How to Sell on Poshmark

Step 1: Create a Poshmark Account

Download the Poshmark app (iOS or Android) or visit poshmark.com on desktop. Create an account using your email address or log in with Apple ID or Google. Complete your profile with a clear profile photo and a short bio — buyers on Poshmark often check seller profiles before purchasing, and a complete profile builds trust.

There is no fee to create an account and no listing fee to list items.

Step 2: Choose What to Sell

Poshmark is optimized for fashion. The platform's strongest categories include:

• Women's clothing (tops, dresses, jeans, jackets)
• Men's clothing (casual wear, work wear, sneakers)
• Shoes and sneakers
• Handbags and designer accessories
• Jewelry and watches
• Vintage and boutique items

Before listing, consider the Poshmark fee structure: sales under $15 cost $2.95 flat; sales $15 and above cost 20% of the sale price. Use the Poshmark Fee Calculator to model your potential payout.

Step 3: Price Your Item After Poshmark Fees

Always price with fees in mind. For example:

• A $20 item: Poshmark takes $4.00 (20%), you keep $16.00
• A $40 item: Poshmark takes $8.00 (20%), you keep $32.00
• A $10 item: Poshmark takes $2.95 flat, you keep $7.05

If you need $20 net profit on a $40 sale, price at $50 so the 20% Poshmark fee ($10) leaves you $40, then subtract your product cost.

Step 4: Take Photos and Write a Listing

Good photos sell items faster on Poshmark. Use natural lighting and photograph the item from multiple angles. Show any wear, flaws or imperfections honestly — Poshmark has buyer protection policies that cover items not as described.

Write a clear description that includes brand, size, material, condition and color. Use relevant keywords in your title so buyers can find your listing through Poshmark's search.

Step 5: Use Sharing, Offers and Bundles

Poshmark's social features drive sales. Key tactics:

• Share your listing to your followers and to Poshmark parties (themed shopping events) to increase visibility
• Send offers to likers — Poshmark notifies you when someone likes your item; send a lower offer to incentivize a purchase
• Create bundles — when a buyer wants multiple items, Poshmark discounts shipping and makes it easy to combine orders
• Follow other users — Poshmark's algorithm surfaces listings to users who follow active sellers

Step 6: Ship the Order

When an item sells, Poshmark sends you a prepaid shipping label. In the standard flow, the buyer pays Poshmark's flat-rate shipping fee. The seller does not pay standard shipping out of pocket. Seller-paid shipping only applies when the seller offers a shipping discount or free shipping, or when the package needs an upgraded heavier-weight label.

Poshmark requires shipment within three business days of the sale.

Step 7: Get Paid

Once the buyer receives the item and confirms (or the window auto-confirms), Poshmark deposits funds directly to your connected bank account. Funds typically arrive within 1-3 business days of delivery confirmation.

Poshmark Fees and Profit Example

*Net profit assumes $2 product cost and $1 packaging cost.

Is Selling on Poshmark Worth It?

Poshmark is worth it when:

• You sell fashion items that appeal to Poshmark's large fashion-focused buyer audience
• You use social sharing, bundles and offers to generate higher sales volume
• Your items photograph well and can be competitively priced

Consider other platforms if:

• You sell electronics, collectibles or non-fashion items (use Mercari)
• You need the lowest possible seller fees (Mercari's 10% is lower than Poshmark's 20%)
• You sell items under $15 frequently (compare the $2.95 flat vs your item cost)

Frequently Asked Questions