Selling your old clothes is a great way to earn a bit of extra cash. But what if you could go one step further and actually make money by reselling things on Vinted?
Whether you’re just curious or thinking of starting a new side hustle, here’s everything you need to know to get going.
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What is Vinted and how does it work?
Vinted is a free app where you can sell second-hand clothes, shoes, accessories, and even some homeware.
You upload a few photos, write a short description, set your price; then Vinted handles payments and delivery.
The best part? There are no selling fees. The buyer covers postage, and you keep 100% of your earnings.
Can you actually make a profit on Vinted?
Yes, plenty of people do.
If you’re smart about what you sell and how you price it, Vinted can turn into a steady side income.
Many successful resellers:
- Find cheap stock – from charity shops, car boot sales, or clearance rails
- Focus on popular brands – like Zara, Nike, Levi’s, North Face, and vintage styles
- Keep an eye on trends – like oversized fits or Y2K fashion
You don’t need lots of cash upfront. Start small, reinvest your profits, and build from there.
A quick real-life example
One reader told us they picked up a pair of Nike trainers for £3 at a boot sale.
They sold them on Vinted for £18 and that kicked off their reselling side hustle.
Simple, small steps can lead to steady gains.
How much can you earn reselling on Vinted?
It depends on how much time and effort you put in:
- Selling your own items: around £50–£100 a month
- Part-time reselling: a few hundred a month is possible
- Full-time: some sellers earn much more, but it takes consistency
What to look for when buying to resell
When you’re sourcing new stock, look out for:
- Clothes in great or near-new condition
- Branded items or designer labels
- Items still with tags (BNWT)
- Trendy or seasonal pieces
- Quirky, bold, or retro items
Mistakes to avoid on Vinted
Common slip-ups that can cost you sales:
- Overpricing your items
- Poor, dark, or blurry photos
- Incomplete or vague descriptions
- Listing too infrequently
- Ignoring messages or offers
- Getting stung by a common Vinted scam
How to boost your sales
Some quick tips to help your items sell faster:
- Use bright, natural light for photos
- Be honest about flaws
- Add keywords: brand, size, condition
- Check completed listings to guide your prices
- Bundle items together where possible
What sells well on Vinted?
These types of items tend to shift quickly:
- Branded casualwear
- Trainers in decent condition
- Coats and jackets (especially in colder months)
- 90s/Y2K vintage styles
- Kids’ clothes in bundles
- Plus-size clothing (often in high demand)
Tools that can help
Here are a few handy tools to make selling even easier:
- Google Lens – to identify brands when sourcing stock
- PhotoRoom – to clean up or remove photo backgrounds
- Vinted search filters – to check what similar items sold for
Do you need to worry about tax?
If you’re only selling your own clothes now and then, you likely won’t need to worry about tax.
But if you’re buying items specifically to resell and making regular profits, HMRC might consider it a business.
It’s a good idea to keep records, just in case, especially with the new reporting that selling platforms need to undertake for HMRC.
Final thought
You don’t need to be a fashion expert or a tech whizz.
Start with things you already own, learn what sells, and build it up.
Vinted is free to use, easy to manage, and a great way to turn spare time into spare cash.
Ricky Willis is the original Skint Dad. A money-making enthusiast, father, and husband to Naomi. He is always looking for unique ways to earn a little extra.
