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Want to make money and clear out your closet at the same time? Depop is the perfect site to create an easy-to-use online store, where you can list and sell all kinds of clothes and accessories. We’ve outlined the steps for opening a shop and included some tips for selling your items and finding customers.

[Edit]Steps

[Edit]Create an Account

You need a Depop account to start selling. It’s easy to sign up for an account! Just go to depop.com or download the Depop app on your mobile device and click "Sign Up". Enter your phone number, name, and email address.
- Choose a name for your shop. This could be your name or something to do with the types of items you’ll be selling. Make it catchy and easy to spell.
- Select the clothing items that interest you and your preferred clothing sizes.
- Write a bio for your account. This is a good place to tell shoppers what kind of items you’re selling: vintage, hippie, modern, grunge, etc.

[Edit]Create a PayPal Account

Depop does not have its own payment system, so all transactions are managed through PayPal.^[1] You will need to create a new PayPal account or link an existing account to your shop. Read our wikiHow article on how to set up a PayPal Account.
- Download the mobile app or use the desktop application to create a PayPal account.
Link our PayPal to your Depop shop. Once you have a PayPal account, you need to link it to your Depop shop. If you already have an account, you can skip straight to this step.
- Click on your ‘Profile’ and then the ‘Settings’ icon.
- Scroll down and click on ‘PayPal account.’
- Click ‘Connect PayPal’ and enter your PayPal credentials.
- Your PayPal is now linked to your Depop and you’ll be able to receive and distribute funds on Depop.^[2]

[Edit]Choose Your Items

To start selling on Depop, you need to find items to list. These could be items in your closet you no longer wear or something you’ve picked up at a thrift store. You can also sell jewelry, shoes, sunglasses, stickers, CDs, or vinyl records.
- It’s a good idea to have a consistent aesthetic in your shop. When choosing items, think about what would look best in a grid to draw in buyers.^[3]
- Explore other Depop shops to get a sense of your competition and see what items are popular.

[Edit]Take Pictures of Your Clothes

Every item on Depop needs an accompanying picture when you list it. When taking pictures of your items, make sure your photos show off the items without being too distracting.
- You can include up to four photos and one video per item. To show as much of the item as possible, take pictures from the front, back, side, and of the tag.^[4]
- Style your item in at least one of your photos. You could tuck in your shirt, drape a jacket over your shoulders, tie your scarf in a special way, or roll your pant legs to give your buyers an idea of how they might wear the item.
- Keep a consistent photography style. Shops that photograph all their items with consistent styles look more professional and experienced.
- Never use stock photos when listing an item, as they appear sketchy and suggest that you don’t own the item. Buyers want to know the exact product they will be receiving.

[Edit]List Your Items

Create a listing for your item. Add pictures, descriptions, and hashtags to draw in buyers. List as many items as you want on your shop to maximize your sales.
- To add a listing, go to 'Selling' > 'Manage Listings' > 'Add a Listing.'
- While photos might draw in more shoppers, it’s the descriptions that will sell your clothes. Write compelling, detailed descriptions that disclose the size, brand, and condition of the item.^[5]
- You can add as many listings as you like. There is no cost for listing an item, so the more items you list, the more chances you have for selling. #*There is no limit to the number of items you can list and no additional costs to list items. It's a good idea to list as many items as possible in order to maximize your sales.

[Edit]Ship to Your Customers

Once a buyer purchases an item, it’s time to get it to them. There are a couple of options for shipping on Depop and a few things you’ll need to consider before establishing your shipping policies.
- Use Depop shipping. US sellers can use a “ship with Depop” option which includes shipping labels for S, M, L, and XL packages.^[6]
  - This method can be expensive, but you can opt for customers to pay the shipping fee.
- Arrange your own shipping. You can choose to ship outside of Depop, using any mail carrier you prefer, such as FedEx, UPS, or USPS.^[7]
  - This option gives you complete control over shipping and you avoid Depop's shipping charge.
  - If you want customers to pay for this shipping option, you'll have to factor the extra costs into the prices of your items. The inclusion of the shipping prices may make your shop look more expensive to some shoppers.

[Edit]Tips to Boost Your Sales

Follow shops you like. The best way to get more followers is to find shops you like and follow them. This will introduce you to new people and their followers, who might like what you’re selling.
Try to be size-inclusive. If you are thrifting clothes to sell on Depop, be sure to have a large range of sizes in your shop. The more sizes you have, the more people will be able to buy from you.
Price fairly. Reasonably priced items will draw in more buyers. If you are charging ridiculously high prices or higher than store prices, Depop customers will not buy from your shop.^[8]
Use tags to market your items. You can include hashtags on all your listings to maximize your chances of showing up in searches. Include up to five hashtags about the item's style, size, material, or any other relevant description.^[9]
Know your shipping worth. Before offering free shipping, consider the dent it might make in your profits. The weight of the item and how far it will be traveling can help you decide if you want to pay the shipping price or if you want your customers to cover shipping.
Respond quickly and kindly. Customers will usually DM shops with questions about items before they purchase. Shops that are responsive and kind get more customers.
Ask for reviews. After you sell an item, ask your customer to leave a review or rating. Shops with five-star ratings are perceived as trustworthy, and you can get those stars by asking for them.