Vinted: Tips and tricks for buying and selling

With a few simple tips and tricks, you can earn money or make real bargains via Vinted. Thanks to Vinted, you can buy and sell second-hand clothes via app or website

The right way to sell on Vinted – The most important tips

On Vinted you can sell your used clothes or swap them with others. Rummage your unloved pieces out of the depths of your wardrobe and stick to the following tips for a successful sale:

• Set up your profile: Fill out your profile completely and truthfully. In the description, you can tell potential buyers relevant information about you. Relevant here means, for example, your height, shipping options or whether you have pets.
• Photograph clothes: Upload well-exposed photos of the garments. Defects should also be visible in the photos. You can of course photograph the clothes on the hanger, but wearing pictures show the fit better and thus increase the likelihood of a sale.
• Upload items: Product descriptions should be as detailed as possible so that potential buyers know exactly what it is. You should describe the condition of your garment as well as any defects. Also, add hashtags to make your item easier to find.
• Contact: If you are contacted, you should answer questions about the garments in a friendly manner. Be helpful and discuss details with the buyer. Clarify all details about shipping and payment. Friendliness pays off – the buyer can rate you afterwards and the more good ratings you have, the more trustworthy you appear to others.
• Rating: After a successful sale, both you as the seller and the buyer can rate each other. If you leave a positive rating for your buyer, there is a good chance that they will do the same for you. But always be honest!

Shopping at Vinted: Here’s how

All items on Vinted come from private sellers and have usually been worn. We tell you here how to recognise trustworthy sellers and snatch up real bargains.

• Article search: The best way to find articles is to use the search function. You can also find products via hashtags. The more specific the search query, the better the products you will be shown.

• Check sellers: Look closely at the profiles of sellers. Another indication of trust is if the profile is verified, i.e. linked to other accounts like Google.

• Read reviews: Check how well other people have rated the member and read these reviews carefully. This way you will get a feel for the seller and their uploaded garments.

• Make contact: If you like an item, get in touch with the seller via “Enquiries”. Here you can ask questions and ultimately buy the product. Use the chat function to negotiate in a friendly manner.
• Payment: You can pay for items purchased through Vinted’s payment system. Here you are offered Buyer Protection, which includes a money-back guarantee and can be purchased for a small additional fee. However, you can also trust the seller completely and pay via PayPal or bank transfer.