Rehash tips from a Rehash (semi) Pro

Written 7 months ago by Anayma
Ever wonder what’s the easiest way to rehash without the headache? Don’t feel like rehashing because someone ripped you off? Have tons of rehashed items posted but not enough cash for shipping? Here’s a few solutions for the most woeful rehashing dilemmas:

1. Always check a rehasher’s Karma before trading. You know that saying, “buyer beware”? You have to protect yourself from scammers. We’re working on implementing a method that will prevent scammers from, eh, scamming. But in the meantime, here’s what you can do. If the rehasher has zero or bad Karma, have them ship the item to you first. Given that you have good Karma, the newbie rehasher should feel confident that you will not rip them off so he or she should have no problem sending you a rehash item first.

2. Try searching for rehashed items in your area. If you can trade with people within your same city or county, it will save on shipping costs. You can always meet at a designated location (Starbuck’s anyone?) and swap items live. That way you’ll save money, won’t worry about the item not getting shipped, and maybe even make a new friend! You can do a search for people in your area by typing your zip code in the user search engine. If there aren’t many rehashers in your area, get locals to join! The more rehashers, the more items, the more fun. Just make sure to meet in a safe, public place. College campuses are ideal places to meet up and swap stuff. Get your campus buddies to join.

3. Be open-minded about clothing sizes. Ok, so let’s say you’re a size 5 but you really really like that size 10 dress from the now-size-6 rehasher getting rid of her pre-weight-loss clothes. Well, trade with her! It may seem impractical at first, but with a little imagination and some sewing skills, you can re-size items to your fit. Or even better, rehash them into a totally different and unique look. In the very near future, we will have a section of the site with tips and advice on how to revamp your wardrobe one stitch and snip at a time. In addition, members will be able to give their input on other members’ rehashed creations. Think Project Runway for beginners.

4. Don’t be afraid to start your own Rehash group. We totally encourage members to start their own groups. Your group can be a regional meet-up clothes-swapping group (Phoenix swappers? Anyone?), a style group (Gothic Rehashers unite), a green lifestyle group (Go Green Guerrilla!), or just your regular run-o-the-mill friends group (Rehashers for Obama, heh). We do prefer that your group remains within the context of what the Rehash community is about, but hey, who are we to tell you what to do. We just run the place.

5. Take advantage of the Covet option. It’s like a Wish List of sorts, and rehashers do look at it. It’ll speed up trades and get you what you want.

Well, that’s all I have for now. Hope the above helps make safe and successful transactions. I will revisit this tip list as I think up more ways to make things easier. Till then, happy rehashing!