The first ever Clothing Station event in Clapham Junction is done and dusted! Thanks to everyone who made the day so wonderful. Plenty of people walked away with pretty and pleasing new things; the stalls were fantastic.
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Love from The Clothing Station x
If you want to make some money from your old clothes, or are looking to buy quality second-hand clothing and accessories then do we have some news for you…
The Clothing Station is an exciting new event launching in Clapham Junction on Saturday 31st March – where fashion-savvy Londoners can set up a stall and sell their pre-loved clothing to like-minded customers.
ENTRY IS FREE and sellers will be charged £15 to secure a stall for the afternoon and sell that frock or handbag to someone who will give it the love it rightly deserves.
The markets will be held at Wessex House (1A St Johns Hill, Clapham SW11 1TN), directly opposite Clapham Junction station. Come along between 1.30 and 6pm to cash in your wardrobe and make room for more.
Everyone’s a winner! Whether you come along as a buyer or seller (or both!) it’s bound to be a fun day where you’ll meet loads of people and hopefully leave with a few new treasures.
For more information and to register for a stall, please email us at hello@theclothingstation.com, visit our website www.theclothingstation.com and don’t forget to like us and get up-to-date news on www.facebook.com/theclothingstation.
We’ve nearly finalised the venue for our first event… to be held on Saturday 31 March. There will be music playing, lots of tables, and of course less strobe lighting than the picture above…
Watch this space!
Quality is key
Think about what you would be looking for if you were out buying second hand clothes. An off-white vest top from Primark isn’t going to excite people; a barely-used Topshop handbag from last season at half the retail price is! Make sure things are washed and looking as new as possible, and take the time to give pre-loved items a little TLC… if a button is coming loose, sew it back on etc. It’s the simple touches like these that can increase the value of the item you’re trying to sell. So take the time to think about what you’re selling and pay attention to the small details.
Pricing your products
Consider how much you originally paid for an item, and how much you would realistically pay for it if you were the second hand buyer. We advise you to price your items with a tag or sticker so that people have an idea of how much you are charging when they are browsing – if they have to ask you for the price of something and you’re busy with another customer, they may walk away. Do bear in mind that people may want to haggle, and as much as you want to make money it’s best to make something than nothing at all! So consider all offers. And last but not least, don’t underestimate our savvy shoppers, they will have an idea of how much you originally paid for an item so be fair and realistic in your pricing.
Style your stall
We want you to be able to sell as much as possible so think about the layout of your stall and what will entice people to come over and look through your clothes. A mirror, a clothes rail and products categorised into style and size are just a few ways to make your stall more presentable. As long as you keep things within your allocated ‘area’ you can do whatever you want! We provide a table but it’s up to you what else you bring along.
Don’t forget a float
You don’t want to lose out on a purchase if you don’t have the right change. So make sure you have some smaller notes and coins and will be able to give customers change when they make a purchase. You’re the shopkeeper!
Spread the word
Tell all of your family and friends about the event! The more customers we have through the doors on the day, the more you will sell.
Power in numbers
If you don’t think you have enough items for sale to set up your own stall for the day then join forces with a couple of your friends and run one together. You can share the cost and it will hopefully give your stall a varied range of products, especially if you are selling different sizes and styles.
Keen to sell?
Time to clear out your closet but don’t have the time or patience to list your items on eBay or settle for less at a car boot sale? We all have pieces in our wardrobes that we’ve grown bored of, and it’s time to let someone else give that frock or bag the love it deserves! The Clothing Station lets you set up your very own stall for the day and sell your pre-loved clothing to like-minded customers. We take care of the organising and promotion so all you need to worry about is what to spend your well-earned cash on.
Keen to buy?
Discover high-quality clothing from like-minded sellers at one of The Clothing Station’s market days. Whether it’s that coveted Top Shop jacket from last season or a one-off dress that you can’t find anywhere else, you’re sure to find a cheap and chic bargain here. Entry is free… and you may even be inspired to join us as a seller next time!
Join us…
Everyone’s a winner! Whether you come along as a buyer or seller (or both!) it’s bound to be a fun day where you’ll meet loads of people and hopefully leave with a few new treasures. Visit our website to find out when and where our next event is being held.
Upcoming: 31 March 2012 | Clapham Junction
