Search Threads

quicksales Specific

Category Specific

Social Chatting

Posted by lea-999 on 04-Dec-2011 16:31 Report
Ironing clothes
 Hi,
     Is it just me or am I fussy, I was looking at womens clothing on here, wouldn't it look more presentable if clothing was ironed when you take your photo to sell. 3/4 of what I was looking at wasn't even ironed, looks like it's just been pulled out of a bag or been at the bottom of a pile of clothing, puts me off straight away. Doesn't matter what your selling it should always look presentable to potential buyers. What do you think !!!
 
Replied by bratsnthings on 04-Dec-2011 16:34 (Ref 2323221) Report
Its not  just you. I feel the same. I beleive presentation is very important to selling anything on here. I totally agree with you. cheers marie
Replied by kiwiroo1212 on 04-Dec-2011 16:46 (Ref 2323226) Report

It should be presentable but if i had found a slightly rumpled clothing item with a great description and one that had been ironed with no description i personally would go with the one that had great description details.


Kiwi
-x-
Replied by annieoakley2000 on 04-Dec-2011 17:08 (Ref 2323227) Report
You're absolutely right.

Presentation is everything.

Doesn't have to look like a Harrods store window, but a bit of care with clothing goes a long way.....
Replied by throughthelookingglass on 04-Dec-2011 19:04 (Ref 2323259) Report
Hi Lea; I don't think you're being fussy at all.

I'm not great at delicate ironing & once spent over 1/2 an hour pressing a too small for me pintucked hemp fabric blouse that I subsequently sold for $5.00.

The buyer was thrilled with her purchase & it made me feel good to have put the time in to present the item nicely & wrap it for postage in a neat & tidy manner.

I also have 3 different sized ladies mannequins, as I hate to see things pictured on the floor, or worse, an unmade or rumpled bed! I've even been known to press new items prior to dressing the mannequin, as some fabrics like rayon & linen just look crushed, even when new.

I don't sell many used clothing items, but agree with you that they should be given all care, even if listed for a low price. Also; Sellers should inspect carefully & mention any faults. It's disheartening for a buyer to receive garments that aren't in the condition they were described. Sometimes even new clothing items have faults, even though not supplied as seconds.
Replied by take-your-fancy on 04-Dec-2011 20:18 (Ref 2323263) Report

Very much agree with you Lea. Even though I loathe ironing at the best of times I'll make sure clothing is presented well here.

Seeing photos of clothing crumpled on the floor looks really awful IMO & I often wonder what care would be taken with other aspects of the sale.



Replied by marian-48 on 04-Dec-2011 20:30 (Ref 2323264) Report
I also agree with you! I have seen some clothing items with almost the whole room showing, and a small crumpled item on the mat that is the item for sale.
Also agree that details are very important, as is measurements. Marian
Replied by feelin-couture on 04-Dec-2011 20:33 (Ref 2323265) Report
Agreed maybe thats why they are so cheap though.  If they ironed them they could get more but maybe dont have the time.
Replied by stumpy007 on 04-Dec-2011 22:02 (Ref 2323274) Report
 or maybe they dont have an iron, or maybe they dont know HOW to iron lol. ...Like my married daughter lol....I have tried teaching her, but she just cant/wont do it...she said she would end up burning down the house lol....any ironing of hers I am the "lucky" one that gets to do it lol...

Agreed tho, clothes look much nicer and saleable if they are presented well..I especially dont like to see pics of clothes taken on the floor!
Replied by tmbjewels on 04-Dec-2011 22:34 (Ref 2323275) Report
Hear, hear Lea..I iron all my own clothes and that is how I would like to see them presented online..It dosnt seem to be a priority to some sellers, but if I see something nicely ironed, I think to myself, this seller takes care of things so I am more than likely to buy from them....
Replied by ozcontactlens on 05-Dec-2011 04:51 (Ref 2323279) Report
...and then you get the fabulous profesh pics, great angles and neatly pressed, and when you receive item, it is awful. Seller has brightened the faded item, pegged item so it is beautifully fitting on the mannequin Grrrrrrr
skin:)
Replied by lea-999 on 05-Dec-2011 07:34 (Ref 2323281) Report
 Thanks everyone for your replies, I was really thinking it was just me. Most of what I was looking at was in the plus size clothing section. Just a little extra time makes a difference.....
Replied by grevillea51 on 05-Dec-2011 09:23 (Ref 2323293) Report
No you are not fussy.  I too, like things ironed.  I make sure all my clothing that I list on Quicklsales are ironed.  I would not buy anything that is not ironed.
Replied by fordfillie56 on 05-Dec-2011 09:30 (Ref 2323303) Report
If I fade an item it is to show detail, I usually (I hope! LOL) mention that is the case in the description. But yes, pressing an item is a great idea, after all we want to create as good an impression to sell something these days of hard times , don't we!
Wendy
Replied by preciouslady on 06-Dec-2011 17:34 (Ref 2323490) Report
Talking about ironing - which we were... has anyone heard of a machine/item that steam sprays the clothing - which both cleans and irons (Not an elna press).  Thanks for input & I agree - ironing makes things look like No. 1
Go Back to Clothing forum
Back to top