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Etsy announced earlier today they’re buying Depop for $1.62 billion and expects to finalize the deal by the end of 2021. Founded in 2011, Depop allows roughly 30 million users in 150 countries to buy and sell used and vintage clothes through its platform. “Depop is a vibrant, two-sided marketplace with a passionate community, a highly-differentiated offering of unique items, and we believe significant potential to further scale,” Etsy CEO Josh Silverman said in a statement Wednesday. 90% of Depop’s users are under the age of 26, and this acquisition will give Etsy an opportunity to tap into the Depop ... Read more

I’m going to be perfectly honest here, my first impression from Bidstitch’s announcement was not a great one. Starting with their first Instagram post, “eBay, Grailed, and Depop are taking all your cash and give you nothing in return!” Really? Well, for starters, they give you TRAFFIC. eBay gives you access to roughly 182 million users and 26 million from Depop. eBay actually has pretty good customer service (even though things don’t always go your way). Depop has a fairly rabid user base that is much quicker to make a purchase than the other platforms, at least in my experience. ... Read more

Details are scarce at the moment but thanks to @cottonuity who was given the word from Chris Fernandez, aka, @1980somethingco, it’s been confirmed that MTV has a vintage clothing-related TV show is in development. September 14, 2021 Pilot Shot / Name Reveal The pilot gets shot in a warehouse setting amid a live IG auction. The show is called ‘MTV’s The Flip‘, or maybe it’s ‘MTV’s #TheFlip’?   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Chris Fernandez (@1980somethingco) September 10, 2021 IG Live Pilot Shoot Announcement 1980 Something Co posts an update regarding the pilot on his ... Read more

November 16, 2021 Bidstitch is 100% Free, App In Development Drew H. took to IG to announce that the platform will be free, zero fees, and now no monthly subscription charge. The deal is promised to remain in effect until their mobile app drops. September 22, 2021 Bidstitch Live Auctions Bidstitched took to IG to announce they are getting into hosting live auctions on a weekly basis and have scheduled their first line-up for Friday, September 24. “INTRODUCING BIDSTITCH LIVE. Every Friday night we will be hosting live auctions on our IG with our subscribers.” September 21, 2021 NFTee Bidstitch ... Read more

It is April 12th, 2021, I’m Tom from Cottonuity, and this is the vintage news. Travis Scott Nike Middle Swoosh Hoodie At the top of the hour – the Travis Scott effect continues, as we continue to see Nike Middle swoosh hoodies go up and up in price. If you aren’t paying attention – there are some new lives emerging with the focus on 2000s branded jackets, sweaters, and of course hoodies. This past weekend, a live with @throwbackfinds saw a Nike Centre Swoosh hoodie sell for a remarkable $735. It was the same color as the “Travis Scott” version, ... Read more