Declutter and Boost Your Sales with Mercari Spring Items

Online marketplaces are a treasure trove of new or used items that can be listed and sold at any given time all year round. However, it is only logical and strategic to list items in season because the demand is already there.

Buyers are looking for in-season things out of necessity and a sense of urgency. There is a pressing need to find the right pair of swimwear for an upcoming beach trip during summer and the pressure to find the ideal sweater for a Christmas dinner. In these cases, they would most likely buy right away instead of delaying the purchase or, worse, completely forget about it.

Simply put, selling in-season items gives sellers better chances of converting listings into sales.

What items are in demand during spring?

First, keep in mind the kinds of activities people do in spring. The pleasant weather – neither too hot nor too cold – makes it perfect for various outdoor activities with family and friends. There are also holidays and special celebrations held during this season, which is another reason to get together for fun activities.

With these factors in mind, it would make sense to list these items on Mercari:

Lightweight clothes. Think thin sweaters and tank tops that are great for layering, breezy dresses for picnics, and casual outfits that are comfortable but presentable enough to wear for such activities as strolling at the park or biking around the city.
Accessories. List items that would complement the kinds of clothes you're selling this season. Consider hats, caps, sunglasses, scarfs, and even sports watches.
Athletic shoes, including those for trekking. Springtime is a season to get moving. There are streets to hit, mountains to climb, nature to discover, and people would want to do these activities with appropriate footwear on.
Essentials for outdoor activities. During spring, camping and hiking gear (such as tents and backpacks) and things needed for a backyard barbecue or a picnic (such as coolers and wicker baskets) are relevant.
Mother's Day gifts. Celebrated on the second Sunday of May, Mother's Day is a good reason to list handbags, jewelry, keepsakes, and novelty items targeted at moms.
Toys and Easter-themed décor. Some families choose to spend time at home during spring break, so it also makes sense to list items for entertainment, such as toys, board games, and activity kits. Video games and accessories are a popular category on Mercari; you might want to list them under that too. Also, consider selling accessories and decorative items related to Easter.

The in-season items mentioned above may be hidden at the back of your closet or drowned under a pile of general clutter. Here's what you can do to make your decluttering spree efficient and fruitful:

First, have a game plan. Determine the areas you'd like to tackle and start with the easiest spots to avoid getting overwhelmed. Allot a specific time for each area to remain conscious of how you're spending your time. Set the alarm if you can't trust yourself to glance at the clock every so often.

Second, have bins and boxes ready for each kind of category your spring items will fall under based on the categories mentioned earlier. Sort as you declutter.

Third, keep an eye on small items that may not sell as-is but would be great to include as freebies. This could be scrunchies or a headband that would look great with the sundress you are listing.

Tips to get your Mercari spring items to sell faster

Knowing what to list for a particular season is one thing; optimizing your listing so that it gets sold is another. There is no rocket science here, just a simple template with easy tips to make your listings look more polished and irresistible to buyers.

Start with a sharp and compact title. Mercari provides a maximum of 80 characters for the title. Use it well. It would be wise to include NWT or NWOT, the brand name, and the style whenever applicable. Consider how the title would look like when displayed – ideally, it should not be awkwardly cut. If the brand's name is too long (e.g., "Realization Par"), you might want to leave that out and go right ahead with the style name. The brand's name, along with the size, will appear on the thumbnail anyway.
Fortify with description in bullet points. Mercari is a bit generous with the space allotted for description: 1,000 characters max. Make important details easier to read by writing them in bullet points – three is a good number. Include the size, color, material, and condition of the item if you haven't already in the title. Mention the features and selling points and any flaws and imperfections to manage buyers' expectations.
If listing clothes, bags, and accessories, it would be great to include styling suggestions.
Finish off with three hashtags. Each listing is allowed three hashtags. For your spring listings, you may want to include #SpringFashion or #SpringOOTD.

Although this article focuses on selling on Mercari, some of you also sell on other reselling platforms like Poshmark. These tips work on those sites, too! Instead of manually listing from one marketplace to another and getting everything tragically mixed up, consider subscribing to a system that can handle cross-listing way more efficiently and intelligently.

OneShop is the leading operating system for online sellers. It can do all of your work at once and sell everywhere. You wouldn't have to list from scratch every single time. You just do it once, and the system even makes it easier for you with smart autofill and description templates. When an item gets sold, it automatically gets delisted from other platforms.