On May 1, 2025, Poshmark will roll out a new “Excessive Listing Removal” policy that could change the game for resellers. As a full-time seller, I rely on Poshmark’s tools to keep my closet visible, active, and profitable. But this new rule may threaten our ability to succeed. Here’s why this update is raising serious concerns across the seller community.

1. Relisting is Key to Staying Relevant in Search

One of the only ways to boost stale listings on Poshmark has been to delist and relist. With this new policy, that strategy is being penalized—putting sellers at risk of disappearing from the search feed entirely.

2. Poshmark Isn’t Encouraging New Listings—It’s Punishing Existing Ones

Instead of rewarding sellers who invest time uploading fresh inventory, the platform is now restricting how we manage existing stock. Many of us work hard to list new items and maintain visibility on slow-moving pieces—this rule ignores that balance.

3. Small Businesses Will Suffer the Most

Not every seller has a constant stream of new inventory. Many rely on rotating existing items to keep their shops active and sales steady. This policy punishes part-time thrifters, stay-at-home moms, and micro-businesses just trying to keep up.

4. No Clear Definition of “Excessive”

The policy mentions “repeatedly removing or relisting the same items,” but doesn’t specify how often is too often. Once a month? Once a week? Without transparency, sellers are left guessing—and vulnerable to penalties.

5. Temporary Listing Restrictions Could Kill Momentum

Poshmark says violators may face restrictions on creating new listings. For sellers running sales events or prepping for seasonal pushes (hello, summer dresses and back-to-school!), this could stall revenue at the worst possible time.

6. This Rule Undermines Poshmark’s Core Value: Accessibility

The platform claims this move promotes fairness—but it actually reduces the visibility of older inventory, favoring those who can constantly source and list. It shifts the power away from grassroots sellers and into the hands of high-volume accounts.

7. It’s a Misstep in an Already Competitive Market

With platforms like eBay, Depop, and Mercari gaining traction, sellers have more options than ever. Restrictive updates like this could push loyal users to jump ship—especially those who feel unheard.

Final Thoughts:

If Poshmark truly wants to support its seller base, they should rethink this approach. Visibility matters. Flexibility matters. Sellers are the backbone of this platform, and policies should empower us—not punish us for playing by the rules we’ve always known.

Let’s hope the company takes the feedback seriously and works with its community to find a better solution.

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