Buyer guides
How to check whether second-hand clothes will fit online
Compare actual garment measurements, stretch and alterations before buying second-hand clothes online. Includes a worksheet and seller-message example.
· 5 min read
Vakoop guides
Vakoop Blog
Clear, locally relevant guidance for South Africans who buy, sell and build businesses around preloved fashion.
Buyer guides
What to ask a seller before buying second-hand clothes
Turn unclear clothing listings into useful seller questions. Get copyable message examples, evidence requests and a practical rule for when to wait.
· 4 min read
Buyer guides
What does “good condition” really mean for preloved clothes?
Look beyond good-condition labels. Separate cosmetic wear, functional faults and unknowns, then decide which flaws you can accept before buying.
· 5 min read
Buyer guides
Buying used sneakers online: what photos and details should you check?
Check both shoes, sizing systems, wear and repairs before buying used sneakers. Understand what photos cannot prove about cushioning or authenticity.
· 5 min read
Buyer guides
How to check a second-hand handbag before buying online
Inspect a preloved bag’s lining, handles, corners, fastenings and dimensions. Ask about repairs before assuming a low-price bag is cheap to restore.
· 4 min read
Buyer guides
Is a second-hand bargain still worth it after delivery?
Use a Rand-based worksheet to compare checkout totals, collection, alterations and repairs. See when a cheaper second-hand listing costs more overall.
· 4 min read
Buyer guides
Do second-hand clothing bundles actually save money?
Calculate a clothing bundle’s cost per usable item, not every item included. Check fit, condition, confirmed delivery and whether you want the extras.
· 4 min read
Seller Guides
How to Become a Thrift Market Vendor in South Africa
Learn what to send in a market-vendor application, what to confirm before paying, and how Picnic & Thrift became a testing ground for emerging sellers.
· 8 min read
Seller Guides
How to Price Second-Hand Clothes in South Africa
A practical South African pricing method based on qualified comparables, a private walk-away floor and a planned offer buffer.
· 10 min read
Seller Guides
Where to Sell Clothes Online in South Africa: 6 Options Compared
A fair, current guide to choosing a South African selling platform by item value, seller cost, buyer total, payment protection and delivery effort.
· 19 min read
Seller Guides
Why Aren't My Clothes Selling Online? A South African Checklist
A practical sequence for finding the real reason a clothing listing is quiet before changing its price, photos or product data.
· 14 min read
Seller Guides
How to Avoid Online Marketplace Scams in South Africa
Use a protected checkout where available, verify payments independently, reject unknown links and QR codes, and preserve evidence if something goes wrong.
· 11 min read
Seller Guides
How PUDO Works for Sending Clothes in South Africa
A post-sale clothing fulfilment checklist covering item evidence, moisture protection, parcel choice, packed measurements, locker drop-off and tracking.
· 12 min read
Seller Guides
Should You Wash Second-Hand Clothes Before Selling Them?
Clean a preloved item according to its care label when that can be done safely, dry it completely and disclose exactly what was—and was not—done.
· 11 min read
Circular Fashion
What to Do With Unwanted Clothes in South Africa
A practical condition-first route for unwanted clothes: repair what still serves you, sell suitable pieces, donate to a matching organisation and send worn textiles only to a programme that accepts them.
· 14 min read