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Discussion => Newbie discussion => Topic started by: teddyb on August 10, 2013, 01:35 am

Title: How well does apparel sell?
Post by: teddyb on August 10, 2013, 01:35 am
So I'm new to Silk Road. Totally thrilled by it. I have access to tons of replica clothing through suppliers and I really wanna make a go at selling replicas on Silk Road. I'm just curious about how well they sell and if its worth my bond to make a go at it.

Before anyone established gets upset I want you guys to know my replicas are of brands that I don't really see on Silk Road already so I probably won't steal your business!

I'd be super appreciative of some honest info/advice!  ;D

Thanks!
Title: Re: How well does apparel sell?
Post by: maf on August 10, 2013, 01:49 am
It seems unlikely to be profitable when you factor in the initial vendor fee and comissions.
Title: Re: How well does apparel sell?
Post by: R90 on August 10, 2013, 01:51 am
Good question, I'd wondered about that myself. It's a pretty big category but I think I'd be put off buying anything that needed to be in the correct size. I don't know that SR's returns policy is too hot & sending stuff back to China might get tricky :) I had a very quick browse the other day, and a lot of designer knock off stuff seemed pretty pricey - not being able to check out the quality beforehand, that would put me off paying a lot. So there's a tonne of listings, but I'd be surprised if there's that much turnover - go through the big vendors feedbacks I guess, that might gauge it a bit.
Title: Re: How well does apparel sell?
Post by: SOCIAUX on August 10, 2013, 01:54 am
I imagine that foreign knockoff sites already have the grasp on replica clothing. Then again, I'm no expert on selling apparel on the Road

However, I may be interested depending on what you've got.
Title: Re: How well does apparel sell?
Post by: BR1CKF4RE on August 10, 2013, 01:59 am
Do u only do replicas? Can u get authentic shit?
Title: Re: How well does apparel sell?
Post by: teddyb on August 10, 2013, 02:21 am
Thanks for the responses so far!  ;D And I would definitely not be worried about my profit margin and not knock anyone out there, but the replicas I would offer would be significantly less expensive then some of the stuff I've been seeing.

Consider that we get our bonds back if we prove ourselves, I'm not really worried about that, but I don't really want to get into all of the hassle if I have only a few sales a month. I go for it even if I'd only have a sale a day (30 per month).

I guess my ultimate question is is whether anyone knows hard numbers about sale volumes on SR.

Thanks!  ;D
Title: Re: How well does apparel sell?
Post by: teddyb on August 16, 2013, 02:16 am
bump....
Title: Re: How well does apparel sell?
Post by: guacamolly on August 16, 2013, 02:39 am
I would stick with eBay in that regard
Title: Re: How well does apparel sell?
Post by: new dreams on August 17, 2013, 06:37 am
I agree just stick to ebay
Title: Re: How well does apparel sell?
Post by: FelixUK on August 17, 2013, 03:15 pm
You shipping from China?