I am a super saver. With my insider tips you can save up to 70% on Vinted items
EVERYONE knows there are bargains to be had on Vinted – but did you know you can save up to 70% more?
Tom Church, co-founder of the Money Saving Community Latest offers shares how he finds and negotiates the best prices on used resale sites like eBay and Vinted.
Tom said: “If you’re shopping on a budget, buying from sellers on Vinted and eBay can result in some epic deals.
“If you’re new to resale sites, the number of items available can be overwhelming, but I’ve come up with some top tips to get the best price.
ADD ITEMS TO BASKET
It may seem simple, but one of the easiest ways to get a discount on items is to like them on Vinted or add them to your bag and check them out on eBay, then wait.
Sellers often want to shift items, and if they think you’re interested, they’ll make you an offer. I have received offers up to 30% less than the listed price on eBay.
For example, I recently saw a pair of Timberland boots on eBay. They were listed for £40 and the seller offered me £30. I ended up paying £11 for them so I saved 72%. Even if you don’t accept their initial offer, this gives you more leeway to negotiate since you’re assuming a lower price.
TYPOS
If you deliberately misspell designers’ names in the search bar, you can sometimes find hidden listings that other buyers haven’t seen.
Although most people search for designer brand names, entries with spelling mistakes don’t appear in the results.
So if you purposefully look for a typo, you can find listings that no one else has seen and possibly get a bargain.
BUNDLE OFFERS
Vinted actually has a special bundling feature, which means buyers can get an extra discount on items if they purchase more than one product from the same seller.
Not only do you get the extra discount, you also only have to pay shipping costs once for your order, so you save on that too.
Once you’ve found an item you want to buy, it’s worth taking a look at the seller’s profile to see if anything else catches your eye. Some Vinted sellers have enabled bundle deals and you’ll automatically get a discount. For those who don’t, it’s worth making them an offer.”
AUCTIONS END SOON
Did you know there are websites where you can find eBay auctions that are ending soon?
I recommend using Last minute auction. You can see which eBay auctions will end in an hour with no bids or with less than $1 (excluding delivery). You can drop by at the last minute and pick up a bargain.
In reality it is hit and miss as many items are worth £1 or less. But sometimes there are spelling mistakes or simply items that others have missed. The best deal I got was a pair of like-new Levi jeans for 99 cents.
JUMP ON OLD OFFERS
If you look at the item description on Vinted, you will see the upload date of that listing. Items could have been uploaded a day ago, a month ago, six months ago, a year ago, or even longer.
If an item has been around for a few months or more, it’s worth offering a heavily discounted price. The seller may want to shift the item and be more open to offers.”
OUTLET STORES
eBay isn’t just about individual sellers clearing out their old stuff. Top brands also have outlet pages on the site and many offer free delivery.
I’ve found bargains from Superdry, River Island, Puma, White Stuff and even Calvin Klein. Just type eBay outlet store into Google and the first result should show you all the options.
Items can be up to 70% off, they are brand new and most come with free shipping. It’s definitely worth seeing if you can get a bargain.
If you know where to look, sites like eBay and Vinted can be a treasure trove for bargains. Knowing where to look and what strategies to use to reduce the price of items is crucial, and you can save as much as 70%.