Give your clothes a second chance

It happened, the connection between you and your favorite DRYKORN piece has faded. What was once your favorite companion is now collecting dust in your closet. If it is that moment, we think it's time to make space, take your role in an emerging circular economy and give your garment a new lease of life. In this resale guide, we provide you with the most important tools for selling your clothes.

Categorize first

First of all, it has never been easier to resell clothes than it is today. Due to the nature of the fashion world, only very few items can be sold for anywhere near the price you bought them for. It's best to sort your clothes and organize them into different categories. This way, you can assess your sales opportunities in advance and manage your expectations accordingly. In addition to basic aspects such as personal taste, condition and size, there are individual categories that usually sell well.

„Do-Sell“ products

Timeless classics
High-quality garments
Vintage pieces
Sports- and active wear
Sweatshirts and hoodies
Accessories

Navigating the “No-Resale” zone

You should not resell garments that fall under one or more of the following categories:

Counterfeit fashion items: If you have come across counterfeit fashion items, you should not contribute to their commercial distribution.
Heavily damaged items or underwear: You should refrain from reselling these products and send them to a recycling system if you no longer want to wear them.
Trendy fast fashion: In theory, you can resell such items. However, it will be difficult to find a customer and set a reasonable price for the clothes as they were already very cheap when new.

However, it does not mean that an item is easy to sell if it falls into one or more of these categories. Designer clothing, for example, has the problem that private individuals are hesitant or even afraid to buy from other private people since there is an increased risk of getting scammed with fakes. An original invoice, packaging material and hangtags can make the difference between “buying” and “not buying” for people interested in second-hand designer clothes or limited-edition sneakers.

Step by Step to Secondhand

In summary, here is our checklist of aspects determining success at second-hand sales.

In my opinion, there is a customer for the product.
The product can be classified in one of the “Do-Sell” product categories.
The customer's willingness to pay justifies the effort.
The product does not meet this criterion:
- The product can be donated to a charitable organization (RECYCLING GUIDE).
- The product must be fed into a recycling system (RECYCLING GUIDE).
I have chosen the right platform based on my intended profit and usability.
I have adequately protected my personal data.
There are suitable photos and a meaningful text.

Perhaps the thought of your resale opportunities will help you make a decision the next time you go shopping for clothes. A high-quality, timeless DRYKORN product will stay with you for a long time and give you the opportunity to pass it on later. This way, you extend its life cycle, contribute to a functioning circular economy and earn a little pocket money - a classic win-win-win situation which we always warmly welcome on the rails to a more responsible fashion industry.

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