Last updated: February 21, 2026
ReferenceWhat is Poshmark Closet Clear Out?
Poshmark Closet Clear Out is a promotional event Poshmark runs several times per year where sellers temporarily reduce prices by at least 10% and offer free or discounted shipping. When a seller drops a price during the event, buyers who have liked that item receive an automatic notification — making it a high-conversion moment for moving stagnant inventory.
Closet Clear Out (CCO) is one of Poshmark's most effective built-in promotional mechanics for sellers with older inventory.
How it works:
- Poshmark announces a Closet Clear Out window (typically 2-4 days, held several times per year) - During the window, sellers who reduce a listing price by at least 10% trigger automatic push notifications to every buyer who has "liked" that item - Those notifications drive return traffic and purchases from warm, interested buyers who previously engaged but didn't buy
Why it's powerful: Likers have already expressed interest — they just didn't pull the trigger at the original price. A notification saying "Price dropped on an item you liked" has significantly higher conversion than cold discovery. Sellers consistently report it as their highest-revenue period of the year.
Strategy for CCO:
- Identify your oldest and most-liked items before the event starts - Plan your price drops in advance (minimum 10%, but more aggressive drops drive more conversions) - Drop prices at the start of the event window for maximum notification reach - Consider bundling or including free shipping on higher-value items to increase the perceived deal value
Limitations:
- Works best with items that have accumulated likes over time — new listings have fewer likers to notify - Dropping prices repeatedly (multiple CCOs on the same item) still sends notifications, but response rates diminish over time - Items must be reduced by at least 10% from the current listed price, not just the original listed price
Common questions
When is Poshmark Closet Clear Out?
Poshmark runs Closet Clear Out events several times per year, typically in January, spring, summer, and fall. Poshmark announces events a few days in advance through the app and email. The events typically run for 2-4 days.
How much do I need to reduce prices for Closet Clear Out?
You must reduce the price by at least 10% from the current listed price to trigger buyer notifications. Most sellers drop 10-20% on targeted items to balance notification reach with margin protection.
Does Closet Clear Out really work?
Yes — it is consistently reported as a high-conversion event. The notification mechanic reaches buyers who have already shown interest, making it far more targeted than random discovery. Items with many likes perform especially well.
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