Is it worth the hassle to sell on Vinted?

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Thought I'd have a bit of a clear out, being New Year and all that!

I have stuff that is barely worn e.g. Sweaty Betty hoodie and running jacket, and unworn SB leggings; plus Boden dresses with tags, and various other lightly used stuff.

Am I likely to get a reasonable price or should I just take it to the charity shop?

I find it quite easy, although I did sell something of my daughters and I always make sure I check everything I sell. I didn’t see any marks on it at all, it was lovely dress and I sold it for £4 reduced from £8. The person asked if it had any marks and I said no.

they got the dress and then clicked there was a problem button, they showed a mark and tbh I know that wasn’t on the dress -It looked like a couple of pieces of lipstick or something gooey , have never had this with anything I have ever sold , I ended up just giving them the dress as I didn’t want the hassle of having to get it returned but what a faff for £4

so triple check everything you sell and do close up shots

I have earned over £200
so far selling on Vinted so it is worth it

I never buy anything that is modelled! And I certainly don't sell that way. My photos would put people off.
Simple clear photos OP, hanging up where possible, otherwise lay on the bed (not the floor). Good luck!

I agree, it really puts me off buying something if someone is modelling them in the photos, particularly if it’s something that’s meant to be brand new and unworn.

Im self employed and have not had a problem with HMRC when I’ve completed my self assessment each year. I think if they decide to look at someone’s sales in more detail, it will usually be fairly clear thst someone is selling their own stuff and not making a profit in the original purchase price.

100% agree. I don’t mind seeing the item worn in a natural setting (holiday pic etc) but a staged modelled shot is cringey and completely puts me off.

Ive bought and sold around 600 items on Vinted and agree good, clear, well lit photos of the item hanging up is definitely the best way

I’ve found it hit and miss, but it depends a bit on what you have to sell. Anything new with tags has gone quickly, but I do list at a keen price to sell quickly. Sometimes I do think I could have got more for the item, but I didn’t want it hanging around for weeks. Other times things hang around and don’t go that are nice items from desirable brands, and I can’t work out why it’s not shifting.

I only think it’s worth it if you can sell the item without spending too much time and it’s not for a completely rock-bottom price. Like someone said upthread, kids clothes go for next to nothing, and if you’re only getting £2-3 for something you’ve had to spend time ironing, photographing, uploading and then you’ve got to spend time packing it up and taking it to drop off, what’s the point?

For couriers, I’ve had a terrible time with Yodel recently, they refused to take parcels in my area for nearly a week in early December, but didn’t put any information on their website, so I spent several hours over the week going back and forth to various parcel shops to try and get some items sent. Only to turn up and be told I couldn’t do the drop off. As the sales had gone through I couldn’t even ask the buyers if they wanted to switch to Evri. It was a ridiculous waste of my time at a busy period for a paltry amount of money. I’ve now switched off Yodel as an option and only have Evri, where the drop off point is very near where I work for minimal time suck.

Used the tips on this thread to list my first few items on vinted & have made £40 already. 🎉Two sales, a book I didn't like or finish and was going to donate, and an occasion dress I bought two years ago before I lost weight that still had the tags on. Technically lost £50 on that but I wouldn't have recouped anything if I didn't list it.

I have a few other listings up - how long do people leave them up before taking them down and donating the items? I hate clutter so once I decide something should be gone I want it gone asap!

And is it ok to post in random packages? I have them in shoeboxes with Christmas tissue paper for now.

I didn't know you could sell books, was it a special one? Does anyone have experience of selling regular paperbacks?

Ime of buying in general I don't care what the packaging is as long as it's appropriate and survives the journey

I prefer e bay to be honest. Seem to sell more on there

I go through my listings every month or so and decide if I want to reduce the price. I’ve had some things listed for as long as nine months, but I still get offers from time to time. If something mad been listed for a very long time and has no watchers, and if it’s priced below £10, then I end the listing and take it to the charity shop.

I reuse boxes if they’re in good condition, but always include a thank you card and unless it’s a huge box, I always put it inside a new mailing bag.

No, just a simple historical paperback. It was pricey new because it's a big book so I didn't make a huge portion back. Bought for £17, sold for £4, but I hadn't purchased it with resale in mind so still a bonus.

If something hasn’t sold in a week or two I delete the listing and repost it. Seems to work.

Once I’ve decided I no longer want something, I just want it gone, not hanging around til I get it listed, sold and posted?

Ooof. So, the same for EBAY too ???

Re postage.
Buyer pays for postage and it depends which delivery option they choose, I think it’s about £2.40 via pick up from collection point to about £2.90 to door.
My understanding is that items up to 500g are small package, 1kg is medium and above 1kg is large. V will guesstimate for you when you do the listing but it’s worth checking if the item is small but might be over 500g (think lined mid length dress or shacket).
I reuse packaging, I always carefully cut any bags I receive and ensure that any old bar codes etc are covered with a label.
My view is that if it’s taking up space in my home and I’m not wearing it then better to sell and buy something else that I want.
I much prefer buying like this now because everything in the shops seems to be man made, fed up with “cotton rich” items with only 20% cotton or less. Win win!

Well that's up to you, of course.

I have a cupboard that's devoted to items I am selling so the items is "gone" from my wardrobe/drawers etc. I find it equal hassle to get to a charity shop when they are open and taking donations.

Sweaty Betty sells for decent prices so it’s definitely worth doing for anything with a decent label. If people have liked it then you can message them and offer a discount to buy. If someone makes you a relatively decent offer I now just accept it - didn’t for a pair of shoes and ended up selling them for £4 rather than the £10 I was offered.

It's been in for a while, I remember Martin Lewis talking about it

I’m currently on a longterm weight loss journey. Slow but steady and currently maintaining. Vinted has been the perfect solution to restocking my wardrobe with clothes that fit. I’m hoping to lose another couple of stone over the next 12months so will probably sell on some of the clothes I’ve bought.
I buy quality, preferably still tagged or only worn once or twice. I’ve picked up items that I’ve seen over the years but was reluctant to spend the money on. My biggest bargain was a pair of Russell & Bromley shoes for £20, worn once and originally cost £200. They were for a wedding and I will probably get more wear out of them but I didn’t want to spend £200 on a pair of shoes I may not wear again.
I don’t buy high street labels but mostly the high end boutique brands. Although my DS is a Ralph Lauren fan, he loves the fact that the jumpers I buy him are worn, apparently it’s not really cool to wear brand new looking items, he is also not very good at looking after stuff so if he loses a £20 jumper it’s not as annoying as losing a £120 jumper.

I’ve just bought several pieces of quality silver jewellery for scrap value. They are to wear not as an investment though.

I’m now hunting down a set of golf clubs for DS. Vinted have extended into more areas and DS is tall left hander so quite specific requirements re golf clubs.

If you price items right you will have no problem selling them. There are some unscrupulous buyers but Vinted allow you to rate both buyers and sellers. Worth checking reviews of any buyer before agreeing to a sale. I tend to have items delivered to our local post office. There is no risk of the courier delivering to the wrong address and the seller is likely to be more confident of being paid. Some buyers make a habit of effectively stealing goods by claiming they have not been delivered.

Yes I believe so. This does not create new tax obligations for individuals – the rules about who needs to declare their income, who needs to register for a self assessment tax return, when to register and how much tax people must pay in relation to their activity were already in place and have not changed.

These new rules may make it easier for people who make money through online platforms to comply with their tax obligations as the platform operators must give them details of their earnings.

HMRC’s guidance on this can be found here https://www.gov.uk/guidance/selling-goods-or-services-on-a-digital-platform?&utm_source=dp&utm_medium=e-mail&utm_campaign=model

This clearly states that “You’re unlikely to pay tax if you sell personal items from your home, like contents of a loft or garage.
If you buy or make goods to sell at a profit, you’re likely to be trading and will have to pay tax on your profits.”

So if you’re selling your own personal items for less than you bought them for, there shouldn’t be any tax consequences (assuming no items are sold for more than £6k - above that, Capital Gains Tax can apply).

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-you-need-to-tell-hmrc-about-your-income-from-online-platforms#selling-personal-possessions There are some examples here which hopefully will help put minds at rest.

Absolutely worth it! I was so shocked about how easy it’s been. I’ve sold 2 things (well I’ve sold more than 2 but these 2 are the examples) that I would normally have donated to a charity shop. Was surprised to sell them both.

Getting to the stage where looking after the pennies is really important to us. Eek.

I find it really quick and easy and have sold absolutely loads.

OP I wouldn't even stress about your photos. That stuff will sell.

So, when you have sold something-do Vinted send you the address and the courier that the buyer wants you to use?

Can you hand write the address-I don't have a printer.
Then, do you just go along to the shop that offers that courier and send it off?
How will I pay the postage-do you claim it back?

If someone wants it delivered to a locker, how does that work?

@BookAndPiano in your account settings you can choose your methods of posting. Lockers are very, very easy. Usually people do locker to locker and so no printing needed. You scan a barcode on your phone and a locker pops open and you put in the parcel and close it. The screen directs you through it. The postage is paid by the buyer so nothing to claim or pay for the seller. There are options for printer less sending, some of the evri and I think yodel drop off points have label printers and you scan the barcode and it pops out.

It’s all very easy, but look at the settings and you should be able to determine which postage methods would work for you. I can’t think what the postage labels have on them, but you wouldn’t be able yo hand write it I don’t think as they have barcodes or qr codes and things on them.

You can set your preferences so you only use QR code delivery options .

Evti, RM, Yodel all print the label when you do the drop off and Inpost is all done by QR code only.