I have over 330 five star reviews on Vinted – how to sell your items like a pro
A WOMAN with more than 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 need to listen and take notes.
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Fashion fanatic Amanda Rollins revealed how to “use vinted like a pro” so you can make quick money from your old clothes collecting dust in your home.
Amanda posted her advice on social media, saying, “I’m going to teach you how to sell on Vinted.”
Showing 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 clothes and bought a lot of clothes.
“I’m going to share with you what you need to know, the things you need to do to prepare, how to line up your clothes so they actually sell so you can start making some money.”
PREPARE YOURSELF
When it comes to selling on Vinted, Amanda says you need to be prepared.
You’ll need cello tape and packing bags, as Amanda advised, “I would go to Amazon and look for shipping bags.”
“I got this package of shipping bags, I have bigger ones too.”
SAY GOODBYE TO clutter
If you’re not sure what items to sell, Amanda suggested looking for big brands, as well as things you never wear.
She said: “I hate clutter, I hate it, so I regularly go through my wardrobe to find it [things] I can sell.
“This [leggings]because it’s Nike, it’s a good brand, so I know I can get something for them.”
PRICE IT RIGHT
This Vinted sales professional claimed that you shouldn’t overvalue your items on Vinted.
She revealed: “But the biggest mistake people make when selling through Vinted is they try to get back what they spent, or they overvalue it.
“The way I want you to think about selling on Vinted is that when they sit in your room and take up space, they’re not making you money, you’ve already paid for them.
“Don’t try to get back your investment in the clothing unless it is a very expensive piece of clothing that is brand new.
“Low prices = fast sales.”
TAKE MULTIPLE PHOTOS
If you think one photo is enough for your Vinted items, you’ll need to think again, as Amanda said: “Take a few quick photos, with flash on, with a clean background.
“[Take] a second photo so they can see the size clearly.
“[Take] another photo showing the details.”
EVERYTHING IN THE DESCRIPTION
When posting items in the app, Amanda emphasized the importance of your descriptions.
She says: “When I make an ad, I basically try to include the things that I know people are going to ask me. For example, if it’s not clear what the material is, I try to take a close-up so they can see it. to see.
‘Then I will write a very short description. And that’s it.”
CHECK YOUR SETTINGS
And if you want to make selling on Vinted just a little bit easier, you’ll need to adjust your shipping settings.
Amanda concluded: “Also, go to settings, shipping options and select which shipping companies you want to allow.
“You can deselect the selections that do not have a delivery point near your home!”
New Vinted rules to watch out for
IF you feel like cleaning out your wardrobe and getting rid of your old stuff on Vinted, you should take into account the new rules that recently came into effect.
If people sell personal items for less than they paid new (which is usually the case with second-hand sales), there are no tax implications.
However, since January 1, digital platforms including eBay, Airbnb, Etsy, Amazon and Vinted have been required to share seller information with HMRC as part of a crackdown.
This is unlikely to bother you if you only sell a handful of second-hand items online each year. In general, only business sellers who trade for profit may have to pay taxes.
Since 2017, there has been a tax-free allowance of £1,000 for business sellers trading for profit. The only time an individual personal item can be taxable is if it is sold for more than £6,000 and a profit has been made from the sale.
However, companies must now pass your details on to HMRC if you sell 30 or more items a year or earn more than £1,700.
It’s part of a broader tax cut to ensure those who increase their income through side hustles pay what they owe.
Although your details will not be shared with HMRC if you earn between £1,000 and £1,700, you will still have to pay tax as normal.
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @American fillinghas clearly impressed many as it has quickly amassed over 8,800 likes.
Social media users were grateful for Amanda’s advice and were eager to express it 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 second hand.
“It’s not exactly greedy to try to get your money back, but it never works.”
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