CASHING IN
I have 500 five star reviews on Vinted – the mistake people always make & the information you MUST include to make cash
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A WOMAN has revealed that she has over 500 five star reviews on Vinted - and makes cash quick thanks to her top tips.
Nicole, a savvy Vinted seller who previously confessed to selling 10 items in one day on the marketplace app, explained that people always make the same mistake when it comes to uploading pictures of their items.
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Not only this, but she revealed the information you must include in descriptions to sell items fast, as well as the best times to post on Vinted.
In a clip shared on social media, the young woman responded to a comment that read: ‘How do you find your Vinted stock and sell things so quickly?’
Nicole then said: “I've been selling on Vinted for a few years now, I have over 500 five star reviews and in that time I have learnt a lot of what works and what doesn't work.”
The Vinted whizz explained that not only does she sell her old items, but she also buys stuff from charity shops too.
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She revealed: “85% of my stock is either my own, I have sorted out through my wardrobes or is from helping my nan have a clear out - you'll find on my account that I have a range of men's clothes, all women's sizes, toiletries, the works.
“I do go to charity shops and I do look for things to sell on, I'd say that's probably about 10% of the stuff that I sell. But yeah, most of the stuff is my own.”
When it comes to selling items quickly Nicole stressed the importance of the photos you upload.
She highlighted: “It sounds so obvious to say, but photos are everything.
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“They need to be clear. You need more than one.
“People might say they sell with one photo, but personally, I also buy off Vinted, and if I see something that only has one photo and they're not showing the back of a jacket, I think, oh, there's a mark there, they're hiding something.
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“The more photos you provide the better - front, back, labels, all of that, close ups of any detailing. You'd rather have more photos than not enough.”
Where descriptions are concerned, Nicole admitted: “I always try to be as descriptive as possible.
“I try to include the materials where I can, particularly if it's a high cotton percentage, because I know that's something that people search for a lot.
“And I like to put keywords in there and some hashtags - you don't have to, but I find that it does help.
“And I always put the RRP prices, I reinstate what the size is, say worn once or a handful of times, brand new with tags, sometimes why I'm selling it.
“Also, in the descriptions I put whether I have bundle discounts and that I'm open to offers, and I have 160 items on my account, because it incentivises people to click onto my account and instead of buying one item from me, they might buy two or three.”
New Vinted rules to be aware of
IF you fancy clearing out your wardrobe and getting rid of your old stuff on Vinted, you’ll need to consider the new rules that recently came into play.
If people are selling personal items for less than they paid new (which is generally the case for second-hand sales), there is no impact on tax.
However, since January 1, digital platforms, including eBay, Airbnb, Etsy, Amazon and Vinted, must share seller information with HMRC as part of a crackdown.
You're unlikely to be affected if you only sell a handful of second-hand items online each year - generally, only business sellers trading for profit might need to pay tax.
A tax-free allowance of £1,000 has been in place since 2017 for business sellers trading for profit - the only time that an individual personal item might be taxable is if it sells for more than £6,000 and there is a profit from the sale.
However, firms now have to pass on your data to HMRC if you sell 30 or more items a year or earn over £1,700.
It is part of a wider tax crackdown to help ensure that those who boost their income via side hustles pay up what they owe.
While your data won't be shared with HMRC if you earn between £1,000 and £1,700, you'll still need to pay tax as normal.
Nicole also shared advice on pricing, as she added: “Another thing is listing prices sensibly. A lot of people I see are pricing things too high.
“So definitely do your research with what you're selling.
“I know Vinted does give you recommended prices. I sometimes go a little bit above that and then if anyone makes me an offer, they're still getting a good deal and I’ve met in the middle with the price that I initially wanted.”
When items have been on her account for a long time, Nicole confessed: “I'm not very stubborn with how much I sell it for.
Why I hate Vinted, a real-life view
Fabulous Associate Editor Sarah Barns opens up on why she hates Vinted:
It's the king of second-hand fashion but I hate Vinted.
There I said it. Yes, it stops items going into landfill. Yes, it helps create additional side-hustle income for many.
And yes, you can get things at bargain prices. But it is just not my (shopping) bag.
From personal experience, I've bought 'cheap' bundles of children's clothes only for them to arrive dirty and misshapen.
Plus, with postage and buyer protection they didn't feel like such a great deal. I much prefer going to my local charity shop or supermarket for kids' stuff.
I've also bought more premium high-street items - a dress from Arket and a skirt from Cos - only to find they didn't fit properly and the colours were faded.
I attempted a bout of selling stuff but gave up after my £110 Veja trainers got lost in the post and I spent two hours on the phone to Royal Mail.
A major gripe with it is that it still encourages you to spend, spend, spend. I'm not sure I needed the items I did purchase, I just didn't want to miss out.
Also, the reselling of fast-fashion items - a £5 Shein top on Vinted for £17.50 - makes me feel a bit queasy.
Clothes shopping has become a daily hobby for a lot of people when really it should be something that's done once or twice a year as a necessity.
But the 18 million Vinted app users clearly disagree with me.
“If someone sends me an offer and it's been on my account for a few months, I'll probably accept it because I just want it gone at that point.
“Obviously if I decline that, it's just gonna sit in my room longer. It's not a sale for me, and I don't get the money.”
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Not only this, but Nicole also shared the best times to upload items on Vinted, as she concluded: “Listing things in the evenings is also a big one.
“Obviously people particularly in the week are working, so everyone is on their phone come the evening and shopping late at night, so evenings and weekends are key points.
“I find that Fridays and Saturdays, I get most of my sales.”
SOCIAL MEDIA USERS REACT
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @nicolelouux, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 14,600 views.
Social media users were thankful for the advice and many were keen to ask Nicole questions about selling second-hand items on Vinted.
One person said: “So helpful!!!”
What photos you should upload
High-quality and clear images will help your items stand out on Vinted amongst a vast array of items available on the platform.
Here are the five essential shots The Sun's Rose O'Sullivan recommends:
- Picture one: A clear shot of the front of the dress, gym set, trousers, etc
- Picture two: The back of the outfit
- Picture three: Photograph sleeve or pant length
- Picture four: Close-up of the stitching, or if any flaws on the item include zoomed-in shots of this too
- Picture five: If they are trousers, take pictures of lining, zips or buckles
Meanwhile, another asked: “Do you think the spotlight wardrobe works?”
To this, Nicole replied: “I have personally only used it once when it was on offer.
“I think it depends on what you’re selling, it can be worth it for high ticket items but I’ve heard mixed.
“Some people have sold a lot using it and others have experienced almost a shadow ban and barely even get views let alone sales!”
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Whilst someone else wondered: “Would car boot sales be good to find stock?”
Nicole wrote back and confirmed: “Absolutely!! I have been to one in years, I really need to get around to it and I also want to run one myself as I have so much stuff.”