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Just because Q4 is notoriously the best quarter for resellers lately, doesn’t mean Q4 is an excuse to source more.

I’m not saying don’t get out there and source, I’m just saying…let’s be a little disciplined and try turning more of our existing inventory into cash.

Q4 is probably the best excuse you'll get all year to work the inventory you already own.

More people are shopping. Weather is changing. Parties are coming. Gifts are coming.

So before another Saturday haul joins the death pile, use the next few weeks to make your existing inventory easier to buy.

Don't list randomly. Prioritize the pieces that have the strongest reason to sell right now:

jackets · sweaters · boots · wool · cashmere · partywear · velvet · sequins · giftable accessories · NWT pieces

If it's seasonal and already sitting in your house, it should probably get photographed before the next pair of shorts.

Pull up inventory that's been live for months. Check current sold comps again.

Then ask: Would I rather make $30 on this now or still own it in January?

Q4 is a great time to get more aggressive with offers, markdowns and price drops — especially on replaceable, lower-margin inventory.

You do not win an award for holding out another six months for $7.

Use the increased traffic. Refresh weak titles. Add measurements you've been putting off.

Improve bad cover photos. Cross-list inventory that makes sense elsewhere.

And if your platform allows it, send offers to interested buyers instead of waiting for them to come back.

Not everything needs to be discounted.

Strong vintage, rare sizes, great natural fibers, collectible graphics and genuinely hard-to-replace pieces can still justify holding your price.

The goal isn't: SELL EVERYTHING CHEAP.

It's: USE THE BUSIEST PART OF THE YEAR TO MOVE THE INVENTORY THAT SHOULD ALREADY BE MOVING.

Q4 gives you more opportunities.

Make sure your closet is actually ready to take advantage of them.

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Apparently Grandpa is still having a fashion moment. We already broke down the Eclectic Grandpa aesthetic.

But for this Grandpa’s style, think less loud vintage cardigan and more (much more) relaxed.

We are talking Fall staples like oversized knits, plaid and houndstooth prints, Oxford shirts, worn-in denim, loafers, boots, and vintage-inspired jackets layered together without feeling overly polished.

The appeal is in pieces that feel timeless, comfortable, and just a little borrowed from Grandpa's closet.

And that's what makes this such a good resale trend:

You just have to know what you're looking for.

The sweater is still one of the easiest ways into the look.

Think: relaxed cardigans · V-necks · cable knits · Shetland sweaters · sweater vests

We're looking for pieces with some weight and texture — not thin office knits.

Natural fibers deserve the first look: wool · lambswool · cashmere · alpaca · substantial cotton

Color-wise, this trend lives comfortably in: oatmeal · chocolate · navy · charcoal · olive · burgundy · cream

A little slouch is good. A little pilling can be manageable. Moth holes are still moth holes.

This is where the old-school menswear influence really starts showing.

Look for: tweed blazers · herringbone jackets · plaid wool coats · houndstooth · oversized sport coats · barn-style jackets

The fit should feel relaxed rather than sharply corporate.

You're looking for something that could have spent 30 years in a coat closet and somehow looks better now than it did then.

Older wool and wool-blend outerwear deserves a second look even when the brand isn't exciting.

In this trend, pattern, fabric and silhouette can matter more than the label.

Another easy thrift-store category.

Look for: striped Oxfords · blue button-downs · relaxed white shirts · polos · rugby shirts · contrast collars

Slightly oversized works particularly well.

And yes, this overlaps with our Rugby Shirt Rack Radar this week.

That's not a coincidence. When several pieces from the same aesthetic start showing momentum at once, that's usually worth paying attention to.

This look shouldn't feel too polished from head to toe.

That's where the bottoms come in.

Look for: wide corduroys · pleated trousers · straight-leg denim · faded jeans · higher rises · relaxed fits

Especially in: brown · tobacco · olive · tan · dark denim · faded medium wash

The key word here is relaxed.

Skinny cords and ultra-fitted trousers are going to read much more dated than intentional.

And worn-in denim is a great way to keep the entire outfit from feeling like you're headed to an alumni dinner.

The footwear should feel just as classic.

Look for: penny loafers · tassel loafers · moccasins · simple leather boots · riding-inspired boots · suede shoes

Some wear actually helps.

Softened leather and a little patina fit the aesthetic perfectly.

Cracked uppers, destroyed soles and dry-rotted leather do not.

Brands worth checking: G.H. Bass · Sebago · Johnston & Murphy · Allen Edmonds · Cole Haan

But like the clothing, don't get too hung up on the label.

A great unbranded vintage leather loafer can still be exactly the piece someone is searching for.

The trick with Grandpa Chic is that you don't need an entire Grandpa outfit.

It's usually the mix that makes it work.

Think:

Traditional pieces. Relaxed proportions. Modern styling.

That's the whole game.

Pretty much built for this aesthetic.

Look for: knits · rugby shirts · cords · Oxfords · jackets · loafers

And with Ralph Lauren's birthday next week, consider this your reminder to spend a little more time on that rack.

Especially: Oxford shirts · wool sweaters · tweed · relaxed trousers · vintage tailoring

Older pieces can have exactly the fabric and construction this look wants.

Don't ignore older J.Crew.

Lambswool knits, rollnecks, corduroy, rugby shirts and classic outerwear all fit easily into this trend.

These aren't necessarily exciting tags on their own.

But the right: wool cardigan, Oxford, barn jacket, cable knit, corduroy can absolutely be worth picking up.

Grandpa Chic does not mean anything old and brown.

Leave:

We're looking for clothes that feel classic, comfortable and slightly borrowed.

Not simply dated.

grandpa chic · oversized cardigan · heritage prep · menswear inspired · wide-leg corduroy · pleated trousers · Oxford shirt · striped rugby · tweed blazer · houndstooth jacket · penny loafers · vintage leather boots · preppy vintage

Three signals I'm continuing to watch as we get deeper into fall.

This one is not fading with summer.

Depop's August trend report said demand was growing for vintage rugby shirts as part of the broader country-club/prep wave. Then in late September, GQ put rugby shirts back on its fall radar as an easy cooler-weather staple.

That's enough persistence for me to keep checking the rack.

LOOK FOR: heavy cotton · bold horizontal stripes · contrast collars · embroidered crests · oversized fits

CHECK: Polo Ralph Lauren · GANT Rugger · J.Crew · Canterbury

And the resale evidence is realistic, not fantasy. Recent vintage GANT rugby shirts have sold around $38–$45 on eBay.

Not every rugby is a grail. But strong vintage examples at thrift prices are still very much worth the stop.

Our Abercrombie section a few weeks ago was not a one-off.

Faux fur keeps expanding across Fall 2026, and the interesting part for resellers is the trim: oversized hoods, cuffs, collars and cropped jackets that read much more Y2K than full-length glamour coat.

Who What Wear's current fall report specifically calls out fur-trimmed opera coats and cardigans, while Fall 2026 runway coverage continues to show faux-fur collars, trims and accessories.

At the thrift, I'm checking: cropped bombers · fitted zip hoodies · suede-look jackets · cardigans · oversized faux-fur hoods

Especially older Abercrombie, Hollister, Guess and bebe.

Condition matters hard here.

Matted trim, bald spots or fake fur that looks like it fought a dryer and lost Leave it.

Good trim is the feature. Bad trim is the whole problem.

If you started checking stand collars after our jacket issue, keep doing it.

The funnel/high-neck signal has only gotten louder.

Earlier this year, John Lewis reported searches for funnel-neck jackets were up 1,000% year over year. Now we're into October and fresh fall coverage is still calling funnel necks one of the season's defining outerwear shapes.

That's the kind of trend persistence I care about.

LOOK FOR: high stand collars · zip-to-the-chin jackets · funnel-neck wool coats · leather bombers · technical windbreakers

The best thrift version does not need a designer label. This is one of those cases where the silhouette itself creates search language.

So if the jacket has the right collar, photograph it up.

And put funnel neck / high neck / stand collar in the listing when accurate.