How to Sell on Vinted UK – A Beginners Guide to Making £100-£300 a Month

Vinted has become the go-to place for buying and selling second-hand clothing in the UK, and for good reason. There are no selling fees for sellers, the platform has millions of active buyers, and children’s items in particular sell quickly and consistently. If you have wardrobes full of outgrown school uniforms, baby clothes, or your own unwanted pieces, this is where to start.

This is a practical guide to getting your first sales, pricing effectively, and building a positive reputation that keeps buyers coming back.

What sells well on Vinted

Children’s clothing is the fastest-selling category by a significant margin. Kids outgrow things so quickly that items are often barely worn, and buyers know they can find good quality for a fraction of the retail price. Branded children’s items, school uniforms, and name brand baby clothes tend to sell within hours of listing.

Adult women’s clothing sells well if it’s in good condition and from recognisable brands. High street brands like Zara, H&M, ASOS, and M&S sell reliably. Trainers, bags, and accessories are also consistently popular.

How to photograph your items

Good photographs are the single biggest factor in how quickly your item sells and what price it achieves. Photograph against a plain light background, ideally white or light grey. Natural daylight is much better than artificial lighting. Take one photo of the full item laid flat, one on a hanger, and close-up photos of any labels, brand logos, or details.

How to price your items

The most common mistake new Vinted sellers make is pricing too high. Start at around 20 to 30% below similar sold items for your first few listings. This gets you your initial reviews, which are crucial on Vinted because buyers filter by seller rating. Once you have five or more positive reviews, you can price more confidently.

Search Vinted for the same item before listing and filter by sold items to see what price it actually sold for, not what people are asking. Buyers know the market well and overpriced items just sit unseen.

Writing a good listing

Include: the brand, the size (both the label size and measurements if you can), the condition, and any relevant details like whether it’s been washed. Be honest about any flaws. A minor flaw disclosed upfront is fine. A flaw discovered by the buyer is a return request and a negative review.

Include keywords in the title that buyers actually search for. ‘Zara girls floral dress age 5 6 summer’ will appear in more searches than ‘Pretty dress good condition.’ Think about what a buyer would type into the search bar.

Getting your first sale

Share your listings to your Vinted profile as soon as you post them. The platform’s algorithm favours recently active sellers. Check in every day or two and refresh listings if they’re not getting views. Price competitively for your first five sales. Respond to messages quickly. Send items within the stated dispatch time. These four things, done consistently, will build your reputation and make future sales easier.

Can you make £100 to £300 a month consistently?

Yes, if you’re clearing out regularly and have a reasonably stocked wardrobe. Most people who sell consistently on Vinted do it in waves: a big clear-out every couple of months generates a batch of sales. If you’re actively sourcing items to resell, for example buying bundles at car boot sales or charity shops, you can make it more consistent. The key is not to overthink it. List everything you’re not wearing. Price it fairly. Keep on top of messages. The rest takes care of itself.