How to Sell Bridesmaid Dresses
Being a bridesmaid can be an expensive thing at times. If you become a bridesmaid on frequent occasions, chances are that you will have a closet full of bridesmaid dresses but the problem is that you can not wear those dresses at a party or night out. So the bridesmaid dresses that you have got in your closet are doing no good except taking up a lot of space that could have been utilised somewhere else.
It is very likely that you may be thinking of selling those bridesmaid dresses which will not only bring you money but will also provide you with some open space in your closet. Selling bridesmaid dresses is in fact very simple. You just need to employ the right methods.
Instructions
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You need to give a thorough look to the bridesmaid dressed that you have got in your closet. Ask yourself a few questions. Which ones are good enough for someone else to wear? Is there any dress good enough to be used at a prom? May some are too old fashioned to be sold as bridesmaid dresses and it is likely that only a thrift store would buy those dresses.
You need to categorise the dresses. The best way to put the dresses in the right category would be to be try all of the dresses yourself and then put them under the appropriate category. Making a detailed list of all the dresses you have got is a good idea. It will help keep your details such as the style, material and size of each dress and will come in handy when you are selling the dresses.
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You need to lookout for a potential buyer now. Starting with local bridal shops would be a good idea. Call all the bridal shops if possible. You never know where you will come across the buyer you are looking for.
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Second-hand stores come next. Although you may not get a very good offer in terms of price, still you need to give it a try. In case you have shoes and jewellery to go along with each dress, you may find a buyer earlier than you are expecting.
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If you do not get what you are looking for at the bridal stores or the second-hand stores, selling online can be a very handy option. Place an advertisement on eBay and Craigslist.
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It is always a good idea to sell anything to a person rather than selling it at a store because you can negotiate a higher selling price. Hosting a garage sale is a great way to make maximum money out of the bridesmaid dresses.
When you host a garage sale, apart from the dresses, you have the liberty to put other stuff that you do not need up for sale as well.
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