I've had these Eddie Bauer black skorts in inventory since 2023. They're a classic style that sells every year, so when they went on clearance, I purchased a large quantity.
This year, however, they weren't getting any attention.
After thinking about it, I realized I'd been using the exact same stock photo for three years. If shoppers had already seen the item multiple times, there was nothing new catching their eye.
So last week, I used ChatGPT to create a fresh main photo and added a pickleball paddle as a prop to give it a more current, lifestyle-focused feel.
I've attached the before and after images.
Today, I received a bundle sale on Poshmark that included this skort!
Was it the new photo? I can't say for certain. But after months of little to no interest, the timing is certainly interesting.
It's a good reminder that sometimes we don't need to lower the price or relist the item. Sometimes a simple photo refresh can be enough to make shoppers take a second look.
I'd love to hear your success stories. Have you ever updated photos on a stale listing and suddenly started getting more interest or sales? Share your experience and/or pics in the comments!