Selling clothes one piece at a time is slow, and plenty of people give up before they list the second item. A creator named Christine, who posts as @christine_bonarrigo, shared a different method. She says that when she moved to Boston, she sold “like six closets worth of things in one day,” and that she thinks she made about $10,000, though she hedged that with an “I think.” She calls it, in her words, “a yard sale through Facebook Marketplace.”
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Why She Skipped the Usual Sites
Christine says she hates listing items one at a time on sites like eBay or Poshmark because it is too much work. Photographing, describing, pricing and shipping dozens of garments can take weeks. So she decided to sell everything at once instead. Her solution was an event at her apartment, advertised on Marketplace, where buyers would come on a set day and shop her clothes in person.
How She Set It Up
She shared the steps she took, and they are practical enough for almost anyone with a closet to clear.
First, she bought a large quantity of hangers cheaply on Marketplace. She says people sell them in bulk around moving season, so they are easy to find. Next, she bought hanging racks from IKEA, which she says were inexpensive. She still has them and says she will lend or rent them out to anyone who needs them.
She then made a sign listing the brands and sizes she was selling, photographed everything and posted on Marketplace, telling people to come to her apartment on a given day.
Pricing by Rack
For pricing, she put a tag on each item, but she also used rack pricing. There was a five dollar rack, a ten dollar rack, a fifteen dollar rack and so on. Shoppers could browse a rack and know the price without asking, which keeps things moving when a crowd arrives.
The Result
By her account, the turnout was great. People cleared the place out, and she sold essentially everything in one day. About ten things were left at the end, which she gave away. She says the experience was easy and a stress relief, and she describes it as a good option for anyone in a rush to get rid of things.
The $10,000 figure is her own estimate, not a verified total, and she was careful to say so. Still, it shows why the idea appeals to people who have a lot to sell and little time.
Safety First
Because the sale took place in her home, she shared a few safety tips. She says not to put your address in the listing. Instead, write “DM for more details.” When someone messages, check their profile to see whether they seem real, and then send the address.
That caution matters. Some people who responded to her post asked whether she felt safe with strangers coming into her apartment. Others asked how she got people to notice her listing, and one person said she tried the same thing and no one showed up. Another joked about setting up a self checkout in the yard so she would not have to talk to anyone. Those questions highlight the two biggest worries about this kind of sale, which are safety and turnout.
What Comes Next
Christine says she has since downsized but still has more to sell, and she is moving in two weeks. She plans to post items on Marketplace again, possibly holding up each one for people who message her. She offers her tips to anyone who wants to try it.
Tips for Your Own Closet Sale
Here is how you might adapt her method, along with some added advice:
Sort before you sell. Pull everything you plan to sell, check for stains, missing buttons and odors, and wash or steam what you can. Clean, pressed clothes sell faster.
Group by size and type. Her sign listed brands and sizes. Racks organized by size, with tops, dresses and jackets together, help shoppers find their match.
Use price tiers. Rack pricing at five, ten and fifteen dollars is simple to run. Keep a higher tier for name brand or like new items, and consider a rack of everything for a flat low price.
Buy hangers in bulk. Matching hangers make a rack look like a small shop. Look for used lots during moving season, and ask friends who are clearing closets too.
Set up a mirror. Shoppers will want to see how a piece looks. A full length mirror leaning on a wall does the job.
Plan for payment. Have change on hand and a payment app ready. Cash and small bills make quick sales easier.
Protect yourself. Follow her address rule, and have a friend or family member there on sale day. Keep valuables and personal papers out of sight, and consider holding the event in a garage, lobby or porch if your building allows it.
Check building rules. If you live in an apartment, ask about guest policies and common areas before inviting dozens of strangers.
Decide on leftovers. She gave away about ten pieces. Plan ahead for a donation drop off so nothing goes back into the closet.
Spread the word. Post on local groups and share the listing with friends. Clear photos of the racks and a list of sizes help the listing stand out in a busy feed.
Is It Worth It?
The best part of her story is how simple the idea is. A closet sale replaces weeks of listings with a single day, and it turns a pile of clothes into cash and space at the same time. It will not suit everyone, since it works best if you have a lot to sell, a place to host and some comfort with strangers coming over. But for anyone facing a move, a big cleanout or a closet that no longer fits their life, her method is worth considering. Whether you end up with ten thousand dollars or a few hundred, the result is the same room to breathe, and a home that feels a little lighter.