Hi Courtney, I have watched you for years but never commented. I am a Teacher/Realtor/Reseller for 20+ years. The teacher side of me says I am so proud of you for your strength as an individual and independent woman and your love of life and family. I am happy that you found someone you can now share that life with. The realtor side of me tells you to keep the house and rent it for long term wealth building and I know every market is different but I personally don't feel it is a good time to sell until interest rates come down more. The reseller side of me says I am glad you are keeping that side of your business and we will still get to watch your journey. Make sure you find a way to organize and store your inventory in the new space that works for him as well so it does not encroach on the personal space and all will be well. Take care dear and Congrats!🎉
@commontags That is great! Then if you decide to sell, just be sure to reinvest that equity for your long-term wealth building, and you won't have a house to worry about being a landlord. Good luck with whatever you decide.
Many people might not think moving into someone else's house is a big deal. However, my daughter moved into her fiancé's home. I know how huge this is. She is also very independent and self sufficient. She fought like Hell through some major lows in her life to have what was hers and it was a very very big deal for her to move. She obviously loves her fiance but she also was incredibly proud of what she has made of her life and the life she independently built for herself. It was difficult for her to give up the security of only relying on herself and yes, of giving up many, even most, of her belongings to live in a house that felt foreign. I will say, she has been in her present home for over a year now and that home is really beginning to feel like an "us" home to her. It's overall been a really positive change for her. It wasn't easy, but it is good. I know that kind of change is rough even if overall it's really happy. Sending hugs and hoping for all good things for you
Oh man, I may be in the same boat soon, I can empathize with your daughter! Thanks for putting into words what has been hard for me to explain to others, and best of luck and CONGRATS, Courtney!
Courtney, I have watched you for years. Have always admired you, your ethics and achievements and know that you'll make the best decisions for everyone. Congratulations to both you and Robert🎉❤🎉
don’t sell I was happily married ( at least for me lol ) And after 23 years the father of my kids decided he wanted out very abruptly and literally moved out of state 2 weeks later All I’m Saying is enjoy the love and trust it But keep your home , rent it air bnb whatever Just Protect yourself in terms of shelter whatever that looks like for you
This is actually such sound counsel. My mother did not do this and ended up losing all that equity … eventually having to move in to a bedroom with my sisters family because she had the largest house and the time to attend to any needs my mom was sure to have as she aged. I had to abruptly move when I got divorced and also lost our home and the land it was on. I would never do this again. But each person has to make the decisions that work the best for them. For me, my financial independence is the most important thing for me because I want to be able to leave my children something when I finally leave this earth. In the meantime, I have no plans to remarry and don’t want to be dependent on family unless my health requires it. My kids and I are very open about those futures decisions and how they would impact each of us should it ever come to that point.
What I used to do when I was selling is if I had an item that was hard to photograph I would bring it outside and take the picture with natural sunlight light and that helped a lot.
Congrats, Courtney. I made a huge life change 9 years ago, and it took 3 years to become very comfortable in my new house after doing a lot of remodeling as you will be doing. Now, I am so very happy I made the move, and life is so much more rewarding. You have a great guy, it seems, and I wish you both all the love, happiness, and fun in your journey❤
I used to work in tech, in search. I checked the Max Mara listing. The Brand ( from the Brand pull down) on the listing is MaxMara , one word. If I search using ‘weekend max mara black ruffle top’ your listing does not appear in results. The listings that do appear have as Brand, Weekend Max Mara. If I use ‘weekend MaxMara black ruffle top’, your listing appears. Poshmark appears to be implementing a hard restriction on the Brand in the listing and only returning listings that match EXACTLY the brand in the search. The See By Chloe has as Brand See by Chloé, with the accent, so, the listing is only returned if the search terms also include the accent mark. If you re list and switch the Brand to See By Chloe without the accent, your listing is returned. Post’s search is horrendous.
It is not cap sensitive. It also does ‘recognize’ some variations on common brands, so, Brand is J. Crew ( with a space) still is returned for jcrew, j.crew searches, but, the engine appears to rank higher those listings with the matching variation in the listing. It looks like the engine cannot match split/ combine three or more word brands like Weekend Max Mara.
Hey! I find that ending and selling similar has helped me get items sold that are more stale. Also for the maje blouse the dark floral try keywords dark fairy and whimsigoth.
I am so thrilled for you! Congratulations!! Thank you for sharing this big news with all of us. I’m sure it can feel overwhelming at times, but you have been so wise in taking your time with this relationship and letting it grow naturally and organically. Follow your gut and your heart. You are such a smart and savvy woman, you will navigate this like you do everything else, with so much grace and tenacity. I wish you only the very best!
This is such a helpful video. I’ve been reselling for 4 years and feel like I’m in a drought but so much of it is back to the drawing board on WHY things haven’t sold instead of just blaming external factors. I feel empowered by this, thank you
I quit listing on posh for months because my things were not showing up on searches. I wrote Poshmark and got back one of those kind of responses that doesn’t really address the problem. I feel relatively sure that they rotate closets so that our items appear in search on and off. Rotations. That’s why so many sellers say they get several sales at once and then none for a week or two. No consistency. I think eBay may do the same at times but not nearly to the same extreme that posh does it.
I remembered this morning when waking up what Poshmark told me. They said searches were different for each person doing the shipping based on different variables. Like I might not see my own stuff because I would not be buying my own stuff but others with a history of buying that particular kind of item would see it. Their justification was that this made buying easier for the customer. Something very close to that. I have no doubt that the platforms have grouped and labeled each of us and those parameters determine our volume of sales just as much as what we’re selling.
Congratulations Courtney! That is very exciting news! Keeping your house as a vrbo will still allow you to stay in it when it's not rented as a getaway for you. That view is so special and i can really feel the emotion pouring from you when you talk about it. Keep it, rent it and then down the road if things evolve more and you get a house together, you can sell it...or not! Baby steps. You dont need to set the world on fire 😊 Take care
@@commontags I watched your reel on Instagram the other day about strangers giving advice on UA-cam. It must feel weird when people who don't know you (myself included) just throw around random and unsolicited guidance. You made me really think and I will be more mindful from now on when replying 😀
Congrats! Just my perspective, sometimes its easier to gradually let go of a home. Moving out and renting lets you slowly let go and detach. Sometimes just selling makes it harder to move on and not have regrets.
Great video! I noticed some of my listings weren’t pulling up in searches either. So frustrating! I lived in the same house for my whole life and just moved into my dorm room a couple of weeks ago. A big change and I was kinda scared! I was uncomfortable at first but I am loving the new start and don’t miss home as much as I thought I would. I know you will tackle any challenges that come your way! Wishing you the best for your future!!
Congrats! Don’t sell your house!! I had a friend who got engaged but her fiancé’ didn’t like dogs and wanted her to sell her house. She gave her dogs up and sold her house. They lasted 3 years and now she can’t afford to buy a new home. I’m sure you two will go strong but keep that house girl!!
Where did her equity go? Didn’t she put that into investments or savings? There is no guarantee for anyone or anything in life and the housing market can always crash, and homes cost money/time to maintain. Hopefully your friend bounces back. I’m sure I’ll figure out what is best for me.😊
Robert seems SO good for you ❤ I can understand why this would be such an emotional decision for you. Give yourself grace if you need to slow down in one area and adjust. You're doing awesome and best wishes!!
You’ve worked so hard to get where you’re at! I’m so happy for you ! Been in a similar time of my life and cheering you on for the past many years ! Yay!!
On the items not showing up in the search, take your listing totally down and then relist it and it usually shows up. Sometimes there is a glitch or they are doing updates while you are listing and things won’t show up
Hi Courtney! Congratulations on your big life change, and thanks for sharing your exciting news! I love how you take us along on your life journey and allow to share in some of it! You are such a source of inspiration. You plan and then you execute!! Does this mean your dogs now have a step-sibling? Yay!
See By Chloe, one of those brands we get so excited to find, and they sit and sit. That's a great jacket. I have written Posh numerous times about listings being *throttled*- the term for them being hidden in results and they assure me they are "active".. Harumph.
Congratulations your opening a new chapter n I so happy you have a plan with your main squeeze, it's definitely not easy you've been so independent for so long, and it will be an adjustment but we'll worth it. I'd keep house if yiu can swing it financially are worth it. It's a beautiful peace of winter wonderland ❤ Happy for you.
I’m late watching this. Trying to get caught up on watching your UA-cams after a hectic spring & summer. But I wanted to congratulate you on the next step of your relationship 🎉
I'm happy for you and Robert to have found each other. It sounds like you're beimg careful not to "lose" yourself in the process of changing your living situation However, I do hope you keep your home. Whatever you decide about it I wish you well and congrats to you and Robert!!
Courtney, when you say an item isn't showing up in search; are you referring to a search in PM? Also, I moved into with my partner's home 16 years ago and it has finally started to feel like mine. Although technically it isn't and I don't want to get married. Advice: keep your home and make a decision in a couple of years. Give the relationship and move time to settle before making more big decisions.
Enjoy the changes. I’m happy for you! I could only give you my thoughts even though we don’t know each other but rather instead wait a year. Rent it out then after a year if everything is where you want it to be, sell it.
So one thing ive noticed when trying to figure out why something isnt showing up in search is sometimes if i didnt hit the space bar and click on the suggested brand name in the drop down it wont show up. Even when they look the same. Sometimes this does the trick and sometimes it doesnt. But something to try.
Wishing you all the best! This is a big move and it comes with sacrifices in the hopes of a better future together. Love the new styles of videos and love that you are picking up items that you yourself can model. You have always had great items and I have definitely learned a lot watching your channel.
Congratulations! If you guys can swing it, totally keep your house! Rent it out, girly 🤗 Itll be great for your future together! I know how thick that emotion is, but time and Robert's willingness to gift you the opportunity to do what would make you feel comfortable, will make all the difference. Its hard moving into someone else's house 🙏 and it totally valid to have tears over your house! Cheers to moving forward 🥂 how exciting and scary! Lol
Your life update, phew chile. I don't know what I would do. I believe in love, but my house ... You have so many memories there. Whatever you decide, you will be okay.
I sell on Poshmark only. I am not getting nearly as many likes or offers recently. I am not sure if it is the economy & inflation. I often feel “shadow banned” when I don’t get likes after sharing. I share 3 times a day. I have not used promoted closet because when I did the 2 week trail I earned $1 less per item due to cost of looky lou’s. I have 1500 plus items. My prices are lower than most sellers. Unless I relist/post 40 + items per day. Not sure what is going on. Best wishes on your new adventure!!!!
@@TheDustyOldHat This is True. But all proceeds goes to various charities. The shipping is so complex & Posh is very fair & does not tolerate bad behavior.
@@wandabiser7461 Shipping isn't that complex honestly. If teenagers who don't have college education and get all their stuff from the bins can figure it out, anyone can. I'm not sure how you think Poshmark donates their proceeds to charities though- where are you getting that information??
Same for the butterfly blouse… dark fairy whimsigoth try and see if those help sell the top. Anything black I’ve been trying witchy and black more feminine whimsigoth and dark fairy. I’ve been getting more watchers. I think especially around Halloween it might help.
Congrats Courtney! Huge life change. So happy for you & your guy! IMO you should keep your home 🏡 If at all possible, rent or air bnb it. Wishing you all the best❤
The fact you are emotional about the possibility of selling your home should be reason to keep it. ❤ as you know, there is nothing better than California real estate and I am sure you have a killer interest rate… more reason to keep it,
I’ve been emotional everytime I’ve moved and made a big life change, and I’ve never regretted a single decision. My house is great, but it could burn down tomorrow in a wildfire (I was just evacuated a month ago) and I’d be fine. California is a big state and not every area is that valuable. I’ll definitely be working with my financial advisor to create the best plan for me, as being practical and smart is more important than just liking my first house.
Have you considered having a Studio such as RuralSq built? Would give you a separate space. Also prevent inventory taking over house like Paul’s! Here’s a question: Is the new house a place you’d choose if you were buying? Or would a new place be the way to go? Shorter commute, separate out building for your business, with photo area. Just wondering.
With the black with the ruffle, I put my light below the shirts that are hard to get the accent to show up and sometimes I diim the lights and it makes a difference for me
Great video, Courtney! I loved the analysis of items you are selling, interesting stuff about how the pricing and searches affect sales. So exciting to hear of your life changes, too. Embrace it all! I think using your home as an Airbnb sounds like a great possibility, it’s so unique and an interesting location. All the best to you both in your new life changes!
Happy for you and Robert. Will you have a separate room for an office and do you know how/where will you store your inventory? About reselling, I may be dense, but since your last "try on" video, I am confused about your strategy. How does only sourcing things you can fit into and wear equate with being more sellable, better quality, etc.? I just don't get how you being able to wear them correlates to that. Also, will you be obscuring your face in the videos you upload to eBay?
Being able to wear/ try on items helps me show it with movement and on a real body (not just a mannequin or hanger. Also, I can see how it fits and be able to describe it better. I also am not reselling or thrifting as much, so it helps me narrow down my search in thrift stores and make me more focused on what I’m picking up.
I wear 99% black , I don't purchase from most sites because of the photo quality of the black items (new or second hand) second the measurements- IF IT FITS TRUE TO SIZE reposhing , why and how it fits!. I think VIDEO is so great!! I wish it would be a standard practice! Hope this helps!
Stock photos...yes I agree its best Not to use at all, BUT I will use them if I simply cannot show the true item in any other way. IF I do use stock photos I usually do put them in as 2nd or 3rd photo so ebay and other companies won't get upset and I mention that I am using them to show how the item wears or certain features my photos can't show in the description. For instance that blouse with ruffle, I might find one in a different color where the ruffle shows up better - as we know black absorbs light therefore difficult to show details. Again would put as 2nd photo, mention I am using it and its only to show detail and not the real color, the real color is black, etc. I try to stay away as much as possible from all black or white items just because they are hard to photograph. Of course sometimes...you just have to LOL. Only in very very rare occasions do I use a stock photo as my main photo...again its an unusual item that absolutely needs a stock photo to show what it actually is. I think its lazy to use them most of the time just to get a sale actually, but I have to shrug it off, I can't control that so have to let it go. I have seen many items on ebay that only use stock photos for every photo and none of the item that will be sent out. They will also cut and paste the ad copy. Tsk Tsk. I don't think doing those two things are at all acceptable. Glad that you are a reliable honest reseller.
Great video! And great to check in with your journey. Do you provide your regular size "stats" for the video so viewers/customers/poshers can compare to their own size? I'm now thinking of making videos after watching this but wonder if I should describe my size with height, weight, measurements, etc)
That’s up to you. No two bodies are the same and I provide measurements of each item, along with the picture of the material tag and my typical sizing. I’ve never provided measurements of my mannequin but always said that it is a size 6 mannequin for reference. I don’t think video is for everyone, but it’s easy for me to do. Hopefully you find something that works best for you as well. Good luck!
Congratulations on your life upgrade. But girl keep your house. And turn it into passive income! Your house will be always yours to go back to if life happens. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
I find it strange sometimes that we are able to get attached to things that really aren't attached to us. I'm guilty of it, we're human. Fear and anxiety really hold too much sway and keeps us stuck.
I don't think anything is keeping me stuck. Change is hard for most people, but I've never regretted any past moves, and I know I won't regret this one :)
@@commontags Definitely change is hard, I was just saying that our choices are harder because we hold on to inanimate things that are precious to us but we know we have to let them go. It's scary, especially uprooting. I 100% wish you the best, hopefully you didn't take it negative.
Honestly, if you’re getting that emotional just talking about it maybe just keep your house and wait and see what happens because there’s a reason you’re getting emotional about it.
I will make the best decision for me. I got super emotional about leaving SF, but that is because change is hard and scary, and that ended up being the best thing for me. Emotions should not be a bad thing or always indicate concerns/problems. It means I love my house and what I’ve done with it. I’m also very proud of my journey and I’m emotional about that. My 42 year journey, not just a house journey.
What percentage of your time do you still resell? I only ask because it seems like all the original youtube resellers are sharimg less and less these days. Whatever you do, dont see your house!
While property values can go up or down, the national average for home appreciation is 3% per year. S&P average the last 30 years was 9%, and that doesn’t require time or maintenance costs. Real estate is a great investment for the home that you currently live in, but it doesn’t beat other investment opportunities out there for retirement.
Girl just keep your house, do the rental or Airbnb. You never know what the future will bring!
I agree 100% with this post I would never sell my house for a man sorry.
Hi Courtney, I have watched you for years but never commented. I am a Teacher/Realtor/Reseller for 20+ years. The teacher side of me says I am so proud of you for your strength as an individual and independent woman and your love of life and family. I am happy that you found someone you can now share that life with. The realtor side of me tells you to keep the house and rent it for long term wealth building and I know every market is different but I personally don't feel it is a good time to sell until interest rates come down more. The reseller side of me says I am glad you are keeping that side of your business and we will still get to watch your journey. Make sure you find a way to organize and store your inventory in the new space that works for him as well so it does not encroach on the personal space and all will be well. Take care dear and Congrats!🎉
It’s a great time to sell where I live.
@commontags That is great! Then if you decide to sell, just be sure to reinvest that equity for your long-term wealth building, and you won't have a house to worry about being a landlord. Good luck with whatever you decide.
Congrats on moving in together!!!!! Don't sell your home you can rent or Airbnb it. Its a great investment for you!!!!!!🥰I love your house🥰
Many people might not think moving into someone else's house is a big deal. However, my daughter moved into her fiancé's home. I know how huge this is. She is also very independent and self sufficient. She fought like Hell through some major lows in her life to have what was hers and it was a very very big deal for her to move. She obviously loves her fiance but she also was incredibly proud of what she has made of her life and the life she independently built for herself. It was difficult for her to give up the security of only relying on herself and yes, of giving up many, even most, of her belongings to live in a house that felt foreign. I will say, she has been in her present home for over a year now and that home is really beginning to feel like an "us" home to her. It's overall been a really positive change for her. It wasn't easy, but it is good. I know that kind of change is rough even if overall it's really happy. Sending hugs and hoping for all good things for you
Thank you for the sweet comment ❤️
@@commontags ❤️
Oh man, I may be in the same boat soon, I can empathize with your daughter! Thanks for putting into words what has been hard for me to explain to others, and best of luck and CONGRATS, Courtney!
@@therealmissglamBAM❤️ sending hugs your way and hoping your transition goes smoothly and brings you lots and lots of joy
Congrats on the move! Please don’t sell your house.
Thanks for sharing Courtney!
Courtney, I have watched you for years. Have always admired you, your ethics and achievements and know that you'll make the best decisions for everyone. Congratulations to both you and Robert🎉❤🎉
don’t sell
I was happily married ( at least for me lol )
And after 23 years the father of my kids decided he wanted out very abruptly and literally moved out of state 2 weeks later
All I’m
Saying is enjoy the love and trust it
But keep your home , rent it air bnb whatever
Just Protect yourself in terms of shelter whatever that looks like for you
This is actually such sound counsel. My mother did not do this and ended up losing all that equity … eventually having to move in to a bedroom with my sisters family because she had the largest house and the time to attend to any needs my mom was sure to have as she aged. I had to abruptly move when I got divorced and also lost our home and the land it was on. I would never do this again. But each person has to make the decisions that work the best for them. For me, my financial independence is the most important thing for me because I want to be able to leave my children something when I finally leave this earth. In the meantime, I have no plans to remarry and don’t want to be dependent on family unless my health requires it. My kids and I are very open about those futures decisions and how they would impact each of us should it ever come to that point.
Keep your house, and rent it. :) 😊
What I used to do when I was selling is if I had an item that was hard to photograph I would bring it outside and take the picture with natural sunlight light and that helped a lot.
Good tip!
Congrats, Courtney. I made a huge life change 9 years ago, and it took 3 years to become very comfortable in my new house after doing a lot of remodeling as you will be doing. Now, I am so very happy I made the move, and life is so much more rewarding. You have a great guy, it seems, and I wish you both all the love, happiness, and fun in your journey❤
Yes! Thank you!
I used to work in tech, in search. I checked the Max Mara listing. The Brand ( from the Brand pull down) on the listing is MaxMara , one word. If I search using ‘weekend max mara black ruffle top’ your listing does not appear in results. The listings that do appear have as Brand, Weekend Max Mara. If I use ‘weekend MaxMara black ruffle top’, your listing appears. Poshmark appears to be implementing a hard restriction on the Brand in the listing and only returning listings that match EXACTLY the brand in the search. The See By Chloe has as Brand See by Chloé, with the accent, so, the listing is only returned if the search terms also include the accent mark. If you re list and switch the Brand to See By Chloe without the accent, your listing is returned. Post’s search is horrendous.
Very helpful and thorough!! Thank you so much!!
Can you tell if the search is caps sensitive as well ? I always struggle with how to list JCrew pieces in the title … J.Crew JCrew Jcrew etc
It is not cap sensitive. It also does ‘recognize’ some variations on common brands, so, Brand is J. Crew ( with a space) still is returned for jcrew, j.crew searches, but, the engine appears to rank higher those listings with the matching variation in the listing. It looks like the engine cannot match split/ combine three or more word brands like Weekend Max Mara.
@@jennifereaton2435thanks that is helpful info!
Wishing you and Robert the best in your home merger. Yes its hard to blend 2 lives together, happy for you both.
Not blend, create new
Hey! I find that ending and selling similar has helped me get items sold that are more stale. Also for the maje blouse the dark floral try keywords dark fairy and whimsigoth.
I am so thrilled for you! Congratulations!! Thank you for sharing this big news with all of us. I’m sure it can feel overwhelming at times, but you have been so wise in taking your time with this relationship and letting it grow naturally and organically. Follow your gut and your heart. You are such a smart and savvy woman, you will navigate this like you do everything else, with so much grace and tenacity. I wish you only the very best!
Thank you for the sweet comment 💕
Congratulations!!!
This is such a helpful video. I’ve been reselling for 4 years and feel like I’m in a drought but so much of it is back to the drawing board on WHY things haven’t sold instead of just blaming external factors. I feel empowered by this, thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Congratulations Courtney on your future plans.
I quit listing on posh for months because my things were not showing up on searches. I wrote Poshmark and got back one of those kind of responses that doesn’t really address the problem. I feel relatively sure that they rotate closets so that our items appear in search on and off. Rotations.
That’s why so many sellers say they get several sales at once and then none for a week or two. No consistency.
I think eBay may do the same at times but not nearly to the same extreme that posh does it.
Not sure, but someone else did leave a comment on this video that explains why some items weren’t showing up in search. It was helpful information.
I remembered this morning when waking up what Poshmark told me. They said searches were different for each person doing the shipping based on different variables. Like I might not see my own stuff because I would not be buying my own stuff but others with a history of buying that particular kind of item would see it.
Their justification was that this made buying easier for the customer. Something very close to that.
I have no doubt that the platforms have grouped and labeled each of us and those parameters determine our volume of sales just as much as what we’re selling.
Congratulations Courtney! That is very exciting news! Keeping your house as a vrbo will still allow you to stay in it when it's not rented as a getaway for you. That view is so special and i can really feel the emotion pouring from you when you talk about it. Keep it, rent it and then down the road if things evolve more and you get a house together, you can sell it...or not! Baby steps. You dont need to set the world on fire 😊 Take care
Not setting the world on fire, but definitely making the best decision for me and my financial future.
@@commontags I watched your reel on Instagram the other day about strangers giving advice on UA-cam. It must feel weird when people who don't know you (myself included) just throw around random and unsolicited guidance. You made me really think and I will be more mindful from now on when replying 😀
Congrats! Just my perspective, sometimes its easier to gradually let go of a home. Moving out and renting lets you slowly let go and detach. Sometimes just selling makes it harder to move on and not have regrets.
Congratulations to the two of you!❤
So happy for you! Enjoy the changes. Although it can be scary it’s an adventure.
Great video! I noticed some of my listings weren’t pulling up in searches either. So frustrating! I lived in the same house for my whole life and just moved into my dorm room a couple of weeks ago. A big change and I was kinda scared! I was uncomfortable at first but I am loving the new start and don’t miss home as much as I thought I would. I know you will tackle any challenges that come your way! Wishing you the best for your future!!
Aww, I love this motivating comment ❤️
Congrats! Don’t sell your house!! I had a friend who got engaged but her fiancé’ didn’t like dogs and wanted her to sell her house. She gave her dogs up and sold her house. They lasted 3 years and now she can’t afford to buy a new home. I’m sure you two will go strong but keep that house girl!!
Where did her equity go? Didn’t she put that into investments or savings? There is no guarantee for anyone or anything in life and the housing market can always crash, and homes cost money/time to maintain. Hopefully your friend bounces back.
I’m sure I’ll figure out what is best for me.😊
I could NEVER move and lose that view. Not even for a man. Good luck. ❤
Robert seems SO good for you ❤ I can understand why this would be such an emotional decision for you. Give yourself grace if you need to slow down in one area and adjust. You're doing awesome and best wishes!!
You’ve worked so hard to get where you’re at! I’m so happy for you ! Been in a similar time of my life and cheering you on for the past many years ! Yay!!
Thank you so much!!
Congratulations! You have worked hard and cab be proud of yourself! Now it's another chapter welcome the changes.
Keep the house !
I’ll make the best decision for me.
On the items not showing up in the search, take your listing totally down and then relist it and it usually shows up. Sometimes there is a glitch or they are doing updates while you are listing and things won’t show up
Hi Courtney! Congratulations on your big life change, and thanks for sharing your exciting news! I love how you take us along on your life journey and allow to share in some of it! You are such a source of inspiration. You plan and then you execute!!
Does this mean your dogs now have a step-sibling? Yay!
lol, they definitely have a new regular friend 😉
See By Chloe, one of those brands we get so excited to find, and they sit and sit. That's a great jacket. I have written Posh numerous times about listings being *throttled*- the term for them being hidden in results and they assure me they are "active".. Harumph.
Another person left a helpful comment about missing items in search. Hopefully it helps explain things for you as well. Still frustrating.
Congratulations your opening a new chapter n I so happy you have a plan with your main squeeze, it's definitely not easy you've been so independent for so long, and it will be an adjustment but we'll worth it. I'd keep house if yiu can swing it financially are worth it. It's a beautiful peace of winter wonderland ❤ Happy for you.
Congratulations on life change. Please remember to take a few minutes by yourself, no work, moving or real estate, UA-cam just time to breathe.
I’m late watching this. Trying to get caught up on watching your UA-cams after a hectic spring & summer. But I wanted to congratulate you on the next step of your relationship 🎉
I'm happy for you and Robert to have found each other. It sounds like you're beimg careful not to "lose" yourself in the process of changing your living situation
However, I do hope you keep your home. Whatever you decide about it I wish you well and congrats to you and
Robert!!
Life is great with Robert and it was great before Robert. I’ll definitely make the right financial decision for me.
Courtney, when you say an item isn't showing up in search; are you referring to a search in PM? Also, I moved into with my partner's home 16 years ago and it has finally started to feel like mine. Although technically it isn't and I don't want to get married. Advice: keep your home and make a decision in a couple of years. Give the relationship and move time to settle before making more big decisions.
Enjoy the changes. I’m happy for you! I could only give you my thoughts even though we don’t know each other but rather instead wait a year. Rent it out then after a year if everything is where you want it to be, sell it.
Waiting a year doesn’t mean a guarantee with anything. I’ll make the best decision for me.
Congratulations, I am very happy for you!!!
Love the show and life updates together
Congratulations! That's a very exciting step. I know it's always sad and hard to make changes like this, but I wish you all the best.
Congratulations on your move! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you!!
So one thing ive noticed when trying to figure out why something isnt showing up in search is sometimes if i didnt hit the space bar and click on the suggested brand name in the drop down it wont show up. Even when they look the same. Sometimes this does the trick and sometimes it doesnt. But something to try.
Yep, I tried typing them many different ways.
Wishing you all the best! This is a big move and it comes with sacrifices in the hopes of a better future together. Love the new styles of videos and love that you are picking up items that you yourself can model. You have always had great items and I have definitely learned a lot watching your channel.
Thank you so much!
Congratulations! If you guys can swing it, totally keep your house! Rent it out, girly 🤗 Itll be great for your future together!
I know how thick that emotion is, but time and Robert's willingness to gift you the opportunity to do what would make you feel comfortable, will make all the difference.
Its hard moving into someone else's house 🙏 and it totally valid to have tears over your house!
Cheers to moving forward 🥂 how exciting and scary! Lol
It will all be great.
Your life update, phew chile. I don't know what I would do. I believe in love, but my house ... You have so many memories there. Whatever you decide, you will be okay.
Yep, I’ll definitely be ok.
congratulations so exciting!! Very happy for you two
Thank you so much!!
I sell on Poshmark only. I am not getting nearly as many likes or offers recently. I am not sure if it is the economy & inflation. I often feel “shadow banned” when I don’t get likes after sharing. I share 3 times a day. I have not used promoted closet because when I did the 2 week trail I earned $1 less per item due to cost of looky lou’s. I have 1500 plus items. My prices are lower than most sellers. Unless I relist/post 40 + items per day. Not sure what is going on. Best wishes on your new adventure!!!!
Thank you! Good luck to you with the listings ❤️
If you have that many listings you should cross list to eBay and your sales will explode
@@TheDustyOldHat This is True. But all proceeds goes to various charities. The shipping is so complex & Posh is very fair & does not tolerate bad behavior.
@@wandabiser7461 Shipping isn't that complex honestly. If teenagers who don't have college education and get all their stuff from the bins can figure it out, anyone can. I'm not sure how you think Poshmark donates their proceeds to charities though- where are you getting that information??
Same for the butterfly blouse… dark fairy whimsigoth try and see if those help sell the top. Anything black I’ve been trying witchy and black more feminine whimsigoth and dark fairy. I’ve been getting more watchers. I think especially around Halloween it might help.
Hot Tip!!!!! Can't sell something if it's not listed!!!! 😂
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Awww the house part made me sad 😢
Congratulations on your big life event! I agree with the others and advise you to rent not sell. :)
I’ve been watching your videos from the beginning and I am so happy for you and Robert! ❤
You're the best!
Just a thought. Hang on to your house and see how you two jive living together...
Exciting times! Best of luck during your transition!
Thank you!!
Congratulations 🎉
The Jeans looked great on you
They sold, so I’m happy they are going to a great new home.
Great video Courtney! Good luck with the changes in your life. Take care;
Thanks so much!
Keep your house. Rent or Airbnb it. At least for another year.
A year doesn’t guarantee anything. I’ll make the best decision for me.
Grown up stuff is hard. You appear to make good choices. Rock on Girl Scout!
Congratulations you deserve the best and I'm excited for your new journey ❤🎉
Thank you so much!!
But the viewwwwwwwww. Best of luck in your decisions. I know you will really make whatever is right. I just want you to be happy!
Congrats Courtney! Huge life change. So happy for you & your guy! IMO you should keep your home 🏡 If at all possible, rent or air bnb it. Wishing you all the best❤
I’ll make the right financial decision for me.
I’m so happy for you!
Best of luck!
The fact you are emotional about the possibility of selling your home should be reason to keep it. ❤ as you know, there is nothing better than California real estate and I am sure you have a killer interest rate… more reason to keep it,
I’ve been emotional everytime I’ve moved and made a big life change, and I’ve never regretted a single decision. My house is great, but it could burn down tomorrow in a wildfire (I was just evacuated a month ago) and I’d be fine. California is a big state and not every area is that valuable. I’ll definitely be working with my financial advisor to create the best plan for me, as being practical and smart is more important than just liking my first house.
I have been let down by so many people who I thought “loved me”….Not to be a Debbie Downer, but MOST DEFINITELY keep your house.
I’ve been lucky to have a lot of great ex’s and men in my life. Therapy helps if this is still something that is hard for you.
Have you considered having a Studio such as RuralSq built? Would give you a separate space. Also prevent inventory taking over house like Paul’s!
Here’s a question:
Is the new house a place you’d choose if you were buying?
Or would a new place be the way to go? Shorter commute, separate out building for your business, with photo area.
Just wondering.
I’m sure I’ll share more in the future 😊
With the black with the ruffle, I put my light below the shirts that are hard to get the accent to show up and sometimes I diim the lights and it makes a difference for me
Great video, Courtney! I loved the analysis of items you are selling, interesting stuff about how the pricing and searches affect sales. So exciting to hear of your life changes, too. Embrace it all! I think using your home as an Airbnb sounds like a great possibility, it’s so unique and an interesting location. All the best to you both in your new life changes!
Thanks so much!
I thought the madewell jean style looked cute on u ❤️ and the free people striped sweater too
Thank you 💕
Happy for you and Robert. Will you have a separate room for an office and do you know how/where will you store your inventory? About reselling, I may be dense, but since your last "try on" video, I am confused about your strategy. How does only sourcing things you can fit into and wear equate with being more sellable, better quality, etc.? I just don't get how you being able to wear them correlates to that. Also, will you be obscuring your face in the videos you upload to eBay?
Being able to wear/ try on items helps me show it with movement and on a real body (not just a mannequin or hanger. Also, I can see how it fits and be able to describe it better. I also am not reselling or thrifting as much, so it helps me narrow down my search in thrift stores and make me more focused on what I’m picking up.
I wear 99% black , I don't purchase from most sites because of the photo quality of the black items (new or second hand) second the measurements- IF IT FITS TRUE TO SIZE reposhing , why and how it fits!. I think VIDEO is so great!! I wish it would be a standard practice! Hope this helps!
Thanks for the feedback!
Stock photos...yes I agree its best Not to use at all, BUT I will use them if I simply cannot show the true item in any other way. IF I do use stock photos I usually do put them in as 2nd or 3rd photo so ebay and other companies won't get upset and I mention that I am using them to show how the item wears or certain features my photos can't show in the description. For instance that blouse with ruffle, I might find one in a different color where the ruffle shows up better - as we know black absorbs light therefore difficult to show details. Again would put as 2nd photo, mention I am using it and its only to show detail and not the real color, the real color is black, etc. I try to stay away as much as possible from all black or white items just because they are hard to photograph. Of course sometimes...you just have to LOL. Only in very very rare occasions do I use a stock photo as my main photo...again its an unusual item that absolutely needs a stock photo to show what it actually is. I think its lazy to use them most of the time just to get a sale actually, but I have to shrug it off, I can't control that so have to let it go. I have seen many items on ebay that only use stock photos for every photo and none of the item that will be sent out. They will also cut and paste the ad copy. Tsk Tsk. I don't think doing those two things are at all acceptable. Glad that you are a reliable honest reseller.
Are you buying natural fabrics? I’ve noticed that people do not want to buy anything polyester.
Congratulations on the move! I do like these videos
Glad you like them!
CONGRATS
Great video! And great to check in with your journey. Do you provide your regular size "stats" for the video so viewers/customers/poshers can compare to their own size? I'm now thinking of making videos after watching this but wonder if I should describe my size with height, weight, measurements, etc)
That’s up to you. No two bodies are the same and I provide measurements of each item, along with the picture of the material tag and my typical sizing. I’ve never provided measurements of my mannequin but always said that it is a size 6 mannequin for reference. I don’t think video is for everyone, but it’s easy for me to do. Hopefully you find something that works best for you as well. Good luck!
@@commontags Thank you! I hope you do a follow-up on how the changes impacted the sales of these items!
Congratulations on your life upgrade. But girl keep your house. And turn it into passive income! Your house will be always yours to go back to if life happens. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Houses are definitely not passive income and cost a lot to maintain/insure/etc. I’ll be good with a decision that is right for me.
I love the leather jacket by Chloe! Are these clothes on Ebay as well?
Of course
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I find it strange sometimes that we are able to get attached to things that really aren't attached to us. I'm guilty of it, we're human. Fear and anxiety really hold too much sway and keeps us stuck.
I don't think anything is keeping me stuck. Change is hard for most people, but I've never regretted any past moves, and I know I won't regret this one :)
@@commontags Definitely change is hard, I was just saying that our choices are harder because we hold on to inanimate things that are precious to us but we know we have to let them go. It's scary, especially uprooting. I 100% wish you the best, hopefully you didn't take it negative.
You're probably already doing this, but you didn't mention it in the video... relist! Get those listings fresh again.
Yep, I already do that often
Madewell never sells for me anymore. I definitely avoid it.
On the butterfly shirt so you have "Henley" as a keyword? That's a hot keyword right now
Do you promote your listings on eBay?
Currently 5% on everything
About darn time!!!!lol
For what?
@@commontags lol that you took the next step.. you seem so radiant since you have been with him ... I'm excited for you..
I sold the exact free people jacket for $34, so I think you need to lower your price and should sell
Never sell your property. Rent it out and keep that separate from your relationship. Good luck
I’ll do what is best for me and my financial future.
Rent it! You will regret selling it you love it to much! Take your time find a really good renter.
I have zero regrets in life, so the decision I make will be best for me.
My daughter recently became engaged. They have begun pre marital classes to help with the transition to their new life.
Black Max mara put on mannequin photo at 45 degree angle
I don’t use stock stocks. It’s just……wrong.
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Honestly, if you’re getting that emotional just talking about it maybe just keep your house and wait and see what happens because there’s a reason you’re getting emotional about it.
I will make the best decision for me. I got super emotional about leaving SF, but that is because change is hard and scary, and that ended up being the best thing for me. Emotions should not be a bad thing or always indicate concerns/problems. It means I love my house and what I’ve done with it. I’m also very proud of my journey and I’m emotional about that. My 42 year journey, not just a house journey.
What percentage of your time do you still resell? I only ask because it seems like all the original youtube resellers are sharimg less and less these days. Whatever you do, dont see your house!
I’ll do what is best for me. I’m a part time reseller and my time varies each week.
The ruffles to ne are a turn off.
Ok
Rent your house out, don't sell it for at least 5 years. It's one of the best investments you can have for retirement.
While property values can go up or down, the national average for home appreciation is 3% per year. S&P average the last 30 years was 9%, and that doesn’t require time or maintenance costs. Real estate is a great investment for the home that you currently live in, but it doesn’t beat other investment opportunities out there for retirement.
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