I’ve already made £110 in my first week using Vinted & can’t believe how easy it was – here’s how I boosted my earnings

WE all love scrolling through online marketplaces like Vinted, but have you ever considered making cash instead of spending it?

I’m a big fan of buying clothes, but I’m not very good at letting them go when I have no use for them anymore.

But with a baby on the way and the need for more storage space and extra cash, I started to wonder how much money I could make by selling my clothes online.

With a growing number of apps and websites for reselling clothes, it is now easier than ever to sell second hand clothes online.

With this in mind, I rummaged through my wardrobe to see what I could part with in the hope of making some extra cash.

Why did I choose Vinted?

Vinted is one of the most popular online marketplaces and you can pick up anything from clothes, shoes, jewellery and homeware.

It first launched in the UK in 2014 but only became a household name after the pandemic ended.

It’s free to sign up and there are no fees for sellers.

Instead, buyers have a small fee added to their purchases, and they pay for postage on top too.

This is what made it an attractive choice for me.

What did I sell and for how much?

I started listing my items for sale on Saturday morning.

This is because members are most active over the weekend, according to Vinted, and I wanted maximum visibility to get things gone quickly.

The first thing I listed was my husband Henry’s Hugo Boss leather jacket that was now too small for him.

The jacket originally cost around £300 several years ago, but it had been barely worn.

As we wanted a quick sale, and based on other items available on Vinted, we decided to list it for £25 and it was snapped up pretty much instantly.

I also sold two mens t-shirts, from Fred Perry and Farah, and got £5 and £2.50 for them respectively.

Among the items I was keen to sell were a Zara silver handbag, a River Island playsuit and a cowboy hat and jumper from bridal website Six Stories.

They had all only be worn once, so I was able to list them as being in very good condition.

They went to four different sellers and I was able to sell them for a total of £35.

I found that Topshop and Topman clothing bought in its high-street heyday sold well on the app.

A pair of women’s embroidered jeans sold for £4.50 and a denim mini dress went for £3.

Meanwhile, a my husband’s skinny jeans sold for £2.

Below is the full list of items I have sold on Vinted so far and how much I got for them:

• Hugh Boss leather jacket – £25
• River Island sequin jumpsuit – £15
• Six Stories bride jumper – £10
• Six Stories bridal cowboy hat with veil – £5
• Vero Moda women’s suede jacket – £5
• River Island silver handbag – £5
• Adidas women’s jumper – £5
• Fred Perty men’s t-shirt – £5
• Men’s Levi’s black jeans – £5
• Topsop embroidered jeans – £4.50
• M&S checkered shirt-jacket – £4.50
• Farah pullover – £4
• All Saints men’s shirt – £4
• Et Vous grey pinafore dress – £4
• Topshop denim mini dress – £3
• Farah t-shirt – £2.50
• Topman skinny jeans – £2
• M&S women’s woolen cap – £2

In total, I have made a whopping £110.50 in the space of a week.

With plenty more clothing items to list, I could be on track to make hundreds of pounds by the end of the month.

It is important to remember that once you have posted your parcel or agreed on a sale the money you made will not go into your account straight away. 

Once the order has arrived to the seller you’ll receive your earnings within two days in your Vinted balance. 

You then have to transfer your earnings from your balance to your bank account.

My top tips for selling on Vinted

When it comes to selling on Vinted there are some important do’s and don’t’s to make sure you’re not wasting your time.

One of the main things to make sure you’re including in each listing is clear images of the item.

This is one of the first things that any potential buyer will see, so the photos of the garment need to be clear and attractive.

What’s in the images is important too.

I recommend using a picture of the whole item initially and then adding more close-up ones after.

Also include photos of the labels and any issues with the item too – it’s important to be upfront.

I have also found that listings that include pictures of the items being worn also help the item to sell faster.

You should also make sure to provide concise, but detailed descriptions.

You don’t need to have essays, but you will want a detailed description, as the more information that you have on your listing the more likely you will attract a buyer.

Make sure that the descriptions are honest and that you only list clothes in good condition as you will want good reviews as this helps others build confidence in you and what you are selling

A good description is made up of a short snappy title and also makes sure to include the brand or shop of the item.

Being accurate with sizing is also important.

You can also put bundle discounts onto your profile.

This means that if a buyer looks to buy more than one thing they can get an extra discount.

What bundle discounts do is entice people to look at your other items to get the discount, meaning you sell more.

I haven’t given this feature a try yet, but I will definitely give them a go in future.

Meanwhile, a shopping expert has revealed the five things to always buy on Vinted and five to avoid.

Plus, two savvy shoppers have revealed how they bought a T-shirt for £2 from a charity shop – but resold it for £220 online.

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