SECONDHAND BUYING • CHECKLIST

Secondhand Buying Checklist a field guide for the racks

A focused checklist built around fit, condition, price, and outfit use, so you buy the right secondhand pieces in thrift racks, resale apps, estate sales, and boutiques.

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Six focused sections and twenty-four decision items that take you from setting a buying brief to finishing the purchase well, covering close condition inspection, matching finds to your closet, avoiding remorse, and using AI to compare. Built to use in the moment, whether you're in a shop or on a resale app.

Made for anyone who wants secondhand finds that fit, last, and earn a real place in the wardrobe, not impulse grabs.

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SOUND FAMILIAR?

The thrill of the find, the regret at home

You shop with no brief

Walking in without a named gap or your measurements, you let the rack decide and come home with a "find" that fits nothing.

Hidden flaws show up later

A quick glance misses worn seams, broken zippers, thinning fabric, and odors, so the bargain needs costly repair or cleaning.

Scarcity rushes the decision

"One of a kind, gone if you wait" pressure overrides your budget and fit rules, so you buy the almost-right piece on the spot.

The find never gets worn

Bought without checking it against your closet, the piece coordinates with nothing and the tailoring becomes a permanent project.

WHAT'S INSIDE

Inside the checklist, 6 sections and 24 items

Set the Buying Brief

Name the gap before you browse, check your measurements, set a max price that includes cleaning and tailoring, and save a reference outfit.

Inspect Condition Closely

Check seams, linings, zippers, and buttons in good light, smell for odors, test stretch and drape, and photograph every flaw.

Match It to Your Closet

Build three outfits with pieces you own, avoid colors needing a new supporting cast, check for duplicates, and confirm it solves a real gap.

Avoid Buyer's Remorse

Leave the "almost right" behind, don't let scarcity override your rules, check return terms and seller ratings, and sleep on expensive finds.

Finish the Purchase Well

Clean or air the piece before it joins the closet, schedule tailoring within a week, and wear it once simply before styling it elaborately.

Use AI for Smarter Comparison

Ask AI to weigh a listing against your gaps and budget, generate outfits only from your real closet list, and get category-specific inspection questions.

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Buy secondhand with a clear head

Download the checklist instantly and shop thrift racks, resale apps, and estate sales with a brief, a condition check, and a closet test, so every find actually earns its place — on any device, yours to keep for good.

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Shipping

We are proud to offer international shipping services that currently operate in over 200 countries and islands world wide. Nothing means more to us than bringing our customers great value and service. We will continue to grow to meet the needs of all our customers, delivering a service beyond all expectation anywhere in the world.

Do you ship worldwide?

Yes. We provide free shipping to over 200 countries around the world. However, there are some locations we are unable to ship to. If you happen to be located in one of those countries we will contact you.

What about customs?

We are not responsible for any custom fees once the items have shipped. By purchasing our products, you consent that one or more packages may be shipped to you and may get custom fees when they arrive to your country.

How long does shipping take?

Shipping time varies by location. These are our estimates:

Location	*Estimated Shipping Time
United States	5-20 Business days
Canada, Europe	5-20 Business days
Australia, New Zealand	5-20 Business days
Central & South America	5-20 Business days
Asia	5-20 Business days
Africa	5-20 Business days

*This doesn’t include our 1-3 day processing time.

Do you provide tracking information?

Yes, you will receive an email once your order ships that contains your tracking information. If you haven’t received tracking info within 5 days, please contact us.

My tracking says “no information available at the moment”.

For some shipping companies, it takes 2-5 business days for the tracking information to update on the system. If your order was placed more than 5 business days ago and there is still no information on your tracking number, please contact us.

Will my items be sent in one package?

For logistical reasons, items in the same purchase will sometimes be sent in separate packages, even if you've specified combined shipping.

If you have any other questions, please contact us and we will do our best to help you out.

Returns

Order cancellation

All orders can be cancelled until they are shipped. If your order has been paid and you need to make a change or cancel an order, you must contact us within 12 hours. Once the packaging and shipping process has started, it can no longer be cancelled.

Refunds

Your satisfaction is our #1 priority. Therefore, you can request a refund or reshipment for ordered products if:

If you did not receive the product within the guaranteed time (45 days not including 1-3 day processing) you can request a refund or a reshipment.
If you received the wrong item you can request a refund or a reshipment.
If you do not want the product you’ve received you may request a refund but you must return the item at your expense and the item must be unused.

We do not issue the refund if:

Your order did not arrive due to factors within your control (i.e. providing the wrong shipping address)
Your order did not arrive due to exceptional circumstances outside of our control (i.e. not cleared by customs, delayed by a natural disaster).
Other exceptional circumstances outside of our control.

*You can submit refund requests within 15 days after the guaranteed period for delivery (45 days) has expired. You can do it by sending a message at support@sellvia.com

Exchanges

If for any reason you would like to exchange your product, perhaps for a different size in clothing, you must contact us first and we will guide you through the steps.

Please do not send your purchase back to us unless we authorise you to do so.

Secondhand Buying Checklist