reply
shop_intherapy
@poshing_panner excellent idea!
Jun 28Reply
cariparker
@shop_intherapy no arguments here!
glad your getting help! sometimes all it takes is the ‘right’ person to come along! the shows are pure dopamine for shopaholics looking for a deal. Literally it’s a High.
Jun 28Reply
drea4eva
@poshing_panner yes!! I would love that!
Jun 28Reply
joycesylvia368
I used 30 but I'm going to start bumping g it up to 60 when I get a larger crowd to my shows
Jun 28Reply
saltydeals
@poshing_panner I agree 💫👋😎🌊
Jun 28Reply
goldenschu
@marlyn_427 great insight
Jun 28Reply
dedebug46
@hobby_shophaven this is a fantastic idea. I would not be able to a live show/auction but putting the closet on sale would be great.
Jun 28Reply
marlynshop
@esim71 Please check out my closet i share my posh tip listing! I understand how you feel i felt the same way on my first live show but the more you do them you get recurrent and new customers and lots of sales !!! I'm more motivated to do more live shows just keep trying on the weekends or after work! Create a nice flyer to catch the customer attention!!!
Jun 28Reply
mializzie2
@cariparker I agree
Jun 28Reply
yaketyyakp
@hobby_shophaven I got bored after 5 minutes in a show. I don’t want to compete for an item and then possibly pay more than I would have normally because you get in a bidding war. I don’t have the patience for live shows either and don’t feel comfortable or feel like spending my time waiting for the item I am interested in to come up. I think it’s trendy and many are unhappy with the quality of items they receive and it will go away just like any other new thing.
Jun 28Reply
khemtrelz
@poshing_panner love this
Jun 28Reply
khemtrelz
@ahemdarling right agreed
Jun 28Reply
cariparker
@mializzie2 👍🏻
Jun 28Reply
hippiechicboho
@poshing_panner I sure hope you’re right!! Everyone doing shows leaves few to buy anyway. I have done and participated in many lives, and never sold a single item!! If I put my closet on sale and advertise to everyone I can, I usually sell several items. Just sharing my closets, one item at a time gets me sales!! I hope these live shows are just a passing trend!!
Jun 28Reply
spookyheartsg
@marlyn_427 it’s been done in asia for years well in Asian Japan they are ahead in fashion technology about 3 years they been doing it there and now all the apps offer it and it keeps people engaged I see girls do well if they have the inventory or the categories. And if you wanna run sales even better! Because we can get better deals and one ship price . It’s very cool and totally is future I know it everyone can do it yet there’s a waiting list for some and some are already eligble
Jun 28Reply
marlynshop
@spookyheartsg Agree with you!!!
Jun 28Reply
faithboutique0
Every seller has a point I do live and I love it sales sometimes can be difficult but I push ahead it’s challenging on other platforms also.
Jun 28Reply
dodynkalea
@shop_intherapy I would love to hear some of those tips!?
Jun 28Reply
a_2nd_thread
15-30 seconds is good, 60 gets boring; yes live shows is the future but not for all of us unfortunately, you have to be engaging. For some reason silent shows don’t get much traffic
Jun 28Reply
madonnabrewer
The major upset to my business is shoppers who expect to pay less than what I paid for an item. some don't understand that most of my items are new with tags and they are very nice clothes and I am not giving them away for $5.00. Does anyone else see this change?
Jun 28Reply
madonnabrewer
@hobby_shophaven Great Advice! Thank you
Jun 28Reply
share_bear1588
@cariparker
Jun 28Reply
madonnabrewer
@shop_intherapy Now that's a great idea?
Jun 28Reply
hobbyshopluxury
@shop_intherapy i love that idea !!!
Jun 28Reply
bjh2222
@poshing_panner I agree! I think this is a great idea!
Jun 28Reply
acarlos922
15 seconds is my preferred time!! Makes the pace of the show no buy so much faster!!
Jun 28Reply
katie_appell
@poshing_panner I agree
Jun 28Reply
lighthousehaven
@madonnabrewer
Yes, I agree, I’m in California and only have goodwills of Salvation Army, yard sales are not very good either
Jun 28Reply
wernerfarmsco
@poshing_panner That would awesome 👏🏻
Jun 28Reply
jewelry_party
30 seconds works great for everyone and Apple Pay users. 15 seconds for requests. And 60 or maybe even 90 seconds is great for running to bathroom or getting something from another room. Or luxury purse starts at $3
Jun 28Reply
saleitchic
@shop_intherapy Hello, could you please share what it is that is working for you to help you make more sales? And what is your category that you d sell? ty! 🥰
Jun 28Reply
secsquirrelmerc
@cariparker I agree. From what I see, the people doing $3 start clothing items are purchasing pallets, so they are making a profit. Those of us with a small inventory, or clearing out personal items from our home make $0 on $3 starts. Bundling helps, but when there aren't many viewers to begin with, profits from a show are rare.
Jun 28Reply
_deardarlene
@hippiechicboho I’ve done live shows and they’ve been rough. I haven’t sold anything. It’s actually really discouraging getting on camera and then realizing 1 hr in that nothing has been purchased while mentally battling “should I go another 5 minutes? Maybe someone will come and buy something.”
They’re a waste of time it seems.
Jun 28Reply
hippiechicboho
@_deardarlene I’m with you there!!!
Jun 28Reply
valmelrich3
@poshing_panner I totally agree I was disappointed when I tried do my first show I did not have sound and could not see if anyone joined and comments were not showing up. It took me a lot to come out of my comfort zone to do a live show and I felt let down. I emailed customer support they told me try somethings so I'm going to do another show hopefully it will work. Posh should a least have live support for first time shows.
Jun 29Reply
yaketyyakp
@valmelrich3 yeah, I probably would have been pretty uncomfortable. I just choose to sell from my closet.
Jun 29Reply
kirin13
No. Absolutely not. It's like Posh doesn't even listen to the majority of their sellers. So many of us are literally just trying to make ends meet selling things, and pay our bills. Shows/auctions/promoted closet killed any chance of sales most of us ever had and it's so frustrating. Maybe you should focus on getting actual customer traffic into the app (and not bot/fake accounts) instead of trying to force everyone to do shows many of us don't have time, space, or the desire to do??
Jun 29Reply
clarissalove456
30 to 60 sec is good. Question: Does commenting in the comment help your algorithm in anyway just curious????
Jun 29Reply
stephaniehunt76
@poshing_panner I 100% agree we should have more options
Jun 29Reply
cottagegifts
@ahemdarling Tag some friends in, tag me & I will be happy to give moral support! I almost had a panic attack before my first shows…I kept rescheduling it. Then when I finally did it, I was amazed that it wasn’t as scary as I thought. Do some Silent Shows first to get the hang of how to operate the show controls.
Jun 29Reply
cottagegifts
30 seconds is best if buyers are using Apple Pay…they need more time. Otherwise I love the 15 seconds as it helps the excitement factor.
Jun 29Reply
mittens_kittens
how on earth can you make any profit at $3????? I will not look stupid by selling high end pieces at this rate.These shows are a waist of my superior sales ability. I have worked in retail my entire life,and find these shows are nothing more than entertainment, pic who you want to watch,sorry but I'm here for the money,trust me there are much better ways to sale.
Jun 29Reply
mittens_kittens
@kirin13 yes yes agreee
Jun 29Reply
sharmenian_lux
@shop_intherapy they aren't making as much as you think. it's turned poshmark into a garage sale. even the big sellers1 lose money.
Jun 29Reply
sharmenian_lux
@mittens_kittens most shows now the sellers are asking for you to purchase items to "support the host" because they aren't selling enough to make it worth their time. the only ones surviving are sales that people can save tons of money on designer items. or like me, I sold my daughters clothes and shoes when she moved and made $600 but like a garage sale, not to profit.
Jun 29Reply
shop_intherapy
@nurseshar2969 do you think? I think if you have a very large audience things get bidded up which is great you can make great money.
I learned the hard way, letting designer items go for so cheap never doing it again I didn’t have enough yours to bit up my items so 99% of my items sold at three dollars😆
Jun 29Reply
sharmenian_lux
@kirin13 well said!
Jun 29Reply
sharmenian_lux
@_deardarlene it has becomeis demeaning, I did a 12 hour show and sold $100, profit maybe $20. The big guys make money off the competition factor. I got caught up in it and then started searching on other sites and found similar designer items for less.
Jun 29Reply
1fashionbliss
@shop_intherapy I've noticed the same thing. Most that do low starts are selling from pallets, too, so it's a little different. I've also seen large viewers with only a couple bidding throughout the show
Jun 29Reply
1fashionbliss
@secsquirrelmerc this is exactly what's going on, and a valid observation. I've said the same thing as a seller as well.
Jun 29Reply
shop_intherapy
@nurseshar2969 wow! I guess we small timers just assume but it makes sense and even if they are selling from pallets, those pallets are really pricey, they have to be able to make their money back.
Jun 29Reply
1fashionbliss
@_deardarlene I felt and feel that way each time I do a show. Then, when you get viewers and you try to engage with them and no one chats back. it's an awkward feeling.
Jun 29Reply
shop_intherapy
@1fashionbliss yes that happened to me before as well lots of people in the show, but maybe one or two only bidding, like I said earlier, they’re just there to be entertained
Jun 29Reply
1fashionbliss
@shop_intherapy it sure seems that way! Some people have to much time on their hands
Jun 29Reply
shop_intherapy
@saleitchic the first thing I did is started listing every single day. I do price higher to make enough room for offers. I try to use every tool available that Poshmark has given us. CCO, OTL, but the biggest one I think has been I use ChatGPT to create the descriptions for me, I tell it to write a description that is searchable in the search engines
Jun 29Reply
shop_intherapy
@saleitchic I just started doing that I sell used women’s clothing, namebrand, designer, and some luxury
Jun 29Reply
bubblechai
15 seconds, I think a buyer knows when they want something in the first few seconds. I vote for quick decisions 🌞💫🌠
Jun 29Reply
stargirl1957
@ahemdarling Exactly. I would prefer to put the listings in the auction directly in my closet.
Jun 29Reply
pookettbear2010
@poshing_panner exactly this!! totally agree!
Jun 29Reply
snow_chic
@esim71 😭 I don't have a day job! This HAS to work!!!
Jun 29Reply
spookyheartsg
@shop_intherapy yhx for your input on live shows. I hqsvent done a real live show on posh yet but I saw lots $3 starts . Even if it’s same show and say some1 buys 5 items at $3 each time. They don’t give seller a discount for combined sales? I know shipping helps the buyer but they don’t combined? The items and take just the 2.95 it should be 2.95 or 20% which ever is great for all combined iptems and 1 ship
Jun 29Reply
clynn77
@poshing_panner agree?
Jun 29Reply
kat_sposhcloset
@shop_intherapy totally agree
Jun 29Reply
snow_chic
@1fashionbliss also, keep in mind PM sends all kinds of notifications that if you sit through shows your eligible to win such and such $250 drawing. Always some random promotion…. So sometimes, I log on with my ipad and then mute it and walk away. - sorry!
Jun 29Reply
vivisicloset
15 seconds great for buyers in a hurry 🥳 30 seconds also a great feature starting the show 🎉 60 seconds great for big audiences 🥰
Jun 29Reply
1fashionbliss
@snow_chic thank you for letting me know! Great idea!!! 👍
Jun 29Reply
passionaterose
@madisonstmarket live show vs promoted closet has a huge difference. the promoted closet isn't doing anything for me, like 2 sales. My first love I was scared, even cried, and couldn't figure out the buttons at all (they need a practice mode like others have). I made $800 in 3 hours. This last show I only made $200 in 6 hours (mostly friend pity 😅) but still better than PC
Jun 29Reply
paltzik
@poshing_panner Yes!! It’s so difficult to reach customers with Posh Shows! A closet auction would be amazing!!
Jun 29Reply
passionaterose
@valmelrich3 message me when you do it. I'll come. 😇
Jun 29Reply
passionaterose
@1fashionbliss I'm way chatty!! invite me to your show
Jun 29Reply
angelascloset4u
I took a not to build up but I love doing my lives! The 15 second run time is perfect for me. The only issue is that Apple Pay is slow as hell and that causes issues for some people.
Jun 29Reply
esim71
@marlyn_427 thank you. I even bought background flyers on Etsy to use for shows since I am not a graphic designer. I guess I will give it one more try! Thanks for the motivation!
Jun 29Reply
saleitchic
@shop_intherapy Awww, tysm for your response!! What is CCO and OTL?? My apologies, not sure what that stands for when it comes to Poshmark!! 🥰
Jun 29Reply
shop_intherapy
@saleitchic closet clearout & Offers to Likers
Jun 29Reply
1fashionbliss
@pashinate Wow! that's amazing! I had high anxiety as well. I was proud to just have done it! I've had my ain't a while and posted a few items and they didn't sell so I didn't come back until just recent months
Jul 04Reply
1fashionbliss
@pashinate I definitely will, and you do likewise. Thanks Luv ❤️
Jul 04Reply
1fashionbliss
@nurseshar2969 I definitely understand your sentiments
Jul 04Reply
saleitchic
@shop_intherapy hello, just wondering how or in what way did you revamp to get more exposure to lead to more sales?
Jul 24Reply
saleitchic
@marlynshop Just curious is using this feature free or do you have to pay for this app to make your flyers?
Jul 24Reply
marlynshop
@saleitchic is free and whatever is not free it will tell you i just use the free options they have
Jul 24Reply
marlynshop
it is easy to work with just look up what you want for example type the word sales and you will get different flyers and you edit the information to your show date time and information. You can delete from the existing flyer the things you don't need.
Jul 24Reply
saleitchic
@shop_intherapy so what did you end up doing to increase your sales?
Jul 24Reply
saleitchic
@hippiechicboho how did you put your closet on sale?
Jul 24Reply
ujeanco
@cariparker Agree 💯!!!
Jul 24Reply
bettis2010
@shop_intherapy and then there are those that never talk about what they are selling, but other Poshers NO THANKS TO LIVE SHOWS. I'm doing fine without them.
Jul 24Reply
twochicklets
@shop_intherapy @shop_intherapy who did you use to help you? would you say it worked? I was contemplating this route because the sales have definitely slowed down. Thank you
Jul 24Reply
ellu
When I can do a live, they are alot of work, 30 secs I feel is the ideal length...To be able to maybe have a 2 day "auction" option on a listing in an active closet would be an awesome thing, since going "live" is not always practical 🌸🫶
Jul 24Reply
youngone7
@poshing_panner I agree and that would be a great addition to the closet tools!
Jul 24Reply
bbc760
@shop_intherapy yup! it's hard to compete with people who buy pallets and who buy stuff in bulk at the BINs. I have share shows but I don't feel comfortable just showing my stuff bc I feel it's all the same stuff I have been showing. I see other shows selling Shien style clothing for $30-$100 and have 100s of people in those shows and I don't get it?
Jul 24Reply
bbc760
@fancyboutiquee same!!! Even offering stuff at $3-5 and I have themed shows but nothing
Jul 24Reply
youngone7
@cariparker can you do a higher bid start or do you have to start at $3 mark?
Jul 24Reply
bbc760
@shop_intherapy GREAT idea 💡
Jul 24Reply
cariparker
@youngone7 you can start @ whatever you want! you can even do BUY NOW & not auction while doing a Live
Jul 24Reply
shop_intherapy
@twochicklets hey there it was just someone I met that gave me some tips on how to fix my closet. Some of the things I changed are only white backgrounds, I use ChatGPT to create my listings & SEO keywords, and I only sell items that I can list for 30 and up. I list every day now about 2 to 5 items a day, and I relist items in my closet that are 30 days and older. I do this every single day and I am selling now every day.
Jul 24Reply
shop_intherapy
@twochicklets there are days where I don’t have a sale, but I am definitely selling more items than before. I don’t have any items that won’t sell over at least 20. I do have a lot of designer, my closet is small. Those are the things that I’m doing different and I am having consistent weekly sales and I am not doing any live shows at all. I don’t have any desire to do that anymore.
Jul 24Reply
shop_intherapy
@bbc760 yes and to think I fell for that and I started selling my items at 3 to 4 dollars most of the time they sell at that price because my audience wasn’t that big. I will never do that again. Bottom line is that you have to be an entertainer people come back because you entertain them and they like you. It’s just like a TV program.
Jul 24Reply
sevendoves
@poshing_panner I totally agree. and then there are people like me who work 50 hrs a week and don't really have time for live shows <3
Jul 24Reply
bbc760
@shop_intherapy I have been co-hosting with another Posher and I can help sell her stuff but not my own. I'm going to try a few more times and then if I'm not successful I will quit 😔
Jul 24Reply
sharonnichols42
Reading the comments is my learning curve. I’ve done both Live & Silent
Do what works for your own closet & preference. It takes time to get comfortable if you are shy in front of the camera. Be Yourself - Simple as that!
Jul 24Reply
pamelabanks52
@madonnabrewer yes, this is now the expectation. I don’t do lives, yet. But this trend has changed buyers on this platform. I send very reasonable offers to likers who want it for free!
Jul 24Reply
pamelabanks52
@kirin13 agreed
Jul 24Reply
shop_intherapy
@saleitchic hey there if you keep scrolling down, I answered the same question to twochicklets. Those are the only things I did different and I am having Sales every day.
Jul 24Reply
rosemar357
@madonnabrewer
Jul 24Reply
ccmerch
@poshing_panner exactly!
Jul 24Reply
ccmerch
I prefer giving buyers reasonable offers than creating live shows because there are no viewers to purchase the items.
Jul 24Reply
_chanelscloset
@hobby_shophaven agree!!!
Jul 24Reply
highlandersgal
@poshing_panner I am not able to go live... I appreciate the new features but have not had any serious activity lately and feel shoppers are directed to live or promoted closets and not even getting to regular closets without promoting. Am I wrong?
Jul 24Reply
yaketyyakp
@highlandersgal I have no desire to go live. Yes, my sales are slow too. I also accepted 4 offers this week and there was a payment problem that the buyer never fixed, so I didn’t get the sale.
Jul 24Reply
realjerzgirl
I've tried different durations, times of day, different pricing approaches... Have had many semi-silent shows - two out of 5 shows were glitchy where I saw people coming in but I couldn't run the auctions! The 3 other shows... no one really came in and if they did then didn't buy. So, I don't know what to say, it does seem that people flock to the same shows over and over and don't come into ones that have only one other person in them. Also wish I knew why people flocked to my problem shows.
Jul 24Reply
victorkat16
@shop_intherapy I agree may as well close the shop up!!
Jul 24Reply
its_charmcity
sound!!! I need an acoustic sound. when someone bids.. up bids... wins.. has a question... when the auction ends without a winner... I need a guest list, who's active in the show..
Jul 25Reply
its_charmcity
I think live shows have killed they market. people expect 3.00 starts my cog is much higher and with the fees it doesn't work.
Jul 25Reply
suzitalent
I’m still unsure to do a show. Where do u list items on? How do you know who is in room.When u see run an item how do u do it?
Isn’t there someone in Jacksonville I can just watch. I know I’m making this harder than it is.
I really want to do live shows.
Jul 25Reply
wingpin99
@shop_intherapy I’ve had the same experience! That is why I have stopped doing live shows.
Jul 25Reply
roseisfierrce
@poshing_panner agree
Jul 25Reply
blondie
@poshing_panner great idea!!!
Jul 25Reply
twochicklets
@shop_intherapy thank you for answering. I might try these tips too. Thank you so much.
Jul 25Reply
thedealmama
@lstarling01 (not my listing… but an excellent explanation by team posh!)
Oct 01Reply
baglady386
@hobbyshopluxury I couldn’t agree more 15 seconds isn’t enough time but 60 seconds is way to long
Nov 05Reply
frock_n_fashion
@yaketyyakp 💯
Nov 05Reply
frock_n_fashion
@bbc760 I would love to have a cohost.
Nov 05Reply
dhartman36
If I do a live show and only auction my own items is there a slideshow?
Nov 05Reply
tinkerbelle_
@suzitalent hey if you go into the Poshmark page or even u tune there are videos they show you step by step how to set up your show etc . Happy to help if I can . Good luck
Nov 05Reply
summershowersu
@yaketyyakp that's a good idea!
Nov 05Reply
summershowersu
maybe having the option of a reserve price, so seller can auction an item but if the reverse is not meet the item does not under sell.
Nov 05Reply
tonirich1700
I watched one show not understanding it was a contest I paid 200$ for an empty Hermes box . Never Watched one Again got ripped off !
Nov 05Reply
frock_n_fashion
15 or 30 sec depending if there is a request to run.
Nov 05Reply
fash4you
@yaketyyakp Agreed!
Nov 05Reply
lindgrenlori
@yaketyyakp ❤️
Nov 05Reply
marie_555
@tinkerbelle_ 👍🏼😊👍🏼
Nov 05Reply
itsaposhibility
@yaketyyakp agreed, nor have time. it should be like a "silent auction".
Nov 05Reply
itsaposhibility
@shop_intherapy I don't blame you!! not worth all the time it takes to package and drop it off to the post office just so not worth it.
Nov 05Reply
francescagomez
@marlynshop great tip thank you
Nov 06Reply
francescagomez
@cariparker amen
Nov 06Reply
francescagomez
@kirin13 I agree
Nov 06Reply
anabd4
I prefer 30 seconds! 🫶
Nov 06Reply
julessv
@dhartman36 no, only if you select to do a silent show (no camera, no sound)
Nov 06Reply
dhartman36
@julessv oh ok, thank you for responding 😊
Nov 06Reply
julessv
@dhartman36 of course ☺️
Nov 06Reply
meganposhmommy
@shop_intherapy agreed 1000%
Nov 06Reply
xhristinaplace
@yaketyyakp i agree something like this should be an option
Nov 06Reply
tarahscloset27
I've only done a few lives trying to get more comfortable. I have lots of listings so when I did do a live show I ran them for 30 seconds. Always love the comments and take what advice I can from experienced sellers. Thanks for all your comments.
Nov 06Reply
sugarb96
@yaketyyakp Yess! I'd love that!
Nov 06Reply
gmaiolini
@jessica_allego I totally agree with you. I was selling a lot more before the live actions. Now I get a lot of really low offers too.
Nov 06Reply
gmaiolini
I was selling more before the live shows. I don't like going live and I feel like I'm being forced to do it because it's the "new thing". The forum is not setup like QVC or HSN shows. All the viewers see one action not multiple going on at the same time. I sold nothing my last 2 auctions and only had 3 to 6 people.
Nov 06Reply
nataliecassano
@yaketyyakp agreeeed!
Nov 06Reply
tara273
I prefer to run at 30 seconds but many hosts are now insisting on 15 seconds. Posh please stop setting it back to 30 seconds if I preset to 15 seconds in the tray. I have had hosts scold me for running too long when it’s really that posh overrode my 15 second choice.
Nov 06Reply
delanecampbell
@shop_intherapy I appreciate your comment. Im interested in your changes. Ty Posh on.
Nov 06Reply
delanecampbell
@esim71 I agree
Nov 06Reply
delanecampbell
@shop_intherapy Great idea
Nov 06Reply
delanecampbell
@marlynshop Thank you
Nov 06Reply
shop_intherapy
@delanecampbell it’s so hard to keep up with all the changes on Poshmark. I guess we all try to do our best. Hopefully, we’ll have a good holiday season with sales
Nov 06Reply
maririn7
I appreciate the recommendation, but unfortunately the auction system is just not worth the time and effort right now, so I'm just going with the normal procedure…maybe if I have more lot item I’ll try Thanks anyway💞
Nov 06Reply
ginalove1984
@yaketyyakp LOVE your idea!!! 💖💖💖💖💖
Nov 06Reply
dulcie_heim
@shop_intherapy couldn’t agree with you more!!! I have been live for almost two years, I pay for promoted closet weekly, and am bringing in new inventory daily! 11-15 viewers max, and many get kicked out and sent to other shows! As a full time seller it is frustrating. I love the 15 seconds for closet requests and 30 seconds for items being shown, if only I could get the traffic to actually bid.
Nov 06Reply
shop_intherapy
@dulcie_heim I just recently started doing well. I tried at least to do lives again and it’s always the same hurdle. Can’t get them to bid higher past $3, what I’ve noticed that most of the people that shop the three dollar shows are reseller so that would explain it.
Nov 06Reply
sparkclosetjoy
@hobbyshopluxury
Nov 06Reply
sparkclosetjoy
@yaketyyakp agree . This is a great idea
Nov 06Reply
clarissalove456
Thanks for sharing!!
Nov 06Reply
kjdumont
@fancyboutiquee totally agree. Plus everyone wants $3 starts or they don’t buy! It’s really frustrating. You basically have to give your stuff away just to make a sale. It’s a viscous circle. No good.
Nov 06Reply
kjdumont
@cariparker Totally Agree!
Nov 06Reply
kjdumont
@tonirich1700 ouch! Sorry that happened to you.
Nov 06Reply
lavatica
@yaketyyakp yes!!!!! 🙌🏻
Nov 06Reply
mverdin79
@yaketyyakp yesses you took the words right out of my mouth
Nov 06Reply
fashionbaubles
$3 starting sale price? What is it a dollar store?
Nov 06Reply
jewelrybyvinnie
How do all of you get more traffic to your closets? I only have Pinterest for my social media , and I need some new ideas because I am only getting 1 to 5 sales a month and I am tired of it.
Nov 06Reply
homeopathicmama
Unfortunately, devoting 4 hours of time to making zero sales has exhausted me. I'm sticking to the old-fashioned way. Thanks for the post!
Nov 06Reply
renrayne131
@shop_intherapy I just started doing live shows about 3 weeks ago. My first couple shows I had a few viewers & now nothing. I’ve only been on maybe a total of 6 times. It seems so discouraging right now to even keep going?
Nov 06Reply
shawonmoore
30 secs is a fair amount of time to auction things. Run it back after a few items if it hasn’t sold…
Nov 06Reply
emmalyn0012
30 seconds sounds good for auctioning items. 15 seconds is good for show flyers to get attention of other Poshers to your show. 60 seconds sounds too much for auctioning items.
Nov 07Reply
hotsells
@shop_intherapy thanks for sharing your experience. Your input is valuable!
Nov 07Reply
shop_intherapy
@renrayne131 well that sucks, but you are right and boy or boy are they a lot of work! Quite honestly, I like doing that life shows because I get to engage with my regulars. Sometimes they make me laugh and they just make my day. I think it also has a lot to do if you are consistent the only problem with that is that if you’re not selling and you show all your stuff that you have that stuff left over nobody wants to see it again and another show 
Nov 07Reply
shop_intherapy
@renrayne131 let me know when you go live and I’ll hop in.
There has to be a way of getting more traffic. I know that a lot of people do advertising on social media. I started an Instagram and I’ve been posting there when I go live 
Nov 07Reply
shop_intherapy
@hotsells and thank you for your support. I wish we could figure out a way to make these shows work for everybody. 😊
Nov 07Reply
renrayne131
@shop_intherapy Thanks! I always change up my stuff for every show! I think my problem is I do t have any regulars yet! I don’t know why? I don’t have an instagram account. Maybe I should look into setting one up? I go live Fridays at 11:30 & Sunday’s at 6. I would just like to get some people to come in & hang out even…lol
Nov 07Reply
renrayne131
@shop_intherapy I wanted to interact with people which is why I started going live! But no one interacts with me
Nov 07Reply
trtmelikealadi2
I can't understand how anyone can make a profit from auctions,most auctions I have visited seem to sell @ under $5. In my closet many low-ball down to less than $10. I'm losing money most times. - seller fees & whatever you have into an item are taken into consideration, I feel like auctions are for people that have larger inventory or can afford to pay people to take their stuff. PM gets theirs no matter what, please tell me how others are profiting?
Nov 07Reply
shop_intherapy
@renrayne131 have you tried sending a mass message through the my shoppers feature? I send it out a few hours before the show and that always seems to help Sunday at six is a good time. I did a show last Sunday at that time and I did well. 
Nov 07Reply
hotsells
@yaketyyakp so true
Nov 07Reply
chantellemcduff
@yaketyyakp agreed!
Nov 07Reply
nancy990
@jessica_allego I agree. I sold more regularly before these shows started.
Nov 07Reply
finewinevintage
I'm chicken! Lol. Thank you all for honest comments about how the shows are really going. I have stage fright so am trying to psyche myself up for it. But I think I would run items for 15 seconds first and then run the same items a second time for 30 seconds, or vice versa.
Nov 07Reply
mythingzcloset
30 sec usually but silent shows need not be hidden. I have high anxiety but need sales. it's hard enough to get people in my actual lives
Nov 07Reply
standoutstaples
@poshshowshub I prefer 30 sec.,unless it was a request - then 15 sec. 60 sec.is good only for Shows w/>than 100 viewers for low start items. I started doing Shows 2 yrs ago & did really good from the start, as they were not as crazy competitive as now (30-50 vs.300+ now) I wish Posh Show team would help new hosts by promoting/highlighting their shows better or sending their viewers to those hosts. For us who struggle would be great to highlight our shows in search, esp. for Share Show hosts
Nov 07Reply
standoutstaples
On another note, I don’t want to give up on Shows, as I love this community like no other… And even considering that this post got 228 other likers, we might be able to help each other, have a @ list to attend each other’s shows or co-host together. Pls comment on my Show listing, if it sounds like a good idea to you 🥰 We can do this!
Nov 07Reply
breezy8312
As I’m new to lives, I can only speak from the buyer’s perspective. I feel 15 seconds is too short, but 60 is too long… 30 seconds feels, just right!😂
Nov 07Reply
tessofbklyn
@marlynshop how do you get to postermywsll?
Nov 07Reply
tessofbklyn
@shop_intherapy I need someone to give me pointers. I am not doing well and don’t know how to go live. I love this discussion. Hearing all these comments helps me to feel I am not alone.
Nov 07Reply
marlynshop
@tessofbklyn go to the websites postermywall.com and select create to create a flyer
Nov 07Reply
tessofbklyn
@dodynkalea Me too!!!
Nov 07Reply
shoesthatgirl
@yaketyyakp I agree!
Nov 07Reply
irinaluxe
My favorite is 15 seconds it really makes sense when you know your value of the items you source #poshtips
Nov 07Reply
neonbomb
@hobbyshopluxury I agree with this statement
Nov 07Reply
neonbomb
@yaketyyakp yes I can totally see that
Nov 07Reply
stayfly_resale
@ahemdarling same here, I have considered a silent show but I’ve notice they don’t get the same attention.
Nov 07Reply
neonbomb
I would feel comfortable going live , , I need to be walked thru all steps to go live ! meaning after I set up , preselect items for show , am I supposed to use an iPad and phone to film? checklist , explanation whatever , !!! Because I select my first show , and then findI don’t know how ? To begin !! Is there a way to locate training ? Including here ? Do I need two devices ? Then how do I make the magic start ? Lol
Nov 07Reply
yiannipa
It would be even better if you could auction your stuff directly in your closet for let’s say 3-5 days without having to do a live auction! Many people are just not comfortable with live auctions. You do not keep in mind that not everyone can talk like a beast ever spiker a front of camera. Please give them the other option to promote their store to public! We really need that!
Nov 07Reply
eshopping4deals
@neonbomb it can seem overwhelming. The Posh Shows Knowledge Hub on the Posh Blog is what you’re looking for 😉
Nov 07Reply
gmaiolini
@madonnabrewer I agree. they know it's new. they just don't care. I have the same issue.
Nov 07Reply
marnielynn831
@shop_intherapy please share the secret? I need help
Nov 07Reply
marnielynn831
@madonnabrewer I am in the same boat that you are a lot of my items are brand new tags so I have a hard time of letting go of these items at a very low price. Most of my items are items that I purchased for myself over the years and I just never wore them, but would put them away because I figured one day I will wear them. I have an addiction for shopping. Obviously, I struggle with letting go of these items at a super low price
Nov 07Reply
marnielynn831
@secsquirrelmerc yes you are so right
Nov 07Reply
sherrinmj
@yaketyyakp I totally agree. Also, some of us have physical disabilities and limitations that prevent us from doing live shows. I also don’t have anyone to help me.
Nov 07Reply
michele182
@cariparker what is a cross listing app?
Nov 07Reply
marnielynn831
@_deardarlene Darlene, don’t give up, honey. I think consistency is the key I’ve done a few shows and maybe sold three or four items, but I believe that if we are consistent scheduling our shows weekly that we would have more followers in our shows and that’s just my opinion I think this might help.
Nov 07Reply
marnielynn831
@_deardarlene i’m following you Darlene. If you have another live, I will attend follow me and come to my live show. I’m having one on Saturday and it’s my first share show on November 9 at 3 o’clock.
Nov 07Reply
sherrinmj
@yiannipa I agree.
Nov 07Reply
marnielynn831
@hippiechicboho hi hippie chick I love your closet. I was just visiting it and it’s gorgeous. Don’t give up girl I think consistency is the key on doing these live shows.
Nov 07Reply
yaketyyakp
@shop_intherapy like what kind of things?
Nov 07Reply
yaketyyakp
@hippiechicboho me too.. I have added mine to some live shows too and have had no sales.
Nov 07Reply
marnielynn831
@1fashionbliss oh my gosh your so right. I had a show last weekend and I finally said someone please answer me so I know this is working correctly and someone finally dead but it is awkward when you’re talking and a party setting with only four or five people, but no one’s responding.
Nov 07Reply
marnielynn831
@shop_intherapy can you please elaborate on this. I have no clue what you’re talking about but I could use some help for sure.
Nov 07Reply
yaketyyakp
@kirin13 I think they are catering to big sellers or luxury item sales. Even Free People is on here.
Nov 07Reply
michele182
@cottagegifts are you willing to coach?
Nov 07Reply
cottagegifts
@michele182 Just tag me when you do a show & I can try to help!
Nov 07Reply
marnielynn831
@neonbomb amazing closet
Nov 07Reply
marnielynn831
@stayfly_resale your closet is amazing. You should do lives.
Nov 07Reply
michele182
@cottagegifts ok…thank you!
Nov 07Reply
michele182
@marnielynn831 I have done some silent shows but have not sold anything …I almost have the courage to go live. I am gathering info and will work on implementing a live show soon. Thanks for your kind words!
Nov 07Reply
longlegedkitkat
I do not think any item should run for $3. The minimum should be raised to at least $10 because posh takes 20%.
Nov 07Reply
rebel_revival
@yaketyyakp amen!
Nov 07Reply
rebel_revival
@cariparker yes, agreed
Nov 07Reply
hlhudja
are there shared shows where someone else auctions the items for you
Nov 07Reply
takealookcloset
@yaketyyakp agree
Nov 07Reply
club33mousekter
@ahemdarling Hey there i can't be seen cause if my job but I do a silent show with Music so they can hear me n some tunes, but I keep the camera off. try it, it might work for you.
Nov 07Reply
club33mousekter
@yaketyyakp Hey there i can't be seen cause if my job but I do a silent show with Music so they can hear me n some tunes, but I keep the camera off. try it, it might work for you
Nov 07Reply
poshvegasvip
Awesome. Thanks @Poshmark & @manishc
Nov 07Reply
malaikaom1
I want to bring up the position of the bid button. we have all had to buy things because our dingers accidentally hot it. it's highway robbery and needs to be a swipe to buy like on WN or completely relocated to a less inconvenient location. That's all Thank you
Nov 07Reply
ciffaq
@yaketyyakp agree
Nov 07Reply
shelb6666
The time I run, an item depends on how complicated the item is the more complicated the longer time I need so that I can be shown properly. Don’t undersell your items you payed a good price then you pay posh,shipping& tax! Remember when someone is starting bids at $3 they make 5-cents! after paying posh!!
I try to go on peoples lives and interact.
It’s hard talking to yourself for hours so say hello 👋‼️❤️
Nov 07Reply
shelb6666
Tell them that you like the item or it’s not for you, joke with them. share the items out‼️Especially if it’s a share show. I find that I get a lot of customers by sharing their item. The effort you put out you get back, create sales for you and for other closets! If you stop by my show or closet say hello 👋‼️❤️
Nov 07Reply
sunshine32991
@madisonstmarket Just in case nobody answered, a promoted closet gives a greater percentage of money to Poshmark. In a live show, you get the usual percentage of your sales, and nothing is variable unless you decide to change what you are offering, like a lower start, or lower shipping.
There is also the silent show option.
Sunshine 💜☀️💜
Nov 08Reply
syedaain22
Love this information thank you
🙏🏻
Nov 08Reply
rockintherack
@yaketyyakp yes some people are camera shy and lose out bc they are afraid to be in front of camera so I invite poshgalz to cohost with me or be my “chat monitor” that way you’ll or whomever will feel comfortable ( like myself lol ) having someone workin with me 😘😘so if you’d like to try let me know 😘😘😘💖💕💖
Nov 08Reply
yaketyyakp
@rockintherack I am not shy, I don’t like the whole sitting there watching one item at a time, when I can search and find what I am interested in. I don’t have the patience to do that and don’t want you to spend the time either.
Nov 08Reply
rockintherack
@yaketyyakp I know what ur sayin tho ive found that people sell thier items the cheapest in an auction like I never saw a LV in great shape go for $100 until auctions came and I just recently got a LV wallet for $20 (authentic) so im guessing thats why people go to auction
Nov 08Reply
belinda363
Love it yes tomorrow I’m going to do an auction life action. Thank you. I love this.
Nov 08Reply
maemae2518
I want to do the free gift in my auctions ? How do I do that ?
Nov 08Reply
marymcglen
@shop_intherapy on $3 they make 5cent
Nov 08Reply
late_bloomers_
@malaikaom1 they did swipe to bid, for a brief time maybe a year or more ago. I’m not sure why it didn’t last but I think people complained it took too long? I wondered why it went away suddenly.
Nov 08Reply
neatrepeats
@secsquirrelmerc I agree with this seller. I sell my families personal items. I am not a business nor reseller. I have made it to a Posh Ambassador level and have conducted many shows myself with 0 sales. My closet is already priced cheap, according to brands and condition of my items and after seller fees are paid, I am clearing near nothing on each sale. I quite having auctions
Nov 08Reply
cocopuff239
@yaketyyakp Agree!
Nov 08Reply
t_rellascloset
@hippiechicboho I’ve never heard of putting your whole closet on sale.
Nov 08Reply
t_rellascloset
@shop_intherapy How do you use the shopper feature?
Nov 08Reply
hippiechicboho
@marnielynn831 Thank you so much!! I’m not ready to give up yet!!💕
Nov 08Reply
hippiechicboho
@t_rellascloset You put out a message to all of your people that interact with your closet, saying that everything in your closet is , say, 30% off. Then I post posters saying the same thing. Then I share the poster every so often. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. Sometimes I feel like I’m invisible!!!🫥
Nov 08Reply
franchescaa089
🤩🤩🤩💥
Nov 08Reply
t_rellascloset
@hippiechicboho Thank you for responding! 🥰 Where do you put out the message? I’ve never heard of this. I feel like PM could do a better job at educating the sellers. I wish they had quick videos or tutorials to help. If we win they win. Other platforms do a better job at this.
Nov 08Reply
lilyco22
@shop_intherapy I agree. The whole process takes alot of time to list and manage and I can't compete with so many $3 sales.
Nov 08Reply
shop_intherapy
@lilyco22 have you done$3-$10 sale? Those might be better, 😃
Nov 08Reply
hippiechicboho
@t_rellascloset Just go into your my shoppers tab on your main menu page. Go to the bottom and it says My Shoppers. You can click View All and then make sure they all have a check mark next to them. Then it gives you choices of what you want to do. You pick message shoppers and it lets you write a post and when you are done just click post and it will go thru and post to all of your shoppers!!
Nov 08Reply
lilyco22
@shop_intherapy Its all a huge time commitment. I've tried a few times but I just don't have the time to spend hours on a negative return when I'm already giving so much away. I don't feel motivated to do a live show when I see so many that are selling items at $3.
Nov 08Reply
cher4r
@fancyboutiquee me too
Nov 08Reply
cher4r
@shop_intherapy I love doing live shows but the merchandise is hard to sell unless designer or brand name. I've started doing jewelry shows off camera where I just display the items
Nov 08Reply
shop_intherapy
@lilyco22 you’re right, it’s a lot of work. I try to focus more on listing then doing to many lives, but doing the lives does bring more traffic to your closet though.
I’ve had a busy November so far.
Nov 08Reply
shop_intherapy
@cher4r that’s awesome! You will do great November through December, I sold just fashion jewelry shows last year, and even silent shows did well, of only jewelry 😀 I hope you sell out. People buy jewelry a lot during the next few months
Nov 08Reply
mamabebo
@shop_intherapy I agree I’m with you.
Nov 08Reply
usa_patriot
30 second (SNIPER AUCTIONS) are too short, it's so fast you can't think or even click.
⏰️Wish the options were 60sec, 90sec, and 120sec.
Nov 08Reply
myyesteam
@shop_intherapy That's what hurts us sellers. It's like this place has turned thrift store pricing. way too many $3 $5 & $7 offers on items worth more..
The quality and brands don't matter. If I sell something for $7, there is no profit in that, and the promotion program seems to be a scam. I spent $40 and made $50!
Nov 08Reply
myyesteam
@cariparker me either
Nov 08Reply
myyesteam
@marlynshop me either
Nov 08Reply
t_rellascloset
@hippiechicboho Thank you so much!!
Nov 08Reply
marnielynn831
@hippiechicboho 🥰♥️
Nov 08Reply
marnielynn831
@michele182 I will attend your live and even buy something to get the momentum going.. 🥰
Nov 08Reply
marnielynn831
@longlegedkitkat yessssss
Nov 08Reply
marnielynn831
@hlhudja I’m wondering as well. I’m doing my first share show tomorrow and I’m so nervous about it
Nov 08Reply
longlegedkitkat
@marnielynn831 make sure you tag me
Nov 08Reply
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