Rebekka Laurel
Other People's Things
Working to explore the human relationship to owning, buying, selling, wearing and collecting other people's things, with an emphasis on vintage clothing and the parallels of history with the present day. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/otherpeoplesthings/support
Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: podcasters.spotify.com
Author
Rebekka Laurel
Category
Podcast website
Latest episode
Aug 4, 2023
Where to listen?
Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soonPodcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts
Episodes
Episode 12-How Denim Hunting is Hurting American History and how it Gentrifies the Clothing of the Poor 04.08.2023 45:22
Join me as I break down what Denim Hunters do and how gentrifying the clothing of the working poor puts American history in danger. Warning, one swear word is said in a quote* Helpful video to watch before the episode: Clip: https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkx6FCxJAnkNuoHUQYZD3oZsoUunNgGaGQM Article: https://denimhunters.com/brit-eaton/ Music: Namysłowski, Karol, Victor Band, and Edward T King. Swir, Sw...
Epiosde 11: Fireside Chats- Reseller Recollections: Greed, Poor Business Practices, Seller to Seller Interactions 06.07.2023 40:42
Join Rebekka today as she interviews Katherine, an experienced reseller with a lot to say about estate sales, seller to seller interactions, and her own observations of the industry.
Episode 10: The Real History of Thrift Stores. Was Thrifting Really Intended For Resellers and Upwardly Mobile People to Get their Goods? 28.06.2023 48:50
Join Rebekka for an episode filled with historical tidbits, news reviews, and a deep dive into the topic of: Who is thrifting really for? We are ignoring something very important: since the pandemic and the late 2010's, thrifting has taken a completely different direction than ever before: towards reselling. Since so many people are reselling now, they want to dominate the perception that it's jus...
Episode 9: Navigating Negative Experiences with Resellers: Reviews, Complaints and Conduct 21.06.2023 51:24
A look inside of some first hand experiences I have had with resellers who didn't want to take responsibility for poor customer service: what can we do about it? Also, I discuss some of the real reviews that she has seen on Etsy that offers a glimpse into what is happening between resellers and their customers. Is fear ever a good enough reason to keep quiet? I don't think so, and I'll...
Snake Oil Salesmen- Debunking Reseller Myths: How Commodifying Vintage as a Status Item Creates a Community that Looks Down on the Poor 14.06.2023 1:23:05
Join Miranda and I as we sit down for an important chat that debunks and dissects many of the fabrications that the reselling community and their fans have used in attempts to quiet any opposition or questioning of their practices. You won't want to miss this important, hard hitting episode where we break down many of the commonly used defenses, coverups, and deflections used to justify their...
Fireside Banter: An Ex-Influencer Gives us an Inside Look at the Scandalous World of Vintage Snobs, Socialites and Sell Outs 07.06.2023 1:22:10
Join my friend Anna and I as we take a dive into the controversial world of of influencing in the vintage community and how far some people will go to get their name out there, including wearing things they don't even like and taking photos with people just for the clout. This fun episode is not for the sensitive, but none of my podcasts really are! If you've ever wondered about some of th...
Fireside Chats Featuring Living Historian and Collector Katie Barron. Militaria, Reenacting and Navigating Community Cliques: How can we do better? 01.06.2023 1:58:12
Join Katie and I today as we discuss respectful reenacting, social acceptance among the vintage community, and as we debunk some of the justifications used by overpriced resellers. We talk about how to make our small vintage/reenacting communities better places that are more welcoming for all who feel drawn to it. Katie Barron has been a living historian and vintage collector for almost 10 years....
Fireside Chats: Featuring Dr. Dierdre Adduci. More than Just Clothes: Are We Entitled to Wear What Brings Us Confidence in an Increasingly Uncomfortable World? 24.05.2023 1:20:27
Join me today as my friend, Dr. Dierdra Adduci and I discuss the psychological benefits of wearing vintage, why it's important to have access to the clothes and items we feel our best in, who is entitled to buy and wear vintage from second hand shops, price gouging and more! She is a therapist and has a lot to say. A jam packed episode you won't want to miss. Thank you for tuning in. Music...
Mini Epiosde-Other People’s Baggage: Behind the Pretty Photos and into the Dark, Disturbing Reality of Exploitative Resellers and Their Behaviors 21.05.2023 30:12
Let's talk about bullying: the why, how, and what to do about it in response to harassment and bullying I've received on my account for speaking about exploitative reselling practices. Thanks for joining as I do a mini episode on the harmful practices of certain reselling community members. Screenshots of everything I've mentioned can be found on my IG page or by messaging me. I also n...
For the Love of Vintage: Featuring the Words of Desirae Day. Why I Stopped Reselling, Examining Flipping Culture & Competition in the Vintage World. 17.05.2023 1:13:48
Join me while Miranda (Speaking for Desirae) and I discuss the complex world of reselling, social media influence, flipping culture, and even some tales from "the Bins". We address the complications that arise from the buyer's perspective when their items are unknowingly being "flipped" and when money becomes more important than personal etiquette and respect for your custo...
Fireside Chats: Estate Sale Tales, Elbowed Over Bakelite, and is Sustainability in Full Time Reselling Possible? Featuring Gwendolyn Erin Patterson of Gwendolyn's Golden Eras 10.05.2023 1:40:39
Join me today (for a long one!) as Gwendolyn and I discuss the ethics of reselling and much more! We cover how resellers operate at estate sales, the hoarding of vintage clothes (where does it all go?), the importance of community in the vintage scene and why these conversations are increasingly more crucial as time goes on.
Fireside Chats: Rare items, Scarcity Mindset, Gatekeeping, and Thrift Store Fashion Shows?! 03.05.2023 1:21:27
During my first Fireside Chat I meet with Victoria, a twenty something vintage collector who casually sells and knows A LOT about the vintage community. Join us as we discuss poor customer service and seller to customer interactions, "holy grail" items and price gouging, gatekeeping in the vintage community, and how the scene has changed dramatically in the past five years. We also discu...
She's Just Mad that She Lost a Hat 26.04.2023 1:00:53
Welcome, friends. I am so excited to announce the very first episode of Other People's Things! In this episode, I give an overview of why I am here, who I am and what I aim to dissect/discuss in the course of this podcast. My sister and I discuss our childhood, where we spent most of our free time at the thrift stores, and how it has led me to loving vintage and becoming an expert in my own ri...
Similar podcasts
Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.