To wonder how so many people get so many sales on Vinted

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Seems they have so many sales

The main thing is if you are selling what people want to buy...

But apart from that, lots of factors must help: good photos, getting the right key words in titles and descriptions, setting the price at the right level. I am sure there are various blogs and videos with tips around the place if you google.

I've been dabbling in Vinted, and have sold about half of the stuff I have listed, which seems not bad to me.

Are you brave enough to share your account wardrobe? That would be the quickest way to tell you.

If the prices are low then the sales come easy

I sold a lot of stuff on Vinted a while ago. It was priced quite cheap and in very good condition. It was stuff I had hardly/never worn that I wanted to get rid of after a big clear out. My reasoning was that it was sunk costs, I didn't have room for it, and any money was better than no money.

If your things aren't selling then I would assume it's because they are one or all of the following:
Too expensive
Not in good condition
Just not what people want to buy

I just started on sunday, not really fussed on ‘earning’ but clearing space in my cupboard etc. Only put 4 things up but have already sold 2 in 1 day. I made dresses etc only a couple of pounds. Also some kids stuff that’s barely been used. I’m realistic with pricing as buyers have to pay the postage, which can add quite a bit on even to seemingly cheap stuff.

I recently started buying more on vinted. I’m quite specific my favourite shop was oasis and it closed down during covid. So I input searches for oasis sellers in particular - maybe other people have a specific shop or brand they like and look for these items

You have to price things right. I read somewhere (maybe on here?) That the value of second hand is half the original retail price, if the thing is brand new - minus more for any wear and tear. I also only bother selling good stuff on vinted- cheaper brands aren't worth it to try and sell so I just charity shop those

I sell on there as a “side hustle” and seem to do quite well. My advice is all wildly obvious:

• pricing - I price low but with enough of a margin to be able to offer a small discount when people favourite my item
• brand - people often search by brand, so it’s easier to sell Westwood, Lego etc than equivalent generic
• clear pictures.

If the price is low and the item is well listed for searches, it will sell.

Many people price things too high, and some list them without using the terms people search for so they aren't seen by likely buyers.

I’ve sold loads. Agree with above, good photos, description of item and realistic price. I also see it as a way of clearing out and making a little bit of cash for savings. I only list hardly worn things and give more worn or cheaper items e.g. kids supermarket T-shirts, to charity. If it’s sat for a while I’ll remove it and re-photograph and list again a month or so later.

I always list at about 1/3 of original price as you have to account for fees and postage costs in peoples final cost of purchase, which might make some items too expensive in peoples eyes.

it amuses me when people knock a couple of quid off a tagged item which makes the end cost higher than what they bought it at.

I sell everything I list and usually quickly but like the pp above , I see it as a bonus to get anything for something I'm not using.
I sell good brands and price really cheap and clear it all.
But I'm happy with 10 pounds for a 100 pound cashmere jumper for example, because it's 10 pounds more than if it sits in my wardrobe

What sort of things are you selling?

If it's clothing, I read somewhere that people are more likely to purchase if you have a picture of you wearing the clothes.

I wasn't sure I believed it but then I put a load of jeans up the other week with a tight top and got a good angle. I sold 7 pairs within a few days. Normally they are up there for ages.

If it's anything else, maybe 'bump' the item. It costs a couple of quid but it gets a lot more views.

I sell loads. I have a really good rating, sell things for a fair price, put up lots of photos and post things quickly.

it's usually brands like next, john lewis.
supermarket stufff doesn't sell and neither does much designer stuff.

Ive just done a clear out of mine and my 3 year olds wardrobe. Most of it goes to charity but i picked out 30 items or so that were suitable for vinted and ive sold half of it within 24 hours, making just over £100

I think what works is

Selling things people want to buy… sounds obvious but i didnt put all my crap on there but pre selected things i knew people would be interested in.

Good photos… clear, nice background, not creased

Clear Description… Title based on what i think people might search for if looking for that particular item and all descriptive details filled in

Great condition… must be in excellent condition imo

Priced right… the first 24 hours are crucial from what i can see. So price things to sell and they will get interest

I find listing new items regularly keeps them high in the searches.

Things either sell within a few days, or if they don’t they’ll sit for ages, but when I list new things people will then look through other things I’m selling.

Price.

I've sold very few items over £9. Most things are £5 the rest up to £9. I find things like work tops difficult to sell but staples such as trousers, jeans and casual tops all sell well. If you've got items by joules, sesalt, Barbour etc they sell well at about £7 too. Primark or the lower end shops need to be priced for £1 or £2 to sell:

People will often filter by brands or 'new with or without tags'

Even if you sell at £5, the buyer will end up paying about £10 by the time you put on postage and insurance, equally a £10 top ends up being £15 which you might as well buy from a charity shop, and starts getting expensive. Anything over £20 for things like a joules top will end up taking ages to sell.

Plus if something isn't selling for ages, remove and re add it, it will then put it to the top of the list again.

Sorry I meant to say, but a mannequin, things that look good sell.

I bought one for £15 off market place, it's a decorative one rather than a dressmaker one, but my tips, jackets all look so much better and I'm sure it's helped to sell. They look much nicer than a photo taken on a hanger or laid on a bed. Also iron stuff, people buy with eyes and heart and if an ironed blouse looks good it'll sell much easier than a crumpled blouse on a bed.

You need to upload little and often. So if you have 10 things to sell, list two a day. It will keep you at the top of the searches and then people will browse your other stuff.

If you just upload it all at once and then don’t do anything else then you’ll have an initial rush but no sales after that.

Do you mean you are thinking of average sellers shifting all their things, or are you seeing small businesses running ? I've thought of doing it

I always photograph mine in the same place against a plain wall with good lighting. I title my listings eg. Uniqlo vest size 12, no other descriptions. Only list very good condition items, and all price to sell. £2/3 max. I sell loads.
I wish they would offer a post office large letter option for postage though, if anyone is buying one T-shirt the postage as a small parcel is really expensive.

Surprisingly it’s the stuff that I personally think is crap that actually sells first.

I had a couple pairs of old jeans on with flaws listed as satisfactory for £2.50. They sold within hours, yet the brand new with tag ones listed at £4 are still waiting to be sold (plus size so well worth £4). Same with shein or supermarket items selling before simply be etc.

I only started selling May bank holiday and I have made £387 so far so there are definitely people buying.

I started selling a few bits on there about a month ago and I've sold everything. Nothing took longer than a week to go and some stuff went almost as soon as I put it up.

I think it helps if you are selling:

• Things that are new (with or without tags) or in obviously good condition
• Things with a recognisable brand that isn't famously cheap (not necessarily designer, but a brand that people know and like, especially if they see it online a lot, and isn't Primark/supermarket/Shein)
• Things that are expensive to buy new (eg a pair of Doc Marten sandals costs about £130 but you can get a pair nearly new on Vinted for £45-50)
• Things that are in season or about to be in season (there is no point selling winter coats and jumpers in spring and summer)
• Things that are not necessarily wardrobe basics (not very many people go on Vinted to buy a plain white t-shirt or a pair of black office trousers)
• Things that are appropriately priced (I am not going to pay £5 plus 80p insurance plus £2.79 postage for something I could buy for a tenner brand new)

It also helps to put up lots and lots of clear photographs, to make sure the stuff looks fresh and ironed and to write a detailed, clear description. If you're selling shoes, include a picture of the soles. A lot of people will list things as 'Midi dress' and then description will just say 'Midi dress size 12 good condition'. Whereas I would put 'Black rose print French Connection midi dress, size 12' and then I'd write a description like 'Gorgeous midi dress, only worn once - size 12 but quite a generous fit. Comes to mid-calf. Super flattering tea dress style with button detail on bodice and sleeve. Zips up at back. Really versatile dress that can be dressed up with heels or teamed with trainers for a more casual - would be great for with sandals in summer but could easily transition to autumn/winter layered with a biker jacket, opaque tights and ankle boots'.

I made £400 in about a month - among the stuff I sold were Doc Marten sandals, barely worn Converse, barely worn Birkenstocks, Salt Water sandals, Lucy & Yak dungarees, Disturbia dresses, Joanie dresses, two denim jackets, a pair of Levi's cut-off shorts, a quirky unbranded bag, a Doc Marten bag. I think the most expensive thing went for £50 and the cheapest £4.

That’s what I’ve done too. John Lewis used to have brand called Kin, which I loved. I can only buy it preloved now and Vinted has had a few pieces.

Some people have lots to sell in the first place.

Some are businesses.

I sell a lot, all my own stuff as I clear it out, or unwanted gifts. Everything is either new or in great condition. I price it to sell and if it doesn't sell but gets a lot of interest, I will drop the price. Most things are £1-£2, with some things being dearer if a good brand. (I just sold some Joe Browns joggers for £10).

Photos and description are very important. I put on loads of photos, front and back, labels, any details on the outfit. I also describe honestly and put brand, size etc.

The postage is a bit of a killer so people will buy bundles to get the most out of it (and a discount).

I use the money to get DD's Christmas presents. Last year I bought £35 Musical Theatre books for £10, in mint condition.

Sadly I have stopped buying a lot of things on there, due to people selling rubbish, a ripped dirty bag, jewellery with a stone missing. I only buy things that are very well described now.

That is the only downside of buying on there. I think if you can prove that the defect was not described, then the seller should have to pay return postage if they want the item back again.