Vinted is an online marketplace for buying and selling second-hand clothing, accessories, and furniture. It has no selling fees, unlike many platforms.
How Does Vinted Work?
To list an item, set a price, and choose a parcel size. Once a buyer purchases, Vinted adds shipping to the price. The buyer pays the full amount.
Vinted holds the money until the seller posts the item within seven days. After delivery, the buyer confirms the item matches the listing. Then, the money is released to the seller.
Download the Vinted App to Start Selling
After downloading the app, you can list items right away. Upload photos, add details, and set your price. Your item goes live and waits for views.
Vinted sizing is rigid. Always list the real size and include a label photo. For example, a UK size 12 is labeled as M / UK 12–14. Sizing changed recently. Old listings may now be in the wrong size. Check them.
What Is the Vinted Fee?
On October 8, 2026, Vinted renamed its buyer protection fee to the Vinted fee. It appears below your listed price.
The fee is 3–8% of the item price (before postage), plus 30p to 80p. The calculation remains unchanged. It protects buyers from non-delivery, damage, or misdescription.
Buyers must report issues within two days of delivery. They cover return shipping costs.
Who Pays the Shipping Cost?
The buyer pays all shipping. This removes a cost for sellers.
After listing, you pack and drop the item at the buyer’s chosen courier. Options include Evri, InPost, DPD, Royal Mail, Relay, AnyVan, or DHL Express.
Multiple items may require several drop-offs. Most couriers use a code scan. No label printing is needed. Vinted handles tracking, reducing seller stress.
Choosing the Correct Postage for Your Items
Choose a parcel size when listing. Small: under 500g (e.g., scarves, t-shirts). Medium: under 1kg (e.g., jumpers, jeans). Large: under 2kg (e.g., shoes, backpacks).
Some categories allow heavier items. Selecting the wrong size may lead to extra shipping for the buyer. This could result in a negative review.
For furniture, enter dimensions. Vinted calculates shipping costs automatically.
Using the Wardrobe Spotlight
Wardrobe Spotlight is a paid feature. It boosts visibility of your items or wardrobe.
For £6.95, you get seven days of increased exposure. Vinted promotes your listings to more likely buyers. It increases views, but does not guarantee a sale.
Bumping Your Items for More Views
You can ‘bump’ an item for 3 or 7 days. The cost depends on price and duration.
Bumping puts the item higher in search results and feeds. It helps items with low views get more attention.
Is Selling on Vinted Subject to Tax?
If you earn over £1,000 a year from selling, you may face side hustle tax. But most people sell unwanted items at a loss. So, tax is unlikely.
For full details, see our guide to side hustle tax.
Buying from Vinted
Use the search tool to find items. If you like something, buy it at the listed price or offer a different one.
The seller decides whether to accept, respond, or reject your offer.
Vinted vs eBay
- Vinted: No selling fees, simple app, focused on second-hand fashion, buyer pays shipping with free tracking.
- eBay: No selling fees, but seller pays shipping (unless stated), broader categories, more complex interface, seller chooses courier, pays for returns.
Low-value items work best on Vinted. eBay fees can eat into profit. Higher-priced items or collectibles suit eBay better due to larger audience and variety.
My Experience of Selling on Vinted
The source writer lists items quickly and easily. After a sale, they pack and drop the item using a code or printed label.
The source writer has sold clothes, handbags, and shoes with little effort. Some items take time to sell. Items may need to be stored if not sold quickly. Features like bumping or Wardrobe Spotlight are used to increase visibility and sales.
The source writer prefers Vinted over eBay because listing and shipping are simpler. However, earnings are modest. Prices must be reasonable to attract buyers. There are no bidding wars.
Limitations and Risks
Scams have occurred. One user lost £200 by following a link inside the app. The platform does not verify third-party links.
Why This Matters
Vinted offers a simple, low-cost way to declutter and earn small income. It supports sustainable consumption through second-hand trade. It’s ideal for clothing and accessories.
For more tips on selling on Vinted, see the original article.
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