Aussie makes $1.5k-a-week in side hustle:
Most people only wear about 15 per cent of the clothes they own.
news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/news-life/australians-earning-thousands-by-renting-racks-to-sell-their-unwanted-clothes/news-story/5044cd4ae474b2c948db9398696531fd
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Thrifter reports a seller’s $13,400 monthly earningsA Venla seller made $1,500 after one week with 40 clothing items, with another selling week remaining.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: news.com.au
- At Venla, sellers rent a rack for two weeks, set prices, and receive notifications while the shop handles sales.
- According to Venla, roughly 90 racks circulate across three Sydney stores per 14-day period; sellers make $500 to $7,000.
- Thrifter serves more than 300 sellers monthly across seven stores; its record seller earned $13,400 in one month.
- Australians buy an average of 56 garments annually and discard more than 200,000 tonnes of clothing each year.
Every item sold represents one less garment headed for that fate, extending the life of clothing that still holds real value.— Thrifter spokesperson; discussing the impact of consignment on reducing waste and keeping money circulating within local communities
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