Reseller finances
Most reselling advice stops at what sold. These posts cover what was left afterwards: fee structures, cost basis, quarterly tax, payout reconciliation and the margin math that decides whether a flip was worth doing.
Partial Refunds on eBay: How to Document Condition and Defend Your Case
Partial refund requests are a negotiation, not a buyer right. Here's how to document clothing condition at intake and respond with evidence when a case opens.
Reseller Inventory Storage: The Bin-and-Label System That Keeps Items Findable
A bin system, a SKU-to-location map, and an intake photo are the three parts of reseller inventory storage that actually keeps items findable.
How to Negotiate Prices When Sourcing Resale Clothing (Without Losing the Deal)
The best resellers don't haggle per item — they negotiate the bundle, read seller motivation first, and walk away on a number set before they arrive.
Poshmark Closet vs Standalone Shop: Which Sells More?
Personal or shop-style, Poshmark closets sell at similar rates once you control for sharing frequency and listing volume. Here's the real math.
How to Avoid Scams When Sourcing Resale Inventory
Wire transfers, fake manifests, and counterfeit-laced pallets drain more reseller profit than bad listings ever will. Here's how to vet a supplier before you pay.
What Fees Do Clothing Resale Apps Charge? A Full Breakdown (eBay, Poshmark, Mercari)
eBay, Poshmark, and Mercari all quote different fee numbers — here's the real net payout math on a $45 sweater across all three, line by line.
Mercari Partial Item Returns: How to Handle Them Without Losing Your Margin
A Mercari buyer returns one item from a bundle and keeps the rest — here's the exact response window, dispute process, and reconciliation habit that stop it from eating your margin.
Reseller Taxes 101: 1099-Ks, Deductions, and Clean Books Without the Panic
A 1099-K reports gross payments, not profit. Here's what the federal threshold actually is now, which deductions offset it, and the record-keeping workflow that keeps tax time boring.
Reseller Tax Deductions Most eBay Sellers Miss (1099-K Checklist)
Your 1099-K shows gross sales, not profit. Here is every deduction eBay resellers miss, with the math, a filing checklist, and what to document.
Reconciling eBay Payouts: Why Your P&L Doesn't Match Your Bank Deposits
22 sales, $1,840 gross, $1,203.47 deposited. Here's every deduction eBay nets out before payout — and the 7-step process to reconcile it.
When Should Resellers Stop Using Spreadsheets? 7 Signs You've Outgrown Them
A Google Sheet with three "FINAL" tabs won't stop a double-sell. Here are 7 concrete signs you've outgrown spreadsheets — and the real cost of staying.
Mercari vs. Poshmark Crosslisting: When to List the Same Item on Both
A J.Crew blazer flops on Poshmark for weeks, then sells overnight on Mercari. Here's when crosslisting actually pays off—and when it just doubles your risk.