Reselling basics, what can be sold

Short answer: Basics sell best when they are unworn or nearly new and still in the range. Used underwear is not sold on, but unopened packs are. With good photos and an honest description, most of these items quickly find a new owner.

Unopened is the easiest

An unopened multipack in the wrong size can be resold without any fuss. That also applies to bamboo underwear for women, as long as the original packaging is intact. The buyer sees exactly what she gets, with no doubt about condition or hygiene. State size, style and colour clearly in the listing.

Nearly new can be sold

Items worn a few times with no pilling or fading still have value. That applies, for example, to socks for women in multipacks where some pairs were never worn. Be honest about how much the item has been used, and show it in the photos. A buyer who gets what she expects is a happy buyer.

Still in production helps

A style that is still sold new has a known price to compare with. See what is in the range among the best sellers from Copenhagen Bamboo. When the buyer can find the same item and see the new price, it is easier to judge whether your offer is fair. Mention the style name so it is easy to look up.

Take good photos

Photos in daylight show the colour as it is. Lay the item flat on a neutral background and take one from the front, one from the back and one close to the fabric. If the pack is unopened, also photograph the label with the size. Good photos save questions and help the buyer decide.

Write an honest description

Describe size, style, colour and condition in calm, precise words. Say how many times the item has been worn and whether it has been washed. Mention why you are selling, for example that the size did not fit. An honest description means fewer disappointed buyers and fewer items coming back to you.

Set a fair price

For nearly new items you typically get thirty to fifty percent of the new price. Unopened packs sit at the high end, worn items at the low end. Look at what similar items sell for and price accordingly. A slightly lower price often moves the item faster, so it does not sit in a drawer.

Think about postage

Postage can quickly become a large part of the price of a small item. A single pair of socks rarely sells well alone, because postage costs more than the item. Bundle several small things in one sale, or offer collection if the buyer lives nearby. Then the sale makes sense for both sides.

What cannot be sold

Used underwear is not resold. The same goes for items with holes, stains or worn out elastic. They belong in textile collection, where the material can be recycled. If you are unsure about an item, ask yourself whether you would buy it in that condition. If the answer is no, collection is the right place.

Frequently asked questions

Can you sell used underwear

No, it is neither legal nor practical in most places. Unopened packs in their original packaging, on the other hand, can be sold without any problem.

What do you usually get

Thirty to fifty percent of the new price for nearly new items. Unopened packs usually sit at the high end, and clearly worn items at the low end.

When is it not worth it

When postage costs more than the item is worth. Instead, bundle several small things in one sale or offer collection to a nearby buyer.