How to sell on Vinted: a beginner's guide for UK sellers

1. Set up your account and wardrobe

Sign up with an email or phone number, add a short profile line saying roughly what you sell and how quickly you post, and add your bank details before you list so a payout is never delayed.

A profile with a photo and a filled-in bio gets more trust than a blank one, especially for higher-priced items.

2. Choose items that actually sell

Everyday high-street clothing in good condition sells steadily at modest prices. Recognisable brands, outerwear, trainers, bags and anything seasonal tends to move faster.

• Clean, washed and ironed — creases read as tired even when the item is fine.
• No missing buttons, broken zips or heavy bobbling; those get returned or disputed.
• Keep the brand label readable — it is the single biggest driver of price.
• Seasonal timing helps: coats from September, summer dresses from April.

3. Photograph it properly

Photos do most of the selling. Natural daylight near a window, a plain background, and shots taken straight on rather than at an angle.

• Lay flat or hang it up — never photograph it in a heap.
• Front, back, brand label, size label, fabric/care label.
• A close-up of any flaw, marked clearly. Honesty prevents returns.
• Add a worn or styled shot if you can; it helps buyers judge the fit.

4. Price it so it sells

Search Vinted for the same item, filter by sold where you can, and look at what similar condition and brand actually went for rather than what hopeful sellers are asking.

As a rough starting point, ordinary high-street clothing in good used condition often sits in single figures to the low tens of pounds, while known brands and outerwear go higher. Price a little above your minimum so you have room to accept an offer.

5. Write a title and description that gets found

Put the words a buyer would type into the title: brand, item, colour, size. "Levi's denim jacket, mid-wash, size M" beats "lovely jacket".

In the description, state the size, measurements, material, condition and any flaw. Keep it factual — a clean, specific description gets fewer messages and fewer returns.

6. Postage and getting paid

Vinted buyers pay the postage, so you only choose which carriers you offer. Pack in something waterproof, use the label Vinted generates, and post within the window shown — late posting is the main cause of cancelled orders.

Payment lands in your Vinted balance once the buyer confirms, or automatically after the inspection window, and you withdraw it to your bank.

7. If nothing sells

Refresh or relist stale items, improve the first photo, widen the title wording, and drop the price in small steps rather than one big cut. Bundling several similar items together also helps clear the tail end of a wardrobe.

A note on tax

Selling your own unwanted clothes is normally just clearing out, not trading. If you start buying to resell, or your selling becomes a regular activity, the rules differ — check GOV.UK or speak to an accountant. This guide is general information, not tax advice.

Common questions

Is it free to list on Vinted?

Listing is free and the buyer covers postage and buyer protection. You keep the sale price you set.

Do I need a printer to sell on Vinted?

Not always — several drop-off options accept a QR code on your phone. Check which carriers in your area offer label-free drop-off before you list.

How many photos should I add?

Four to six: front, back, labels and any flaw. More angles almost always beats fewer.

Why is my item not selling?

Usually the first photo, the title wording or the price. Change one at a time so you can see what worked.

Try it on one of your own items

Photograph a single item and KindSort suggests a rough price range, the best place to sell it and a title and description you can paste straight in. No account needed for one item.