The start of a New Year. You might be looking around your home, wishing you had less stuff. How do you get rid of this stuff that still has value? You could donate it to a charity shop, but selling on Vinted will bring you some cash! Let’s take a look at how to start selling on Vinted so you can declutter your home & boost your bank balance.
Start Selling On Vinted
Vinted is a free-to-sell platform that easily connects you with thousands of potential buyers. The selling process is actually really easy. The easiest way to start selling on Vinted is to download the app to your phone. There is a web version, but the mobile version is much easier for taking photos of your items and quickly listing them on the site.
Once you have downloaded the app, create a profile and then grab that mountain of items you want to list. The key here is to take decent photos of your items and list them with as much simple but clear information as possible. Taking multiple photos of the item will help, as potential buyers can view the label of the garment or see the detail of the ornament. Add keywords that people will be searching for, such as the brand, and tag your product into the correct categories.
Set Your Pricing
You’ll also need to do a little bit of research on the price. A quick search of similar items on the platform will give you a ballpark figure of how to set your price. If it’s something you want rid of quickly, you could price it slightly lower to get interest. However, Vinted allows buyers to send offers for items, so pricing slightly higher than what you’re willing to let an item go for allows for some buyers to send offers in.
Keep an eye on your app and ensure your notifications are switched on so offers and purchases appear on your phone screen. Once you make a sale, you’ll have 5 days to send your item. You can set your preferred shipping partners (such as Royal Mail or InPost) via the app. You’ll get a shipping label (either digital or printed) so you can send it at your convenience. Dropping items off in lockers makes it easier for you to fit this in around your job or family commitments.
How To Sell More On Vinted
There are paid features that you can utilise on Vinted. These include promotions such as ‘bump’ to get your item in front of more people. You don’t need to use these, and you’ll still find people interested in your items. When potential buyers ‘favourite’ your item, you’ll get a notification within the app.
As well as buyers being able to send offers, you can also send offers to the people who have favourited your item. You can also set up bundle discounts. When you start selling on Vinted, take some time to set up these areas to maximise your chances of buyers chasing your goods.
Top Tips For Selling On Vinted
Here are some top tips for selling on Vinted:
- be honest about the condition of your items
- list during busy times
- refresh older listings
- make the most of seller protection for lost or damaged items
You’ll also need to look into potential trading income. If you sell for profit, it could be seen by HMRC as money earned that you ned to pay tax on. This will be different for each seller but it is worth looking into as you sell, as you may need to take that into account when setting your prices.
Final Thoughts
Selling on Vinted can be a great way to boost the money in your bank, whilst also getting rid of items you no longer want. Remember, you bought these things and they still have value, so it is worth making some money from them rather than just donating. Of course, this takes time and you need to figure out if it is worth your time to photograph items, list products, package them up and drop them off. Make sure you are getting something for that time! Start selling on Vinted today!
