Every vintage seller knows the thrill of stumbling on that one incredible find — a Chanel flap at an estate sale, a mint-condition Hermès Constance from a private seller, a Gucci Jackie bag tucked away in a consignment store.
But here’s the problem: single-item sourcing doesn’t scale. If you want predictable monthly sales (and income), you can’t rely on random luck. You need a supply chain — a system that consistently brings quality vintage into your hands, without endless hours of hunting.
Think of your supply chain like a portfolio — you don’t want all your stock coming from one place. Spread your sources across:
When you map these out, you can start spotting gaps — maybe you have strong online channels but no local estate sale connections.
If you only buy from someone once, they’ll probably sell the next great piece to whoever contacts them next. Instead, aim to be the go-to buyer for your suppliers.
Sourcing without data is like shopping blindfolded. If you know exactly which brands, styles, and decades sell fastest in your store, you can give suppliers a clear buy list — and they’ll bring you more of what works.
Example:
Oly tracks your sell-through rate for each category and brand, so you can make sourcing decisions based on hard numbers, not just instinct.
Some dealers and collectors are happy to set aside pieces for you on a recurring basis — especially if you commit to buying a certain amount each month. This turns a sporadic relationship into a reliable stock flow.
Example: You agree to purchase at least two Hermès scarves and one Chanel bag per month from a particular supplier. They get guaranteed sales, you get guaranteed stock.
A strong supply chain isn’t just about what you source, but also at what price.
This way, you’re not stuck waiting on one big sale to hit your monthly target.
Oly’s dashboard lets you track your inventory by price bracket, so you can see if your supply chain is too heavily weighted toward slow-moving high-end pieces.
The more time you spend manually checking listings, the less time you have to build relationships and grow sales. Automate alerts so the right pieces come to you.
On Oly, you can create sourcing filters for specific brands, item types, conditions, and price ranges — and get notified the moment a match appears.
A consistent vintage supply chain is built on three pillars:
When all three work together — and you have the tools to track them in one place — you move from sporadic, lucky finds to a predictable flow of high-quality stock.
Oly helps sellers make that leap by turning supplier lists, sales data, and sourcing alerts into one connected system. The result? Less stress, more stock, and a smoother path to hitting your sales goals every single month.
