How to Resell an Unused Wedding Dress
Auction websites are a popular place for buying and selling all types of items. People scour the Internet for a variety of different articles, especially when looking for bargains. Selling your unused wedding dress on a site like Craigslist or eBay opens the sale to a wider audience of people with different needs, as well as to a wider range when it comes to a budget. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Online Listing and Auction Sites
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Create a detailed listing. Advertise your dress in local newspapers and online. Be specific in your description and include pictures. Describe the dress with as much detail as possible, including the size and measurements, the cut of the neckline and the color of the dress. If there is lace or beading, describe the type of lace and beading and the location on the dress.
If you are including accessories such as the veil, note this also and consider this when pricing.
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Research the price that you are asking. Make sure to make the price reasonable so you can sell it quickly. Do not forget to allot enough money for transporting the dress to the buyer.
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Take a lot of pictures. Take photos from different aspects and views, and the more shots, the better.
Consignment Shops
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Locate a local consignment shop that specializes in bridal wear.
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Negotiate the selling price. Be fair with the price as you will most likely not get what you paid for the dress.
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Sign the shop's contract. The terms of the contract are also negotiable; however, it is usually 90 days in duration with a 50 percent split of the profits. If the dress remains unsold at the end of the contract period, it can be renegotiated.
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Maintain contact with the consignment shop. Make sure to keep them updated in case of a move or you change your phone number.
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References
- Photo Credit wedding gown dress white hanging shoe image by Paul Retherford from Fotolia.com
