Haley, an experienced online clothing reseller, discloses her one-year earnings on Depop, Poshmark, Mercari, and Vinted and tells us what motivates her to stay in the resale game (it’s not the profit).

Comparing my earnings on Poshmark, Mecari, Depop, and Vinted for the months of July, August and September 2021.

Comparing my earnings on Poshmark, Mecari, Depop, and Vinted for the month of June 2021.

Comparing my earnings on Poshmark, Mecari, Depop, and Vinted for the month of May 2021.

Paying your dues is an out-of-date and backwards attitude found in many industries. In my field, graphic design, there is no lack of old timers who love to tell stories about the abuse they endured, almost relishing it like a badge earned. I’m not following that path.

Comparing my earnings on Poshmark, Mecari, Depop, and Vinted for the month of April 2021.

As a professional creative, I have put boundaries around which aspects of my creativity are for sale. Although my job is “creative,” I fiercely protect my true creative passions from a capitalistic mindset.

Comparing my earnings on Poshmark vs Mercari vs Depop vs Vinted during March 2021.

Comparing my earnings on Poshmark vs Mercari vs Depop vs Vinted during February 2021.

I post haul videos on YouTube even though I understand the problematic nature of them. Haul videos encourage shopping as a competitive sport. So why do I do it?

A monthly comparison of my earning across four resale platforms for December 2020 and January 2021.