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Riding Out the Summer Slowdown: Tips for Resellers During the Off-Season

Summer Slowdown? Time to Reset, Refocus & Resell Smarter!

If you’re a reseller, you’ve likely felt the shift — slower sales, fewer offers, and longer times between cha-chings. Welcome to the summer slowdown. While it might feel like your business is stalling, this seasonal slump is totally normal and happens to even the most seasoned sellers.

But instead of stressing over slow sales, savvy resellers know this is the perfect time to refocus, refresh, and prepare for a strong comeback in Q4.

Here’s what to know — and do — during the summer slowdown:

☀️ Why Summer Sales Slow Down

• Vacations & travel – Buyers are on the move and spending more on experiences than stuff.
• Back-to-school hasn’t hit yet – The big shopping waves often begin mid-to-late August.
• It’s hot – No, seriously. People are outside, enjoying the weather, and not shopping online as much.

🧠 Use This Time Strategically

1. Audit Your Inventory
   • Pull down stale listings.
   • Rephotograph items with better lighting or updated styling.
   • Recheck descriptions, keywords, and pricing.
2. Organize Your Space
   • Declutter your workspace.
   • Invest in new storage bins, labels, or shipping supplies.
   • Prep your shipping station to handle Q4 volume.
3. Source Smarter
   • Thrift stores and garage sales are goldmines during the summer.
   • Look for fall/winter inventory while competition is low.
   • Watch for seasonal clearance deals in stores you can flip come fall.
4. Crosspost & Diversify
   • If you’re only on one platform (Poshmark, eBay, Mercari, etc.), now’s the time to branch out.
   • List across platforms using our Sidekick’s Crosslisting tools.
   • Explore new categories — try back-to-school supplies, outdoor gear, or baby items. Don’t be afraid to list new stuff!
5. Engage Your Audience
   • Post sneak peeks or behind-the-scenes on your social media.
   • Offer bundle deals or flash sales to your followers.
   • Use this slower pace to build your brand and community.

💡 Extra Tip: Prep for Q4 Now

August–October is go-time for holiday prep. Use the summer to:

• Research what sells well during the holidays.
• Create a Q4 sourcing plan.
  • If you have a death pile – don’t source more until it’s tackled!
• Build up your shipping supply stash early (so you’re not scrambling come November!).

💬 Final Thoughts

Summer slowdown is real — but it doesn’t have to slow you down. Shift your mindset: this is the time to build a stronger, more efficient business so you’re ready to thrive when sales pick up again.

Ride the wave. Rest, reset, and resell smarter. 💪

Have you noticed a summer slowdown this year? What do you do to stay productive during the off-season? Drop your thoughts in the comments or share this with a fellow reseller who might need the reminder!

About the author: Jaimee Edelburg

Hi, I'm Jaimee! I am a Sidekick, Crosslisting, and Seller Cave Staff Tester!
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