Let's start by pointing out there is an Explicit Content warning for this episode because of the very nature of what we need to discuss. And that is, words in your Etsy listings that are being flagged as "explicit" and leaving you SHADOW-BANNED!! As in, your shop and listings are still up but they will not show up in searches, leaving your amazing vintage finds invisible to the public and you poorer. Amanda gets into some specific innocent-enough words that will give the A.I BOTs the wrong idea! Whoah there, cowboy. "Nude" is just the name of this color, OK? ********* The Thrifters podcast ..read more

Is there "thrifting etiquette"? Whether you're a seasoned thrifter or a newbie reseller, this episode will have you nodding in agreement and chuckling at the thrift store antics we've all experienced ..read more

This week Amanda and Ben talk with D.M.Foxx, Dennis to his friends of Fox Fitzgerald, a collective from Manhattan. Their unique Etsy shop sells not just custom themed biker jackets, but vintage zippo lighters, patches, even BMX bikes, all with serious, rock ‘n’ roll street cred.  We get the scoop on how they combine beat-up leather jackets with found items and their DIY artistic flair to create themed jackets for fans of just about anything.  We also delve into the grey murk of navigating Intelectual Property, copyrighted imagery and Etsy takedowns, weigh the pros and cons of fixin ..read more

Hello Thrifters! This week Amanda takes a look at the news. What is happening with our on-line selling platforms and payment systems and how might these changes affect us resellers? ********* The Thrifters podcast is 100% commercial-free. This means your generosity is greatly appreciated! If this podcast has brought you some value you can "buy a coffee" for Amanda! Contribute any amount you feel good about. No subscription necessary. buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLeod ..read more

Hey Thrifters! This is a shorter episode, just my initial thoughts after running my first Whatnot Live sale. Are you on the platform? Are you interested in starting? Let's compare notes. ********* The Thrifters podcast is 100% commercial-free. This means your generosity is greatly appreciated! If this podcast has brought you some value you can "buy a coffee" for Amanda! Contribute any amount you feel good about. No subscription necessary. buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Follow Amanda @Irreverentfinery on Instagram IrreverentFinery on Etsy Edited by Ben Walker-Storey Music by Kevin McLeod ..read more

This week Amanda gets personal and talks about her struggles feeling over-worked and burnt out. It's a reminder for us all that our self-worth is not tied to the number of this week's sales, followers, 5-star reviews or hearts on our latest Instagram Reel.  She goes over some ways we can look at ourselves and feel successful outside of the daily ups and downs of our vintage clothing business. It's a reminder to step away from the reselling grind and enjoy life sometimes.  ********* The Thrifters podcast is 100% commercial-free. This means your generosity is greatly appreciated! If ..read more

This week Amanda talks about a part of your vintage clothing business that can be kinda hard to see has a tangible asset, but its SO important to our growth as resellers and our place as a viable voice in the community: Curiosity. Wanting to dig deep and find out for ourselves the history of fashion and why certain pieces are made the way they are is not frivolus but actually the BEST way to Fight burn-out keep your inventory and customers fresh Connecting with buyers Connect with the people you source from and sharing information about the items you buy and sell will grow your business. Be ..read more

Have you noticed? Things are changing once again in the "second hand" market. When sourcing at thrift stores and estate sales, it's not hard to notice there's more competition around you. Are they ALL resellers?? This week Amanda gets into who she's seeing buying vintage now, and why so many are. ********* The Thrifters podcast is 100% commercial-free. This means your generosity is greatly appreciated! If this podcast has brought you some value you can "buy a coffee" for Amanda! Contribute any amount you feel good about. No subscription necessary. buymeacoffee.com/thethrifters Follow Amanda ..read more

Do you feel like you are dissappearing in a sea of similar, vintage resellers on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and the internet in general? This week, Amanda talks about what she does to stand out in the crowd and what she sees others doing that definitely helps. Do you have a Brand manifesto? You may be surprised at how much it can help you focus your work, fight off burn-out and become recognizable in the vintage communitiy. ********* The Thrifters podcast is 100% commercial-free. This means your generosity is greatly appreciated! If this podcast has brought you some value you can "buy a cof ..read more

This week Amanda goes over some vocabulary words, abreviations and acronyms comonly used in the vintage clothing business. Spoiler alert, they are: VOLUP, BOLO, EUC, GUC, OOAK, Deadstock, Vintage, Antique, Devils Dust, Honey Hole, Bundle. Archive, Colorblock, Cross List, Grail/Holy Grail, Haul, Pilling, Reseller/Retail Arbitrage, Comps, HTF, ISO, Boho, Bread & Butter Hey even if you're sure what they all mean, Amanda includes some great thoughts on each subject as she runs through the language of vintage, on-line, resellers. ********* The Thrifters podcast is 100% commercial-free. Your ..read more