Sell at the right times

According to the app, the weekend is the most popular time for browsing and shopping: this is when you can expect people to ‘favourite’ the most items and complete their purchases. Sellers are most busy listing on Saturday afternoons, and shopping happens most frequently on Sunday evenings, so prepare your listings accordingly.

“Listing items when they’re really in-season – knits in autumn, lighter jackets in spring – is also more likely to result in a quicker sale (and less haggling, so more money),” suggests Blanchard. “It may sound obvious, but people are simply more likely to be shopping for summer clothing in the summer and winter items in the winter, so it’s worth storing items that are out of season to maximise their sales potential at a later date.

“Things can sell really quickly when you react to events, such as winter boots and raincoats when the rainy season starts or lightweight dresses and sunglasses during a heatwave, so keep an eye on the weather forecast and curate your account accordingly,” she adds.

Good customer service will get you far

“While you may just be getting rid of a few unwanted items or raising cash for an upcoming event, prioritising giving buyers a good service – so communicating well, answering any questions and posting items quickly – will always stand you in good stead,” shares Julie Thompson Dredge, a Vinted user who has made over £1,000 since March 2024. “Posting the item the same day (or the day after) someone has bought it is something people are really impressed by, as is a little direct message to say thanks for buying and that the item is on its way.”

Know what’s worth ‘boosting’ and what’s not

Last year, my heart nearly stopped when I saw a pair of pristine condition, in-box vintage Jimmy Choo slingbacks for sale on Vinted. I immediately bought them, but being from the 90s, the sizing came up just a little bit too small to be comfortable. When I re-uploaded them to sell on, I decided to ‘boost’ the listing using Vinted’s in-app feature, which costs around £7 for seven days and will prioritise your item within the algorithm, meaning that it’s likely to get more eyes on it than it usually would. Because it was a luxury item, I knew paying for the boost would be a worthwhile investment (I ended up selling them for £120 in just a few hours), but for budget items or high street labels, it might not pay off, so be discerning.

How to actually earn money from Vinted, according to people who have made thousands