I’ve made £1.5k on Vinted – the exact number of photos I need to upload to make money
A WOMAN has revealed that her simple tips have helped her earn more than £1,500 from Vinted.
Robyn Mort, a smart side hustler from Britain, explained that people always make the same common mistake that affects the algorithm, and that’s why their items don’t sell.
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Not only this, but she also revealed the exact number of photos you need to upload if you want to sell items and make money quickly.
The content creator and Vinted enthusiast, who recently revealed her best Vinted advice, has since taken to social media to share more tips and tricks, leaving many open-mouthed.
The blonde-haired beauty, who has made £1,528.01 from the online marketplace app, revealed her top five hacks to help Vinted users sell items quickly.
Post to TikTok under the username @budgetingrobynRobyn said: “I’ve made £1,500 from Vinted since last year and there are definitely tips you need to know to do well there and get sales quickly.”
Upload consistently
First of all, according to Robyn, it is important that you regularly upload items to Vinted.
She advised: “If you have 30 items to put on Vinted, don’t upload them all at once.
“Upload five consistently every day. I don’t know why, but it strengthens the algorithm on Vinted and eventually more people see your items.
“I take all my photos, I leave them on my phone, I take five a day and it’s super easy to do.”
Make offers
Not only this, but she also advised making offers, which she believes will in turn leave sales to be made.
She said: “Make sure you get deals on all your favorite items.
“If someone considers an item of yours to be their favorite, make them an offer right away.
“It doesn’t have to be a lot, it could be 50p or £1, and that person is more likely to buy that item because they think they got a good deal.
“I would say 50% of my offers are accepted almost immediately.”
Reupload items
Additionally, the Vinted fan claimed that if your items haven’t sold for eight weeks, it’s time to take action.
Robyn explains: “If your item hasn’t sold within eight weeks, delete it and re-upload it.
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.
“This brings it back to the top of the algorithm and back to the top of search for whatever you’re selling.
“I did this about three months ago with all my stuff and things that had just been sitting there that I thought would never sell and was tempted to take to a thrift store have now sold so quickly.”
Take three photos
And when uploading items, Robyn confessed to the magic number of photos you need to post.
She advised: “Take at least three photos of each item. I want to see at least the front, the back and the label.
Which photos to upload
High quality and clear images make your items stand out on Vinted among a wide range of items available on the platform
Here are the five essential shots The Sun’s Rose O’Sullivan includes:
- Photo one: A clear shot of the front of the dress, gym set, pants, etc
- Photo two: The back of the outfit
- Photo three: Photo of sleeve or pant length
- Image four: Close-up of the stitching, or if any defects on the item include zoomed-in photos of these
- Image five: If it’s pants, take photos of the lining, zippers, or buckles
“If there are any stains, little issues, if there is any detail, if there is a pocket on a jacket, make sure you give a zoomed in version of one of the individual functions of your article.
“Some of my items have eight to 10 photos because I have given up the detailed details of different parts of that item.
“Don’t just take a picture of the front and expect someone to buy it.”
Ask yourself
Finally, Robyn explained that if you want to make sales on Vinted, it’s about putting yourself in the buyer’s shoes.
She concluded: “When you post something, ask yourself, ‘would I buy that item?’
“Is there enough information in the caption? Is there enough information in the photos I posted to make someone want to buy that item?
“Put yourself in the shoes of the person scrolling.”
