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The truth about shipping costs: Why it’s time to rethink “free”

How tariffs work in the vintage & secondhand market — and what’s affected

Bring back the boycott: Why minding who gets our money can help fashion ‘deconsumption’

Vintage shop blogging 101: What you need to know to get more visibility for your business

Workshop replay: Preventing injury and improving mobility as a seller

It ‘healed a piece of me’: How Fat Sisters is redefining plus-size vintage shopping

Workshop replay: Deep dive into inventory management

Bidding on vintage: Everything you need to know about buying in online auctions

Workshop replay: Diversifying revenue with Lemon's Loot

Workshop: Join us May 21 to learn about injury prevention as a seller

How to identify and collect vintage English bone china teacups

Workshop replay: Getting comfortable in front of the camera for sellers

Secondhand sources: What is AI’s impact on vintage buying and selling?

Workshop replay: Deep dive into shipping and distribution strategies for your shop

Workshop replay: Speak Up on Secondhand: Vendor Open Forum

The ultimate guide to clothing swaps: How to attend & what to expect

Workshop replay: Learn Meta Ads tips and tricks for sellers

Secondhand first: Our takeaways for buyers and sellers from the 2025 Resale Report

3 bookkeeping tips for vintage resellers

Turning passion into purpose: How vintage streetwear shop MidnightGear balances clothing and community

Webinar: Canadian sellers, join us Apr. 16 for a tax session with the CRA

Local love: Inaugural Vintage Store Day celebrating bricks-and-mortar shops to take place May 17

Workshop replay: Deep dive into marketing and promotion strategies for your shop

Workshop replay: Email marketing strategy for your shop

How is thrifting changing in 2025? The Vintage Seeker joins The Get Thrifty Podcast to talk about it

Workshop: Join us Mar. 26 to make social media advertising work harder for your shop

Workshop replay: Opening an Etsy shop for vintage goods

Workshop replay: How to create a consistent content series on social media for your vintage shop

Offer services as part of your vintage shop? Shout it from the rooftops

Workshop replay: Deep dive into your resale shop finances

Something old: The ultimate guide to thrifting a wedding dress

Confessions of a former thrift shop worker

Do you talk to buyers enough about what you do as a seller?

Pricing strategies for sellers: Download our tip sheet

Green dreams: How to collect vintage jade

Vintage meets modern: How consignment shop A Changing Nest meets the needs of today’s customers

Where to buy and sell vintage and pre-loved online in 2025

Workshop replay: How we set up our e-commerce websites as sellers

Art-y eras: What is the difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco?

Workshop replay: Deep dive into 2025 goals and trends

10 ways to attract attention online for your resale shop or service

New wear(s) resolutions: 10 ways to challenge how you consume clothing

Slay your social: Download our mega-calendar of key social media dates & ideas

Jazz up your parties: The beginner collector’s guide to vintage cocktail glasses

Workshop replay: Time management tips for busy sellers

Canada’s GST/HST tax break: What secondhand buyers & sellers need to know

Reviving Gay Fad Studios: An iconic mid-century glassware brand lives on

How to sell (and curate) style bundles

Workshop replay: How to create collections to drive traffic to your vintage shop

Buying vintage gifts on a budget

Stretch your holiday spend with secondhand gifts

Vintage: Get what you really, really want this holiday season with secondhand gifts

Editorial: Secondhand clothing carries “germs”? So does all clothing — new included

Workshop: Join us Dec. 4 for time-saving tips for busy sellers who want shop owner-life balance

Wear it again: How vintage is the ultimate form of slow fashion

Workshop replay: How to communicate sustainability to customers of a vintage shop

2024 Vintage Gift Guide: Find pre-loved gifts for everyone on your list

Shiny, sparkly things: What attracts neurodivergent people to the vintage-selling biz

Workshop replay: Holiday selling strategies for vintage vendors

The blue issue: Why thrifting your jeans is more sustainable than you think

Real talk: The actual costs of being a vintage seller

Preserving history: How to repurpose vintage jewellery for the modern wearer

Workshop: Join us Nov. 12 to get advice on sustainably running your shop

Can antiques look modern? We ask an interiors expert about how to decorate with vintage

Workshop replay: Get your merchandising reviewed by The Retail Duo

Mix up your materials? A handy guide to the differences between common vintage fabrics, glass and stone

Workshop replay: How to turn a profit as vintage sellers

Workshop replay: Instagram Reels tutorial for your shop

Workshop replay: How to turn social media conversations into customers

The Shop Secondhand Directory is live! Here’s what you need to know

Workshop: Join us Oct. 7 to get your merchandising reviewed by The Retail Duo

Our secondhand search engine is almost here! The Shop Secondhand Directory launches Sept. 16

Leather weather: What to consider when shopping for secondhand leather

Workshop replay: How to promote a show or market

Workshop: Join us Sept. 24 to learn about turning your shop’s social media followers into customers

Workshop replay: How to creatively collaborate with other vendors to boost your vintage shop

Is Poshmark still worth it? Here’s what sellers have to say

A secondhand shopper’s guide to buying thrift bundles

Sellers, do you have a customer problem?

Far-away finds: How to shop for vintage while travelling

Top 10 insider tips for shopping vintage from an Etsy seller

An intimate collection: Vintage lingerie from the 1920s through 1950s

Workshop: Join us August 20 for investing and financial planning as a vintage shop owner

Workshop replay: How resellers can convert browsers into buyers

Workshop replay: How to create a sales promotion for your vintage or resale shop

The secret to finding the best vintage

Tools to scale your resale shop: Advice from a pro seller

Workshop: Join us July 23 for advice on boosting your shop sales with expert Nikki Rausch

Workshop replay: How to improve metrics for your vintage resale e-commerce website

Planning to pop the question? Our guide to antique engagement rings

Workshop replay: How vintage sellers can run their own website auctions

The evolution of shoulder pads: Should you keep them in a vintage garment?

The new collector’s guide to vintage Depression glass

Buying on a budget: Avid thrifters share their tips for wallet-conscious vintage collectors

Workshop replay: How to manage your emotional and mental health as a shop owner

Factory-farmed or fresh-caught: why bulk vintage is threatening our ecosystem

Workshop: Join us June 18 to learn about improving metrics for your vintage e-commerce shop

Workshop replay: How to adapt to online changes as a vintage seller

Supporting the vintage sector: Check out our new online shop!

10 yard-sale “rules” from a longtime bargain shopper

How to create a press or media kit for your vintage shop

How your vintage shop’s visuals can earn customer trust

How to create vintage shop–specific brand and content pillars

How to develop a brand tone for your vintage or resale shop

How to find your resale shop’s brand voice

What is brand voice and what does it do for my vintage shop?

A deep dive on sourcing and selling: Workshop replay

Setting SMART vintage shop goals: Workshop replay

Streamline social selling: Workshop replay

Building local partnerships: Workshop replay

Networking tips for vintage shop success: Workshop replay

E-newsletter tips for resellers

Find new customers part 1: Identifying your shop's target audience

Slay your social: Our 2024 social media calendar for resellers

Reel talk: How resellers can navigate Instagram Reels

Marketing beyond social media: promote your shop with a press release

How to use analytics to grow your resale shop

Find new customers part 7: 21 ways to uncover more for your resale shop

Find new customers part 6: How to evaluate the resale market

Find new customers parts 4 and 5: How to speak to your shop's niche

Find new customers parts 2 and 3: The vintage buyer persona

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