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A WOMAN has revealed she earns a lot of money and has over 300 followers on Vinted.
That’s why Becca, a 27-year-old bargain hunter from the UK, has revealed her quick tricks for really boosting sales.
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According to this mother, there are five simple things you can do “to make consistent sales on Vinted”.
Becca claimed that there is a “boring” task you need to do to make money fast and explained why you shouldn’t give people discounts anymore.
Becca, who has 360 followers on the marketplace app, first emphasized in a social media post how important it is to make sure your shipping options are effective for you.
She advised, “Make sure you only choose shipping options that you can execute successfully and ship reasonably quickly.”
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Becca then confirmed that she doesn’t ship with Royal Mail, or any post that requires a printer, as she only uses digital labels, to make her life easier.
She said she often uses Evri, InPost and Yodel because they live nearby.
Not only does she not have to pay for gas to get to the shipping locations, she can also ship her packages within 48 hours, which is why Becca has so many five-star reviews.
Additionally, Becca explained the importance of photos – and the slightly “overdone” task that makes all the difference.
She continued: “Take pictures of your clothes from every angle – I mean literally every angle, including the tags, the back, the sleeves, etc.”
Becca claimed that while this task may seem “a little tedious” and “a little over the top,” she revealed that doing it will satisfy buyers and can lead to potential sales.
Additionally, Becca advised, “Be sure to include photos of any imperfections, blemishes, or marks in your photos.”
The smart mom advised sellers to “bring everything” because people “appreciate honesty.”
Which photos should you upload?
High quality and clear images make your items stand out on Vinted among the wide range of items available on the platform
Here are the five essential shots that The Sun’s Rose O’Sullivan contains:
- Photo one: A clear photo of the front of the dress, sportswear, pants, etc.
- Photo two: The back of the outfit
- Photo three: Photo of sleeve or pant length
- Photo four: Close-up of the stitching, or if there are any defects on the item, please include zoomed-in photos of these as well
- Photo Five: If it’s pants, take photos of the lining, zippers, or buckles
Becca also explained why she will never message people with offers.
She confessed: “I personally don’t send spam messages – I know some people make a lot of sales by following messages when people mark their items as favorites. I personally don’t do that.”
Becca claims she doesn’t do this because she finds it “a little stressful” as a buyer.
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 will have to take into account the new rules that have recently been introduced.
If people sell personal belongings for less than the original price (which is usually the case with second-hand sales), this has no tax implications.
However, since January 1, digital platforms including eBay, Airbnb, Etsy, Amazon and Vinted must share seller information with the tax authorities as part of a stricter policy.
If you only sell a few second-hand items online each year, you probably won’t have this problem. Normally, only business sellers who are looking to make a profit have to pay tax.
Since 2017, there has been a £1,000 tax-free allowance for business sellers trading for profit. A personal item is only taxable if it is sold for more than £6,000 and a profit is made on the sale.
However, businesses must now pass on your details to the Tax and Customs Administration if you sell 30 or more items a year or earn more than £1,700.
It is part of a broader tax campaign to ensure that people who increase their income through part-time work actually pay what they owe.
If you earn between £1,000 and £1,700, your details will not be shared with the tax office. However, you will still have to pay tax as normal.
Finally, Becca emphasized that sellers should take advantage of the bundle discount feature.
She concluded: “Make sure you have your bundle discount turned on – people love buying bundles on Vinted.”
Do I have to pay tax on items I sell on Vinted?
FAST tax facts from the Vinted team…
- The only time an item is taxable is if it sells for more than £6,000 and there is a profit (sells for more than you paid for it). Even then you can use your £3,000 tax-free capital gains allowance to offset it.
- Generally, only business sellers who trade for profit (buying goods with the intention of selling them for more than they paid for them) are required to pay tax. Business sellers who trade for profit can take advantage of a £1,000 tax-free allowance, which has been in place since 2017.
- More information here: vinted.co.uk/no-changes-to-taxes
The Vinted expert said that people like a good deal and want to get more for their money, so if you offer bundle discounts, you are more likely to sell more.
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @becca.f.lifestylehas clearly caused quite a stir, as Vinted sellers thanked Becca in the comments for her advice.
One person said: “Great tips.”
Another added: “Sending offers never works for me! So I’m not going to do it anymore.”
