A TOP Vinted seller reveals a simple trick she uses to boost her sales, and which 2000s items to pull out of storage.
Macy Hubbard, 19, started out as a dedicated shopper on the thrift shopping app.
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But as she was packing her things to move from her At home in Auchterarder to study bee university in Edinburgh she discovered shipments clothes she could sell.
And since then she’s made almost £1,500 on the second-hand platform and almost £250 five star reviews.
The money she earns often goes back to buying clothes, but it also gives her energy social Life at the university.
Macy, who is studying languages, said: “Before I went to college, I was packing up all my stuff and getting it together to take to my new apartment. I realised I just had a lot of stuff, even stuff with the tags on it, that I never wore.
“So I thought I would just give it a try and put some stuff on Vinted to see what I can sell and if I can make some extra money from it. money before I went to college – and it just ended up going really well.
“There was a lot of interest in my stuff and since then I have never really stopped placing ads.”
Macy’s sells a wide variety of clothing and accessories, but she has the best luck with nightlife items and brands that are no longer found on the high street, like Morgan and Jane Norman.
And she says the more specific you are about the items you list on the app, the faster you’ll sell them.
Macy said, “I add the measurements of the items in my list, so for example the bust measurement of a top, the length of the inseams of a pair of pants, or the length of a skirt or dress.
“And I always sell the items that I mention the dimensions for. You notice that they sell better.”
The Vinted pro also says it’s important to be honest about the products you list on the site.
She said: “Definitely make sure you have clear photos. I think it sounds pretty obvious, but often adverts have really dark or blurry photos and it’s hard to see what you’re actually going to get.
“Also, if the item you are selling has any defects, it is very important to take clear photos of them and mention this in the advertisement.”
According to a National Geographic survey, one in six people say they now buy secondhand items. research commissioned by review site Trustpilot.
So this is the perfect time to make some extra money on sites like Vinted.
According to the popular platform, sellers do not have to pay taxes on the revenue they generate through the site.
According to HMRC, this is because the sale of personal items through platforms such as Vinted is not taxable in itself.
What sells fastest on Vinted?
According to Vinted bosses:
- Shoes are the fastest selling category in the past year (2023-2024): especially women’s sneakers, slippers And loafers And slippers for men, sandals And loafers.
- Swimwear And sportswear are the fastest selling clothing categories. For women, sweaters And coats were the fastest selling items, and for men, shorts were the fastest selling.
- Sports bags, fanny packs And beach bags are among the fastest-selling bags and accessories for women. Bracelets And belts were among the fastest-selling men’s accessories.
- Sportswear And costumes are among the fastest-selling children’s clothing.
”If the money a member earns on Vinted in a year is less than the amount he paid for the items he sells, then there is no question of tax “To pay,” a Vinted spokesperson explained.
”In general, only sellers who ‘trade’ for profit have to pay taxes.
‘Since 2017 there has been a tax-free allowance of £1,000 for people trading for profit.”
