A VINTED pro has shared her top selling tips after making more than £6,000 on the app – and when you upload items makes all the difference.
Laura Egan, from Glasgow, has seriously topped up her bank account by flogging second-hand clothing on the online marketplace.
Laura Egan has made more than £6,000 on Vinted[/caption]
Laura has shared her top tips for selling items quickly[/caption]
The savvy seller has a wardrobe full of stunning clothes that she sells after wearing ‘once or twice’[/caption]
The newlywed – who sells under @activegirlglasgow – has racked up almost 400 glowing, five-star reviews from satisfied buyers and cashed in £6,711.44 to date.
And she’s now revealed the 10 rules she follows to sell items fast on Vinted.
So if you’re eager to make money fast and have a wardrobe full of clothes you never wear, you’ve come to the right place.
In a TikTok post (@lauraegaann), Laura said: “I’ve sold a lot of clothes! I don’t resell, I just buy a LOT of clothes, tend to wear them once or twice and then sell them on!
“I’ve most recently been selling my full bridal wardrobe (yes, the engagement party dresses, hen do heels, wedding morning robes – all of it!) and I’ve learned some pretty good lessons along the way.”
First up, Laura says uploading items daily is very important when it comes to getting your items noticed.
To earn a “frequent uploader” badge on Vinted, sellers must post a minimum of five items over a 30-day period, which can boost your listings.
But Laura recommends uploading three to five items every DAY instead as Vinted “rewards consistency”.
She added: “Posting little and often keeps your items at the top of the feed.
“I upload at peak times when people will be scrolling eg. on the commute to work, after dinner etc.”
The savvy seller also strives to make her account look “curated” with a similar style throughout her posts to avoid it looking like a jumbled car boot sale.
“And make sure you’ve got a good bio telling people what they can expect to find on your shop”, she advises.
Laura always uses natural daylight for photos to ensure they’re as clear and bright as possible.
She urges fledgling sellers to avoid artificial lighting and taking photos at night, and says you should never edit your photos.
“Everything should show up looking true to the photos”. she said.
“Either hang clothes on a plain background or lay them flat on a white sheet.
“People like to see clothes with no distractions. Clean background equals faster sale.”
The description is just as important as the pictures, according to Laura.
She said: “If an item is flawed, don’t forget to mention it. I include size, condition, RRP, how many times I’ve worn it, where I wore it etc.
“Add every detail to the description. Give people a reason to trust you.”
And if an item doesn’t sell within a week, it is swiftly deleted and reuploaded.
Laura insists this gives listings “another shot with the algorithm” and is the perfect chance to include better keywords.
She said: “I’ve always found I get more views the second time.
Understanding tax implications
According to HMRC guidance, there is no new tax rule for people selling unwanted items online.
But you may need to register for Self Assessment and pay tax if you buy goods for resale with the intention of selling them for profit and generate total income exceeding £1,000 before expenses in any tax year.
In other words, anyone buying items specifically to resell them may be subject to tax, while personal decluttering remains tax-free.
How you acquire your items matters, because personal possessions and purchased inventory are taxed at different rates.
“If you’re buying stock to resell, track all your expenses including packaging, postage, and the original cost of items,” Oakenfull advises. “These can be deducted from your profits when calculating any potential tax liability.”
The key is knowing the difference between casual selling and running a small business, and planning accordingly.
“Make sure you’ve got good SEO keywords in the listing eg if it’s from your bridal wardrobe list things as ‘perfect for hen do’, ‘gorgeous bridal party dress’ etc.”
She continued: “Be quick and detailed with replies to messages, fast communication builds buyer confidence
“Package your items well. I always use the TikTok Shop postage bags and if anything is delicate I use tissue paper/bubble wrap.
“I also add in a thank you note which tends to go a long way with reviews, but not essential.
“And post your items quickly. People don’t want to hang around when they’re excited about their purchase. I aim to post next day when possible.”
