I have over 300 five star reviews on Vinted – how to sell your unwanted items like a pro & the big mistake people make
A WOMAN with over 300 five star reviews on Vinted has shared her top tips on how to sell unwanted items on the app.
So if your wardrobe is full of old clothes that you haven’t worn in years, you’ll need to listen up and take notes.
Fashion fan Amanda Rollins revealed how you can “use Vinted like a pro”, ensuring your make cash quickly on your old clothes that are gathering dust in your home.
Posting her advice on social media, Amanda said: “I’m gonna teach you how to sell on Vinted.”
As she showed off her profile on the online marketplace app, she explained: “As you can see I have 339 five star transactions on Vinted, I have sold a lot of clothing and purchased a lot of clothing.
“I’m going to share with you what you need to know, the things that you should do to prepare, how to list your clothes so they actually sell, so you can start making some money.”
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GET PREPARED
When it comes to selling on Vinted, according to Amanda, you’ll need to be prepared.
You’ll need cellotape and packing bags, as Amanda advised: “I would go to Amazon and look for shipping bags.
“I got this packet of shipping bags, I have bigger ones as well.”
SAY GOODBYE TO CLUTTER
If you aren’t sure what items to sell, Amanda suggested to look for big brands, as well as things that you never wear.
She shared: “I hate clutter, I hate it, so I frequently go through my wardrobe to find [things] I can sell.
“These [leggings], because they’re Nike, that’s a good brand, so I know I can get something for them.”
PRICE IT RIGHT
This Vinted selling pro claimed that you mustn’t overvalue your items on Vinted.
She revealed: “But the biggest mistake that people make when selling on Vinted, is they try to either get back what they spent, or they overvalue it.
“The way that I want you to think about selling on Vinted is, when they’re sitting in your room taking up space, they’re not earning you any money, you already paid for them.
“Don’t try to win back your investment in the clothing, unless it’s a really expensive item that’s brand new.
“Low prices = quick sales.”
TAKE MULTIPLE PICTURES
If you think that one picture will be enough for your Vinted items, you’ll have to think again, as Amanda said: “Take a quick few photos, with flash on, with a clean background.
“[Take] a second photo so they can clearly see the size.
“[Take] one more photo showing the detail.”
ALL IN THE DESCRIPTION
When posting items on the app, Amanda expressed the importance of your descriptions.
She shared: “Basically, when making a listing, I try to include the things I know people are going to ask me, so for example, if it’s not clear what the material is, I try to do a close-up so they can see.
“Then I’ll write a really quick description. And that’s it.”
CHECK YOUR SETTINGS
And if you want to make selling on Vinted that bit easier, you’ll need to adjust your postage settings.
Amanda concluded: “Also go into settings, postage options and select with shipping companies you will allow.
“You can deselect ones that don’t have a drop off point near your house!”
New Vinted rules to be aware of
IF you fancy clearing out your wardrobe and getting rid of your old stuff on Vinted, you’ll need to consider the new rules that recently came into play.
If people are selling personal items for less than they paid new (which is generally the case for second-hand sales), there is no impact on tax.
However, since January 1, digital platforms, including eBay, Airbnb, Etsy, Amazon and Vinted, must share seller information with HMRC as part of a crackdown.
You're unlikely to be affected if you only sell a handful of second-hand items online each year - generally, only business sellers trading for profit might need to pay tax.
A tax-free allowance of £1,000 has been in place since 2017 for business sellers trading for profit - the only time that an individual personal item might be taxable is if it sells for more than £6,000 and there is a profit from the sale.
However, firms now have to pass on your data to HMRC if you sell 30 or more items a year or earn over £1,700.
It is part of a wider tax crackdown to help ensure that those who boost their income via side hustles pay up what they owe.
While your data won't be shared with HMRC if you earn between £1,000 and £1,700, you'll still need to pay tax as normal.
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @americanfille, has clearly impressed many, as it has quickly amassed over 8,800 likes.
Social media users were thankful for Amanda’s advice and were eager to express this in the comments.
One person said: “This is helpful, thank you.”
Meanwhile, another added: “That’s the most professional advice you can get when selling pre-loved.
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