"Where did you get that piece?"
It was Hive Thrifted!
"What are you talking about?"
I used Hive/HBD to purchase really cool pre-loved goods, PLUS I can start my own shop to earn Hive/HBD on my Hive blog. It's a win-win for me; a great way to swell my Hive wallet and use Hive or HBD instead of fiat (currency) to purchase goods.
Introducing the Hive Thrifted Community
The Hive Thrifted Community gives you the opportunity to earn HBD (or Hive) by selling those pre-loved goods gathering dust in your attic/closet.
DISCLAIMER
Hive Thrifted will not facilitate transactions.
Nor will we arbitrate any transaction of purchase and sale.
This is your platform for selling and buying - follow the guidelines below.
HOW?
Decluttering can be super satisfying and rewarding. Not only will you clear out the goods at the back of your closets/ cupboards/ attic and open up space, but also you will turn your forgotten pre-loved goods into your favourite Crypto - HBD, Hive, or Hive Engine tokens.
You may enjoy going to thrift shops, so why not repurpose stuff you pick up for next to nothing, and re-sell it here in Hive Thrifted!
The details
Subscribe to HIVE THRIFTED COMMUNITY.
Take clear photos of your product - on a neutral background.
You must include at least 1 photo of the product. In front of the item, you must place handwritten a note stating 'Hive Thrifted, your Hive name & the date'. This cannot be photoshopped or electronically added to your photo!Optional - Think of a name for your Hive Thrifted 'shop', and use that as a tag so regular buyers can easily find your products.
Write a post listing your pre-loved goods – vintage or contemporary.
Prices should preferably be listed in HBD (it's more stable & more liquid). The buyer can transfer this to your Hive wallet. You can negotiate costs in Hive or Hive Engine tokens with buyers, it really is up to you.
Note You can alter your prices if there is a big dip - or pump in Hive/HBD. However if the transaction to buy a product has started - even if it's just an enquiry - you may not alter the price. Do that, and you'll probably lose the sale anyway.
DESCRIBE THE PRODUCT, DIMENSIONS OR SIZE, USES, AND CONDITION
Here are some examples of descriptions:
- New in original packaging/ with original price tags
- Like New – no price tags, hardly used, no flaws
- Good – hardly used with minor flaws
- Fair – used frequently preloved with clear flaws – include in the description
USE RELEVANT TAGS:
- Your 'shop name' if you've chosen one.
- Your home country to connect with people from your country to ensure affordable shipping.
- Product Category & sub-categories – examples at the end of this post
- Pinmapple - although it's not travel-related, pin your blog on Pinmapple - do not drop the pin at your exact address, just anywhere inside your province for example.
Add the following in your Pinmapple code - HiveThrifted, your country, and your product category.
NOTE:
If not familiar with Pinmapple, here is a GUIDE, which will help you with your travel posts as well. Non-travel-related posts like this will not be curated by the Pinmapple team, it will merely make it easier to see who is selling goods in Hive Thrifted in your country.
SHIPPING/POSTAGE:
Here are some considerations to bear in mind as you think about shipping your pre-loved goods, bearing in mind :
- Research effective affordable shipping options available in your country where you can keep track of parcel pickup and delivery. Options include: Locker-to locker, Locker-to-door, Door-to-locker systems, Store-to-store, but these may not be available in your country.
- Pick up from the seller, is not ideal for safety reasons, rather arrange to meet in a public well-lit area with a trusted friend/family.
- The buyer must cover the delivery fee when purchasing, therefore add that to your price.
- Offer product bundling to save on shipping – this will boost your sales.
PROTECT YOURSELF
Use your judgment, look at the person's Hive profile, and do not be tempted by Hivers encouraging you to buy or sell outside of Hive.
Questions about products, shipping methods, etc., must be done in post comments.
Share personal contact details, and delivery points only by private DM on Discord when buying or selling.
NB Avoid providing a home address.
Advice for Buyers
- before transferring Hive or HBD to Seller's wallet, verify the product is genuine: ask for a photo of the product with a handwritten note stating 'Hive Thrifted, their Hive name & the date'. This must not be photoshopped or electronically added to the photo!
- with valuable products, ask for a certificate of authenticity or proof of purchase.
SUGGESTED PRODUCT CATEGORIES - add your own
Expand on the main category & use more descriptive tags
Home
#bedding #decor #cooking #dining #baskets
Garden
#plantpots #statues #gardentools
Books
#biography #selfhelp #health #fiction #history
Art
#craft #pottery #painting #sculpture
Technology
#mobilephone #tablet #laptop #camera #headphone #speaker
Sport
#sportgear #golfset #cricketbat
Leisure
Women, Men, or Kids
#clothing #activewear #tops #bottoms #coats #shoes #accessories #nightwear #swimwear
Maternity
#maternitybag #maternitypants #maternitydress
Baby
#babycarseat #cot #babybath #babymonitor #pram #babystroller #babyblanket
Cosmetics
#perfume #makeup #bodycare #facecare #nailcare #beautytools
Pet products
RATE YOUR EXPERIENCE
Feel free to write a review about your Thrifted experience and rate the buyer or seller.
NOT ALLOWED in the Hive Thrifted Market Place:
- No services offered
- No consumables/ slimming, etc.
- No 'Adult' products
RULES
As per Hive Thrifted
SOLD PRODUCTS
Once your product/s is sold, please add SOLD to your blog - either in the title or next to the product sold.
I will write a very brief typical Hive Thrifted blog, listing a couple of items.
Remember, this is just an example of a typical blog, you can write it as you wish, but ensure clear photos and pricing.
I further suggest that you blog about similar categories in each blog.
I have a mishmash here merely as an example of tags.
Typical Hive Thrifted Blog
Welcome to HiveMisThrift, your go-to shop for pre-loved goods.
When visiting my store, you will find quality pre-loved treasures, some in fair condition with a couple of flaws, while others are like new. My shop mainly stocks the following, some other categories may creep in from time to time:
Homeware, Home Decor, Art, Collectables, Books, Clothing.
I offer discount when bundling products, this will also save on shipping costs.
When shipping in South Africa, I use PUDO (Pick Up Drop Off) - a super affordable & speedy locker-to-locker courier service.
I suggest fellow South Africans - #hivesouthafrica - download the PUDO App if you want to check which pick-up location will suit you better. Alternatively, you can provide your suburb, I will check and let you know the locations in your suburb, and you can choose which one would suit you better.
My pricing will reflect PUDO shipping costs for deliveries to South Africa.
This is PUDO's locker-to-locker cost, super affordable, and speedy.
Letting you know in case you are thinking of opening up your own shop:
Please feel free to ask any questions in the comments below, and DM me if you wish to buy.
3-piece stylish glass Cheese Knife set – beautiful & unique for that special occasion.
Condition - like new
Bundle with other products to save on shipping
Price - 5 HBD + 3HBD for shipping
Tags: #home #tableware #dining #hivesouthafrica #hiveshopping #hivemisthrift(your shop name) #shopping #onlineshopping #hive #southafrica #hivethrifted
Understated elegance - Cream PennyC Viscose & Spandex sleeveless evening top with 'rose' detail along neckline plus separate stylish draped jacket - size 16
Condition - like new
Bundle with other products to save on shipping
Price - 10 HBD + 3HBD for shipping
Tags: #women #clothing #tops #hivesouthafrica #hiveshopping #hivemisthrift(your shop name) #shopping #onlineshopping #hive #southafrica #hivethrifted
Plantronics BackBeat Reversible Armband
Gym/ Running Mobile Phone Holder Water Resistant Fits iPhone 6, Galaxy S9, & more (max size phone-14,7cm x 6,9cm) - Black & Blue. Never used
Price - 5 HBD + 3HBD for shipping
Tags: #sport #armband #hivesouthafrica #hiveshopping #hivemisthrift(your shop name) #shopping #onlineshopping #hive #southafrica #hivethrifted
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Thank you for popping into HiveMisThrift, hope to see you soon again :)
I hope this has helped give you a guideline as to the kind of format your blogs can be here in the HIVE THRIFTED Store Community.
'HODLING' in Hive Thrifted
Patience is the name of the game.
Your goods may be sold quickly, as our first seller 
Or they could sit on your shelves for a long while.
Importantly, it will not be collecting dust at the back of your cupboard, and will help your wallet grow.
We may be a young community, but our shelves will soon be groaning with stock, so start Thrifting on Hive Thrifted :)
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DISCLAIMER
Hive Thrifted will not facilitate transactions.
Nor will we arbitrate any transaction of purchase and sale.
This is your platform for selling and buying - follow the guidelines as described.
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