In this article we will discuss 4 easy ways to get stock for your Depop shop. These sources are perfect if you are just starting out or simply looking for new ways to source stock and diversify your Depop shop.
1. Your own wardrobe
If you are just starting to sell clothes on Depop, going through your wardrobe and clearing out any clothes you no longer wear can be a great way to get new stock for your Depop shop! This is an easy way to get new stock as this requires no investment and will give you valuable sales experience if you are just starting out on Depop. You can also take this idea further and ask friends or family if they have any clothes that they no longer want. Either pay them a little for the clothes or take them off their hands for free! You can also offer to sell your friends clothes for them. However if you are doing this make sure you are taking a cut as you don’t want to spend all your time making money for other people.
2. Wholesalers
Another way way to get new stock for your Depop business is through vintage clothing wholesalers. When buying from wholesalers there are usually two options; buying through handpick or buying bales or bundles online.
Handpicking
Handpicking is a good way to source stock as you can go down to the warehourse and pick out the clothes yourself. This means you know exactly what you are buying so you can ensure you are getting the right sort of items for your shop at a price that suits you. However, most wholesalers have a minimum spend meaning this not be suitable for you if you have a small budget. We definitely wouldn’t reccommend hand picking to new sellers as it can be a big investment and, when you are a smaller business, wholesalers usually won’t save you the best stock.
Bales / bundles
Alternatively, buying bales or bundles from wholesalers can be a great way to get stock for your Depop shop. When buying a bale, there are loads of options including both branded and unbranded items. Getting in a bale can be an exciting way to source stock as it is unopened by the wholesaler so you could get anything! Make sure to do your research when buying from wholesalers and stay away from “Depop starter bundles” as they are usually very overpriced for what you recieve!
For more information on buying from wholesalers and exclusive wholesaler reviews, where we go into detail about our experinces with certain vintage wholesalers join our discord community. Another good source for finding out information about wholesalers is @vintagewholesalereviews on Instagram. They post honest reviews for many vintage wholesalers and are definitely worth checking out before you buy from a wholesaler.
3. Charity shops
Charity shops are a fun and easy way to source new stock for your Depop shop. Have an walk around your local area and you will be sure to find a few charity shops to hunt for clothes in. Make sure to have a look at every piece of clothing and you might find some gems! Charity shopping is how a lot of Depop sellers get their stock (even top sellers) so it is perfect if you are just starting out or looking to take your Depop shop to the next level.
4. Online marketplaces
Online marketplaces such as Ebay, Vinted, Wallapop, Gumtree, Craigslist and Facebook marketplace can be amazing for sourcing cheap items to resell on Depop. Make sure to use as many relevant filters as possible to make sure you are finding the most relevant items for you! Vinted has loads of cheap items that can easily be resold on Depop. Places like Gumtree, Craigslist and Facebook marketplace and great for finding cheap items and also bundle deals as there are plenty of people looking to get rid of their old clothes. For example, I recently picked up six pairs of True Religion jeans for £40 on Facebook marketplace! Make sure to check these marketplaces consistently and use relevant filters to find the sort of items you are after. With some commitment, you will be sure to find some profitable items to bring some life into your Depop shop!
