I think so. Will it make you rich? Probably not.
Vinted is a marketplace where you can sell your old clothes, tech and accessories. The concept is fairly simple and it is worth doing just don’t expect to make a fortune.
All you need to do is take some photos, upload them onto the app, write a brief description around size and general condition, colour, set your price and click upload. Buyers can then view your wardrobe and if there is something that they fancy either pay the asking price or send you a counter offer (you can decline). Once you have accepted an offer, the buyer pays. You package the item and take it to the nearest drop off point, normally the post office or an InPost locker. No labels required, they do that for you in store. The buyer receives their item and has 2 days to confirm they are happy with it before Vinted automatically approves it on their behalf.
Most of the things you list on there aren’t going to bring you top money but if the alternative is chucking them in the bin or donating to charity then you may as well try and get some cash for them first.
Non designer clothing can fetch anything from £1 to £10 if you’re lucky but generally around £3-£5. Low end designer clothing really does depend on what brand it is but I’ve been selling used Jack Wills polos at £5 with great success. I have a Gant shirt on there at the moment listed for £20 with plenty of views and favourites but no purchase just yet. I have known people sell Canada Goose or Moncler jackets on the for £50 which is a lot for Vinted but I can’t help feeling that it’s cheap for the jacket itself.
If you think of Vinted as a bargain website you won’t go far wrong. If you’re expecting to sell things for half the price you originally paid, you’ll be disappointed but if you look at it as another £5 in your pocket every time something sells you’ll be delighted and filled with excitement every time a notification pops up on your phone.
Overall it’s a good little app that will help you financially (even if it’s not much) and also help you declutter your wardrobe.
If you want to get started you can use my link Here.
Top Tips:
- Make sure you list a minimum of 5 items straight away. This gives you a frequent lister badge straight away and boosts your profile visibility.
- Take good quality photos, I prefer to take pictures of shirts/tshirts on coat hangers.
- Make sure clothing is ironed, nobody wants to buy something that’s creased.
- Price a little higher, everyone loves to offer a little less than you’re asking. If you want to sell for £3, list it at £5!
- Once sold, post quickly. Don’t buy parcel bags as this eats into your profit. Instead use a bag for life, Morrisons cost 40p when you do your shopping which is cheaper than a parcel bag which can be a £1 each!
Bonus Tip:
You can refer your friends using your invite link and if they list 3 items for sale, you get a £5 voucher to spend on Vinted. If they sell an item in 30 days, you get an additional 5 x £2 vouchers to use on Vinted.
Good luck and happy selling!