Vinted Advice Needed

[Fartoomanyclothes]

I have far too many clothes and need to let some go.

I look after my clothes/bags and they are all in good condition, many just worn once or twice however due to change in size/other reasons there are a huge amount of things that I will never wear again.

I’ve been thinking of selling on Vinted but since I opened an account ( not yet listed anything) I keep seeing posts on social media complaining of scams, buyers saying they never received the parcel despite tracking saying otherwise, buyers saying that the wrong item was received even if the seller has pics of the items that were packaged etc

I know there are two sides to every story but it has made me very wary of listing anything.

I sold on EBay many years ago with no issue but now I’m really worried that I’m going to potentially open myself up to a lot of stress/issues and the possibility that the clothes will be gone with nothing to show for them.

Has anyone who has used Vinted experienced issues or do the majority of sales complete with no trouble?

Absolutely any advice would be gratefully received, thank you

I’ve sold quite a bit on Vinted and have never had any problems. It is important to be honest yourself and not expect too much money for your items.

I’ve sold a lot on Vinted, but have had to realise there is so little value in the items. It’s taken me a while to get my head around. It’s such a shame when I know I have looked after the well and they are in great condition, but they’re only worth what someone is willing to pay for them. £10 is more use to me than £0 and something which doesn’t fit hanging in the cupboard. The way to make money is by selling a lot, rather than hoping to sell a couple of items for a lot.

I had The Big Clearout last summer and sold an absolute shed load of stuff.

I think I had issues with only one buyer.

I didn't sell anything that was worth more than a tenner - all my expensive stuff went on eBay where buyer and seller protections are better and I had more say in the postage used and was able to use SD when it was something expensive.

Basically treat vinted like a jumble sale, expect to only get a few quid for most things and sell anything of any real value elsewhere.

I used to do a lot on eBay but find Vinted so much easier to use.
I have only had one issue when an item wasn't received but my money was refunded by Vinted
The best advice about Vinted I got from here, which is absolutely spot on, is think of Vinted as a car boot sale and eBay as an up market charity shop.

I purely went onto Vinted with a view to selling only but I have ended up buying stuff as well (it is somewhat addictive).

Like everything it is 'swings and roundabouts' but I will stick with Vinted purely because it is so much quicker and easier to use than eBay.

Good luck with it OP x

I have only had issues with sellers not sending stuff and the order getting cancelled.

I always check my buyers reviews

My son sent something worth a lot of money and Evri messaged to say the parcel was damaged beyond repair, he contacted Vinted and got payment for the item within a day and the purchaser got theirs back too

Also if you have any queries there are always kind people on here willing to help x

People only post their bad experiences. Why would they post saying it all went well. The platform is huge, so you’d expect some issues. I only buy on there, had a couple of issues with sellers, ie not laundered clothes or describing as new when it’s done in, but over all a hugely positive experience.

I think you need to sell each item for a price you won’t lose sleep over losing as there’s always the chance that something goes wrong and Vinted side with the buyer. Show details and measurements and any flaws in pictures to minimise the risk of this. If you have higher value items like designer handbags, sell them elsewhere.

I still use eBay. Ive always found their customer service good. If you use their easy delivery service you won’t be charged if the parcel goes astray. Include any damage or flaws in your description. Make sure your photos show the whole garment including labels and any flaws. This is evidence in case of any false claims.

I have sold a lot on Vinted and yes, don't expect a lot of money for your stuff. Having said that, I have sold really expensive shoes for about half of what I paid (which I don't think is too bad really) but I had to wait months for a buyer to come along.
As others are saying, just about everyone on Vinted is perfectly ok. Obviously you're going to get the random weird person, but you get them anywhere. And I agree with the PP who said be honest about what you're selling. Sometimes my things sell for just a few pounds but I like to think I am helping to save the planet by recycling.
Again, as someone else said, it's addictive and I have bought a load of stuff too - some of which are actually real bargains.

I've sold a reasonable amount of items on Vinted recently and not had a problem with any transaction (yet!). I take several clear photos of each item and their labels, make sure my description is accuate, list items for the suggested prices and only use InPost for sending things (it's the only option that is really accessible to me but also seems to be the most reliable).

I've sold loads. People don't post online about the mundane daily transactions. Mostly its fine.

As a buyer I've had a couple of negative experiences - one 'new' moisturiser which was quite obviously not new, or even it right product inside who then made me pay for the return and didnt pick it up anyway.
One totally wrecked jacket, but they gave a full refund as they hadn't realised when packed (it was faux leather that had been stored too long), so not really that negative in the end.

As a seller - most are absolutely fine, but I dont sell anything that I wouldn't be prepared to buy.
If there's any complaints (once something didnt work) just issue the refund, no return required.

One time someone pissed me off as they got a bundle of lovely kids clothes at about 20p an item and complained that something had a mark on - a faint felt pen dot on the side of a pair of PJ bottoms. Actually tiny, couldnt see it in the photos but could just about make it out in real life. They wanted a refund so I made them pay for the return. I wouldn't usually, but they'd already made such a cheeky offer they deserved it.

I think as the seller you are quite well protected. Take good photos, write descriptions, price low (factor in postage and buyer protection fee and think about what you'd pay for the item).

ETA: I've sold over 200 items (more as some are bundles containing multiple items), so the rate of problems is very low.

I habe 659 sales and reviews on vinted. Its fine list with good pictures and measurements and you'll be golden.

I've bought and sold lots on Vinted without issues really. Once seller mixed up packages and I got the wrong item, but they refunded me. I haven't had issues with buyers (yet).

Just price things sensibly, the platform will suggest a realistic price for most things. I see some people with loads of stuff priced way too high, and probably wondering why nothing is selling.

You get most visibility the day you list an item, so if you price too high and people don't buy, then it ends up buried in the algorithm and doesn't sell.

I've bought and sold lots on Vinted without issues really. Once seller mixed up packages and I got the wrong item, but they refunded me. I haven't had issues with buyers (yet).

Just price things sensibly, the platform will suggest a realistic price for most things. I see some people with loads of stuff priced way too high, and probably wondering why nothing is selling.

You get most visibility the day you list an item, so if you price too high and people don't buy, then it ends up buried in the algorithm and doesn't sell.

My DD had bought quite a bit on Vinted. Her biggest issue is sizing. Some will say ‘fits a 12’ yet when it arrives there’s a size 16 label and she’s swamped. So honesty (and knowing your own size if you are using your body as a gauge). Take good photos. Take photos of any marks/holes. Measure the length, especially with skirts. Photo the label. If possible show it being worn.
Her best buy was a stunning lace over silk over tulle backless ball dress which fit her perfectly for £15. She won’t spend more than that and prefers under £10 including the shipping! I’d say a good 50% of her wardrobe is from Vinted, including all her shoes other than trainers.

Thank you so much to everyone has posted for all the advice, it is really appreciated.

I have a mannequin to display the clothes on for photos and will take measurements as I measure, I agree sizing is an issue between brands

It’s interesting that many of you have said consider vinted a car boot sale and price accordingly as that is the part I’m struggling with.

I’ve been looking through my wardrobe this morning and have a beautiful white wool coat with a detachable faux fur collar that I paid about £100 for, I’ve only worn it once and it is immaculate, the idea of selling it for less than £10 feels awful but I agree with a PP who said that the £10 is better than it sitting in my wardrobe unworn.

Does anyone still use eBay anymore? I sold lots on there years ago but haven’t considered it as most people seam to have moved to Vinted

@Fartoomanyclothes honestly I really disagree with pricing low. I say price accordingly. My last sale yesterday was £25 for some gant chinos. I've included a snapshot of some of my sales. If you have nice stuff there is money to be made!!

I only price low if the item is not a particularly nice brand and/or it’s been worn a lot and is only in Good condition. If things are from decent brands and are new, or barely worn, then I price them accordingly. I don’t mind waiting a while for a sale either.

I've used both but Vinted is seen as a competition to get something for the least amount possible. I've sold stuff on there that I would have given to charity shops but it does mount up. I use e bay for anything decent.

You don’t have to price low if it’s actually worth something imo. I sold some DM boots immaculate I got from the outlet and got the same price I paid. For stuff like your highstreet brands then I would say no
more than £10 you need to account for fees etc.

With a coat that is new start out higher as you will find people will make offers.
Start at £50 with a view to dropping the price of necessary.

Have a look and see what similar costs are selling for.

You could always list on eBay and Vinted and see which sells first.

If the coat is a decent brand, do you have a dress agency locally?

I've sold and bought loads on Vinted, most of it well above the tenner someone mentioned above, and had no issues at all. 'Higher end high street' goes very well, at decent enough prices - not near the price I paid, obviously, but certainly plenty to be worth the effort.

(Touches wood)

So much quicker and easier to list and sell than ebay, although it's not instant.

I don't take any notice of Vinted's suggested prices, by the way - some of them are fine, but for decent and popular brands things will sell much higher.