Poshmark Blog

Today, we announce the creation of National Secondhand Sunday, the first-ever holiday dedicated to supporting secondhand sellers, circular fashion, and the planet during the peak holiday shopping season. The Registrar at National Day Calendar proclaimed Secondhand Sunday will be observed on the first Sunday following Thanksgiving annually. The inaugural Secondhand Sunday will take place Nov 27, 2022.

But, this is so much more than just a holiday to us—it’s a movement encouraging everyone to shop secondhand.`

This holiday season is primed to be the biggest on record for secondhand gifting. Inflation is making secondhand gifting more appealing than ever with about two in five consumers concerned rising costs will result in spending more when it comes to holiday shopping this year. Yet, they still want to find those extra special gifts. Couple that with the independent research**, showing more than 90% of US adults are open to receiving a secondhand or resale gift this holiday season, yet only a third (34%) are likely to buy them for others, and our community has a unique opportunity to support shifting shopping habits and encourage consumers to think secondhand when they’re crossing off their holiday list. 

Enter Secondhand Sunday: a movement to encourage everyone to experience the magic of shopping personal – buying unique and one-of-a-kind items from individual sellers instead of traditional retailers. As a seller, be on the lookout for a series of opportunities, promotions and events leading up to Secondhand Sunday on 11/27. Today is just the beginning, but here are a few ways you can get involved:

1. Spread the Word: 

• Go to Secondhand Sunday to share your story about why you will shop and sell secondhand this holiday season—we would love to feature you! Encourage friends and family to choose secondhand and share the love on social by using #SecondhandSunday.

2. Shop Secondhand: 

• Poshmark is the ideal one-stop-shop to find must-have gifts for everyone on your list (and for yourself!). TikTok famous Stanley cups? Yes, we have them. Birkenstock Boston Clogs? We have those too. Vintage Betsey Johnson? Absolutely. By choosing to shop from a Poshmark seller, you’re supporting an actual person and their hopes and their dreams. Plus, buying secondhand is just straight up better for the planet. 

3. Stock Your Closet: 

• When it comes to gifting this holiday season, the top motivator for secondhand shoppers is to find deals (60%), especially on luxury (42%) and unique/vintage items that can’t be found elsewhere (54%). Buyers are gearing up to shop, so the time to list is now! By selling your preloved styles on Poshmark, not only are you contributing to the circular economy but you can make extra cash to pay for all of the gifts on your list.

Mark your calendars—Secondhand Sunday is happening 11/27—right between Black Friday and Cyber Monday.  We can’t wait to see how you make this holiday your own!

** Independent research commissioned by Poshmark and conducted by global research firm Morning Consult

Update alert! In case you missed it, check out our newest features and announcements below to stay on top of the latest and greatest from Poshmark HQ.

New Requirements for Shipping U.S. Electronics 

USPS recently issued new requirements and no longer allows electronics items containing or packed with lithium batteries to be shipped using Priority Mail. To address this new protocol and simplify the shipping process, as of September 12th all electronics must be shipped through Parcel Select, a USPS 2-5 day, surface transportation option. Take the following steps to pack and ship U.S. electronics items*: 

• Securely package your item in a non-Priority Mail box and attach your Parcel Select shipping label.

If your item contains or will be packed with a lithium battery, add the below to the same side of the package as your shipping label.  

• Add the Poshmark-provided DOT label (in color), or use your own and write “Restricted Electronic Device” and “Surface Transportation Only”.

Head to the Support Center for full details.

*Please note that USPS may refuse or return shipments containing electronics items that are not properly labeled, packed, or shipped. Poshmark is not liable for shipments refused or returned due to failure to meet USPS shipping requirements. 

PoshFest is next week! Missed out on grabbing a ticket? Here’s how you can join in from home. 

• Check out the PoshFest 2022 agenda to find the Main Stage sessions that interest you. We will broadcast select sessions live so you can connect with us from anywhere!
• Be on the lookout for the next ICYMI Blog post, where we will recap the newest features announced at Hackathon. 

Want more information? Head to our PoshFest homepage to learn more. 

Want to be the first to see more posts like this? Subscribe to the blog and follow us on Instagram. 

Dear Poshmark Community, 

You may have seen the recent announcement that USPS will be increasing their shipping fees for the holidays, effective in October 2022. I’m happy to share that PoshPost prices will stay the same, despite the USPS rate increase. 

We’re committed to delivering features and programs to support our community and we strive to negotiate the best shipping rates so that you can rely on the fast, simple, and affordable shipping you’ve come to expect with PoshPost. 

For more information on PoshPost, please visit our website—and thank you for being a part of our community.

All my best, 

Tracy Sun

SVP of Seller Experience, Poshmark