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The Ada's Closet Blog

Selling tips & resale guides

Practical, no-nonsense advice on selling your clothes, what actually sells, and turning a closet clean-out into cash — from a student-run resale studio in Spring Arbor, MI.

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How to Photograph Clothes to Sell Online (Phone-Only Guide)

Good photos sell clothes. Here's how to photograph clothes to sell online with just your phone — light, backgrounds, angles, and the shots buyers want.

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How to Prepare Clothes for Consignment (So More of Them Sell)

A few minutes of prep makes a real difference. Here's how to get clothes ready for consignment — cleaning, checking condition, and what to bring.

September 25, 2026
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Depop vs. Poshmark vs. eBay vs. Vinted: Where Should You Sell Clothes?

An honest side-by-side of Depop, Poshmark, eBay, and Vinted — who shops each app, what sells best where, and which one fits the clothes you have.

September 22, 2026
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The Fall Closet Cleanout: What to Keep, Sell, and Store

Summer's over and your closet is packed. A simple fall closet cleanout that clears space for sweater season and turns what you don't wear into cash.

September 18, 2026
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Selling Clothes at Spring Arbor University: A Student's Guide

An SAU student's guide to turning end-of-semester closet clutter into cash — drop off on campus, keep 50%, and skip the shipping entirely.

July 28, 2026
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The Spring Wardrobe Refresh Checklist

A practical, room-by-room checklist for refreshing your wardrobe each spring — what to keep, what to sell, and how to make space for cash.

July 27, 2026
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How to Price Used Clothes So They Actually Sell

Price too high and it sits; too low and you lose money. Here's a simple framework for pricing used clothes that move on resale apps.

July 21, 2026
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Sustainable Fashion on a College Budget

You don't need money to dress sustainably. Here's how students reuse, resell, and refresh their wardrobes without the waste — or the cost.

July 17, 2026
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The Clothing Brands With the Best Resale Value Right Now

Some brands hold their value secondhand far better than others. Here are the labels buyers pay the most for on resale apps — and why.

July 10, 2026
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How Consignment Payouts Work: When and How You Get Paid

Curious how consignment payouts work? Here's exactly when you get paid, how the 50/50 split is calculated, and how money lands via Venmo or CashApp.

July 3, 2026
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How to Sell Your Clothes in Jackson, MI (the Easy Way)

Want to sell clothes in Jackson, MI without listing them yourself? Here is how local consignment works — and how to keep 50% of every sale.

July 1, 2026
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What Clothes Actually Sell Best on Depop, Poshmark & eBay

Not sure what is worth reselling? Here are the clothing categories and brands that sell fastest on Depop, Poshmark, and eBay — and what to skip.

June 27, 2026
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Consignment vs. Selling It Yourself: Which Is Actually Worth It?

Should you consign your clothes or list them yourself on Poshmark or eBay? An honest breakdown of the time, fees, and payout for each option.

June 24, 2026
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Turn Your Closet Clean-Out Into Cash (Without Wasting a Weekend)

A simple, low-effort way to declutter your closet and actually make money from the clothes you no longer wear — no listings, no shipping, no hassle.

June 20, 2026

Ready to turn your closet into cash?

Drop off at Spring Arbor University — we photograph, price & list on Depop, eBay, Poshmark & Vinted. You keep 50% of every sale. Free to start.

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