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Telegraph
12-07-2025
- Automotive
- Telegraph
How to flog your wares at a car boot sale, and maximise your profits
If you're looking to clear out clutter and make a bit of extra cash, setting up a stall at a car boot sale can be a surprisingly effective way to do it. However, turning the things you no longer want into treasure for a buyer takes more than simply spreading a boot full of products and on to a table. Timing, pricing, presentation and negotiation skills all play a part in how much money you can make. Here, Telegraph Money explains the steps to take to get started, how to set the right price for your items and what to do if something goes wrong. What preparation do you need to do? Are there any tricks to laying out your stall? How do you price your items? Do you need insurance? What if someone tries to return something they think is faulty? FAQs What preparation do you need to do? Take the time to prepare properly. Start by sorting through what you plan to sell, such as toys, books, game consoles, clothing and garden equipment, making sure that they are in good working condition and old batteries have been replaced. 'If they're dusty, give them a quick wipe over with a cloth. If you're selling clothes, iron them. A little effort makes items look cared for, not like neglected junk,' said Kayleigh Davies, auctioneer and auction expert at Auctionet. It's also important to consider practical details, such as checking the weather forecast, bringing a cash float and arriving early to secure a good pitch. Ms Davies said: 'Tarpaulins are useful for covering everything in case of rain. Make sure you have plenty of change, as you may lose sales if you can't finish a transaction. And bear in mind that serious buyers arrive early, so you should be even earlier.' It is also worth checking whether there are any limits on what you can or can't sell at your chosen venue or if there are specialist sales more suited to your items. For example, if you are only selling clothes, it could be worth finding a clothing fair to sell at. Are there any tricks to laying out your stall? When it comes to setting up on the day, presentation is key. Use a trestle table with a tablecloth, and bring a clothes rail with you if you're selling clothes. 'Think about your setup from a shopper's perspective,' said Shannon Murphy, accredited professional organiser and founder of Simpl Living Co. 'Rummaging on the floor feels much less pleasant than browsing through clothes on a rail or walking alongside neat tables. Grouping your items by category is also helpful. Keep books together, children's toys in one spot and homeware in another, so people can quickly find what interests them.' If some of your items look a little tatty, don't be tempted to hide them at the back of your stall. 'If you have a lot of low-value items, think about making an 'everything 50p' or a '3 for £1' box. A clearly labelled bargain box can draw people in. But your most interesting or attractive items should be in a prominent place to draw attention,' said Ms Davies. How do you price your items? Do some research on sites like eBay or Facebook Marketplace to help give you an idea of how high to price your items, keeping in mind that if you've paid a pitch fee (the price to sell at a car boot), you'll want to earn more than this back. However, remember that since it's a car boot sale, people will be expecting bargains. Wayne Hemingway, co-founder of The Classic Car Boot Sale, said: 'If you don't have anything rare or valuable and you don't want to take stuff home, then price to sell and enjoy the ride.' If you have any higher-value items, you might decide to leave these unpriced to encourage conversation and haggling – but be aware this could put some buyers off. 'If items aren't priced, shy buyers might walk away, so if you're not using price labels, be prepared to notice when someone is gazing longingly at something so you can start with a hello or ask if they need help,' said Ms Davies. Decide beforehand the minimum price you're prepared to accept, and if items aren't shifting, consider bundling them to make them more attractive – this can work particularly well for items such as clothing of the same size or books by the same author. If you later realise you've undersold something, unfortunately, there's not much you can do about it. 'If you've undersold something, look on the bright side: one of your goals was to de-clutter and you've still done that, for a price you were happy to accept at the time' said Ms Davies. Do you need insurance? If you're a casual car boot seller, you probably won't need to take out insurance. However, it's best to check with the event organiser to be sure – they may have an insurance policy that covers all stallholders. On the other hand, if you're a regular trader and running car boot sales several times a year, consider buying public liability insurance. This will cover you against customer injury – if a customer trips over your stall, for instance – as well as damage to their property. If you're selling handmade items, you should also apply for product liability insurance. This will protect you in the event a customer makes a claim because of a faulty product you sold that caused injury or damage. What if someone tries to return something they think is faulty? Unless you're selling handcrafted items, you have no obligation to refund a customer, and many car boot sale sellers choose to clearly display signs saying 'no refunds'. Although these signs are not legally binding, they inform customers that you're not prepared to accept returns. However, it's important that you do not mislead customers or sell unsafe goods, so don't say that something works when it doesn't. If a customer asks to return an item, be polite and hear them out. If the issue is genuine, you might decide to accept the return as a gesture of goodwill, particularly if you're likely to come back to the event in the future. But if the item was accurately described, you're within your rights to decline. FAQs Can I just turn up on the day? The rules differ from sale to sale, but it is common for car boot sales to let you turn up on the day, secure a pitch and start selling. There will usually be a seller arrival time and a buyer arrival time, so make sure you're prepared to get there early. It is rare, but some locations – such as Peckham in London – have high demand, which can mean that there is a booking system, so it is worth checking in advance so you're not disappointed on the day. How much does it cost to attend? The cost of a pitch will depend on the car boot sale you choose and the size of your vehicle or, in some instances, the amount of things you want to sell. However, as a rough guide, pitches usually start at around £10 and rise to about £30 if you are bringing a van on the day. There is no official database of car boot sales, but websites such as Car Boot Junction have a wealth of information on local events, so you can find ones near you. Do I need a car? No, despite the name, you do not necessarily need a car for a car boot sale. Walk-in sellers can often buy a smaller pitch on the day and use a table or rails to display their items. However, policies differ, so it's worth consulting the rules at individual events before attending.
The Sun
08-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
I made £113 in 24 hours on Vinted with my ‘mystery' trick – everything sells so quickly
A VINTED seller has revealed her "mystery" hack that has helped her make more than £100 in just a day. The marketplace platform is one of the most popular in the UK, where users can buy and sell unwanted clothes. 3 More than 16million people in the UK are currently signed up to the site. Most people sell clothes on Vinted, but you can also flog things like toys, cosmetics, beauty gadgets, homeware, kitchenware, pet items, electronics, sports equipment and books. Generally, you need to add a few photos of the item and a description, as well as choose a category and set your price. But Cherelle Fulton, from Edinburgh, has seen huge success on the app with just one picture per listing, and very little detail about her items. "Mystery bundles is the way forward", the savvy seller insisted. Cherelle packages up five to 12 items per bag that is then listed for £5. Buyers take a gamble with the bundles as they are only told the age range for kids clothes, or the UK women's size, and can't see the items through the bag in the picture. But the Scots mum always includes a promise in her description that an extra item will be thrown in for free if one piece has "any slight marks". She's already cashed in £200 in total from her bundles, with £113.20 earned in less than 24 hours. And she has more than 3,000 glowing five-star reviews on her Vinted page (@cherellefulton1). I've made almost £4.5k on Vinted & here's the 18 unexpected brands that will make you a fortune, including Jane Norman Cherelle took to TikTok to give more details on her mystery bundle hack. She said: "I've been getting this question a lot about how many items I'm putting in each bag. "So it's like a mix really. I've obviously sold a lot of bags. Some bags have five, some bags six, some bags seven. "And then there's been bags that are like 10 plus [items], like 12. And then I had a 0-3 months newborn girls bundle. I had like 30 items in that one. So it really just depends on the brands. "So if it's better brands like Zara, River Island, Next then I'll maybe put a bit less in. But if it's brands like Shein, Primark, so on then maybe like five or six items. "Buti n all the bundles, there's still like way more worth than what I'm selling them for. "I'm currently doing more just now so I'm hoping to upload loads more." Her Vinted video quickly racked up more than 147,000 views on TikTok (@cfultonx) with struggling sellers desperate to try her trick. One said: "I'll definitely be giving this a go! I've had loads of stuff on mine for ages." "Why on earth haven't I thought of doing this", cried a second. Someone else wrote: "This sounds like a good idea, struggling to shift some bits might give this a go." A fourth echoed: "Such a good idea." Meanwhile, a fifth added: "Brilliant idea, gonna give it a go." Others who have given the hack a go already also chimed in, as one person said: "Bundles definitely sell better I've found." "I sell them on eBay and they fly out", another person agreed. Vinted rule to be aware of IF you fancy clearing out your wardrobe and getting rid of your old stuff on Vinted, you'll need to consider the new rules that recently came into play. If people are selling personal items for less than they paid new (which is generally the case for second-hand sales), there is no impact on tax. However, since January 1, digital platforms, including eBay, Airbnb, Etsy, Amazon and Vinted, must share seller information with HMRC as part of a crackdown. You're unlikely to be affected if you only sell a handful of second-hand items online each year - generally, only business sellers trading for profit might need to pay tax. A tax-free allowance of £1,000 has been in place since 2017 for business sellers trading for profit - the only time that an individual personal item might be taxable is if it sells for more than £6,000 and there is a profit from the sale. However, firms now have to pass on your data to HMRC if you sell 30 or more items a year or earn over £1,700. It is part of a wider tax crackdown to help ensure that those who boost their income via side hustles pay up what they owe. While your data won't be shared with HMRC if you earn between £1,000 and £1,700, you'll still need to pay tax as normal.
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
I'm a Car Expert: This Is Why No One Wants To Buy Your Car
Selling a used car? Buyers are naturally more skeptical than they would be with something new. Everything from how you advertise the vehicle and how it looks to the price and even the description can make or break their interest. Read Next: Check Out: For those who are having trouble selling their used car, here's what car experts have to say. The most important step to selling a car is to get the listing in front of potential buyers. 'It's almost impossible for you to control the audience that sees your car,' Melanie Musson, auto industry expert with wrote in an email. 'You could miss selling to people who are looking exactly for what you're selling, just because they don't ever see that it's for sale.' Musson recommended listing the car on as many platforms as possible. 'When you have to start paying for listings, you'll need to be more picky because it's not worth spending $100 to advertise a car that you're selling for $1,000,' she added. And never underestimate the value of putting a sign in your window. 'People will see that every time you drive or even when your car is parked in front of your house,' she explained. Be Aware: First impressions matter. Photos are often the first thing potential buyers see when you're selling a car. 'Low-quality photos [are] not enough. You would think how often sellers post blurry, dark photos or only one shot. Buyers scroll on past,' Alex Black, chief marketing officer at EpicVIN, wrote in an email. 'Wash the car, take photos during the day, photograph everything — interior and exterior, tires too.' And once you've captured people's attention, you need to make sure the car is clean. 'A messy car is an immediate turn-off. No one wants to imagine driving around a car with someone else's obvious ownership present,' Musson said. 'Have the car detailed before listing it for sale.' Jadon Geerts, owner of Geerts Detailing, works closely with several in his local area of Appleton, Wisconsin, to make filthy cars look brand new again. 'I'll go through everything from vacuuming to hot water carpet extraction on the inside. For the outside, I'm often doing paint correction for swirls and deep scratches,' he explained. 'They keep the flow of work coming to me, and I'm assuming it is because it helps them move the cars off the lot.' A clean car and high-quality images aren't enough. Just because everything looks good on the outside doesn't mean buyers won't question what's under the hood. ''Runs great' isn't good enough. Buyers would like to know: accidents? Number of owners? Why are you selling? Be truthful — honesty sells,' Black explained. Buyers want proof that the car has been cared for. Without a maintenance record, it's hard for them to trust that you've kept up with oil changes, tire rotations, brake work and other routine services. 'With no proof the oil's been turned or brakes have been changed, consumers assume the worst,' Black said. 'A handful of receipts, on the other hand, do contribute.' Musson also suggested being honest about everything, even if it's not in the car's records. 'If the last time you had it in for an oil change, the tech said, 'This car has no leaks and will probably make it to 300,000 miles,' tell the prospective buyer. Be honest,' she said. Be realistic about the pricing. 'People want a deal. No one wants to pay more than they should. So, price your car according to the value you find on Kelley Blue Book, and then be willing to negotiate,' Musson explained. More From GOBankingRates 10 Used Cars That Will Last Longer Than an Average New Vehicle This article originally appeared on I'm a Car Expert: This Is Why No One Wants To Buy Your Car
The Sun
03-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Your ultimate guide to buying and selling on Vinted – including 50p sale trick and little-known price rule
MILLIONS use Vinted to make cash and find bargains - but how many tricks do you know? We spoke to top Vinted sellers and experts to reveal their top tips, including the 50p rule and a little-known price trick. 4 4 4 Vinted is one of the most popular marketplace platforms in the UK, where you can buy and sell unwanted clothes. More than 16million people in the UK are currently signed up to the site. From how to get your listings seen by more people to finding low-priced gems and protecting yourself as a buyer or seller, here's everything you need to know. Set yourself up as a seller Some Vinted sellers make a few pounds here and there - but others have reported making hundreds or even thousands of pounds a month. For example, successful full-time Vinted seller Irem, who runs the TikTok account @pastgems, says she has made £110,000 on the platform. Most people sell clothes on Vinted, but you can also flog things like toys, cosmetics, beauty gadgets, homeware, kitchenware, pet items, electronics, sports equipment and books. You'll need to add a few photos of the item and a description, as well as choose a category and set your price. How to boost your sales Long-time Vinted seller Melanie Monchar (@melaniemonch on Vinted), has more than 400 five-star reviews and has been selling for four years. The mum-of-three has outlined her checklist when it comes to being successful with sales: Photos "stop the scroll" when buyers are looking so it's important they are clear, taken in natural lighting and show off the item. Iron any creases and make sure they look clean. Use a nice background. Find the best title. Use keywords that buyers are searching for. Price it right. Look what items sell for on Vinted and elsewhere. You can do this by looking on eBay using the 'sold items' function. Use the 'show only' filter on the left-hand side of the screen and then select 'sold items'. Timing is everything. Think about the time of year you're selling - make sure your listings are seasonal. Melanie recently sold give summer dresses within an hour of them going live as hot weather hit the UK. Use the description. Make sure you have a detailed description of each item, and include any flaws for transparency. Melanie likes to include measurements and fabric type, and she'll also use relevant hashtags in all her listings. Another top seller, Chloe Chandler, says you should avoid putting one word in the description at all costs. I've made almost £4.5k on Vinted & here's the 18 unexpected brands that will make you a fortune, including Jane Norman The seller, who has cashed in more than £4,000 through Vinted, says: "You shouldn't just be putting 'size medium' or 'great condition' or 'brand new' - it should be a list of things about the item to make the buyer want to buy it. Write a whole paragraph if you can." She says another common mistake people make is leaving items active for too long. "After a month, say even three weeks, remove the item and re-upload it, especially during payday weekend," she says. I've made £1.2k on Vinted - I have a 50p trick for sales THRIFTY fashionista Zakia Moulaoui Guery has made £1,200 on Vinted and even flogged a dress to a BAFTAs guest. The 37-year-old from Edinburgh, who is the CEO and founder of walking tour company Invisible Cities, has sold 48 items on Vinted over the last two years. "I only sell vintage or retro-inspired pieces on Vinted. I think unique items sell well," she says. "If it's something you definitely cannot find somewhere else, whether it's a dress that has a particular vibe or era, that might sell a lot quicker. "But also good brands. So if you sell something that is a little bit pricey on the high street at an affordable price, that will get snapped up quickly. COS for example, or even things that are no longer made anymore. "Cosmetics as well, it's not only clothing, it's also the beauty brands and stuff. That's where you can make a lot of money." Zakia chose the username @VintageMamaScot which showcases her wardrobe style and is a nod to her beloved mum, who passed away during the Covid pandemic. Her most exciting sale to date was a red sequinned maxi dress which she had found in a New York thrift store for just $6 (£4.49). Zakia was gutted when she realised the bargain buy was too big for her so decided to sell it instead. She managed to sell it on for £15, three times what she paid for it, and even discovered the frock had made it all the way to the BAFTAs. One of Zakia's best tips is to start by knowing the minimum amount you would sell an item for so you can reduce the price if needed. "If I'm reposting, I knock off £1 or 50p. Reducing your items regularly works quite well," she says. How to shift your items fast Vinted rewards sellers who upload regularly by pushing their listings out to more buyers. You can try to establish yourself as a frequent uploader by spreading out your listings and not uploading everything at once. Or you can delete and re-upload items that haven't sold. You could also make your items more attractive to buyers by offering bundle discounts. This means a buyer gets a set discount of your choosing if they buy multiple items from you. These discounts usually range from 5% to 50%. Consumer expert Holly Jay-Smith says you can stand out by being thoughtful with your packaging. This helps to boost your good reviews - which Holly says helps to shift your items. Holly, who runs money-saving blog says: "You can buy postage bags and 'thank you' cards very cheaply on eBay. "I usually pop in a small bag of Haribo from a multipack at Home Bargains. "When I started doing this, I noticed I got five-star reviews every time." Holly says her items sold about three times faster once she had better reviews. Getting the price right can also boost your sales. Super seller Annmarie McGunnigle says a "magic price point" for her is £6.50. The 44-year-old says: "From a selling point of view, it's a step up from £5 but for buyers, it's the magic 'less than £10' when you factor in buyer protection and postage." Annmarie, who has sold more than 3,500 items on the app, says her pricing rule is "first price, right price". "I originally tried to factor in a buffer to allow for price negotiation and discounts but it didn't sit well with me as I feel as a buyer it is obvious when people do this so I try to go with a first price, right price approach," she says. "People will still try to negotiate because if you don't ask you don't get - right! "But I think if your price is fair to begin with people will normally pay the full asking price when you refuse their offer." "I work at Vinted - my five ways to shift your items fast" WANT an insider's tips to selling your items fast? Natacha Blanchard from Vinted has exclusively dished her secrets to selling success. Time it right. If you upload just before the weekend it will maximise your chances of getting a sale because the weekend is the most popular time for people to browse Vinted. Bank Holidays are another great time to list items. Sell complementary items at the same time. If you're selling a few items that work well together as an outfit, mention them in your description and point people towards your other items. Mention trends. If your item fits into a certain fashion trend or style you should mention in the description. For example, "Y2K", "boyfriend jeans" or "quiet luxury". Make your photos look their best. Your first photo should clearly show the entire item from the front. Photos are best taken against a plain, white or neutral background. With lighter-coloured items, use a darker background to create contrast. Capture multiple angles and take close-ups of details, including of any flaws. The more photos you take, the better. Make sure the price is right. A good rule of thumb is that for items "new with tags" or "new without tags", a good suggested price is 60-80% of the retail price. For "very good" condition, try 40-60% of the retail price. For "good" or "satisfactory", go for 20-40%. Paying extra for Bumps and Wardrobe Spotlights isn't worth it Vinted offers different ways to get your listings in front of more buyers - but you have to pay for them, and it usually isn't worth it. When you "Bump" an item, it will appear higher up in buyers' newsfeeds and search results for either three consecutive days. You can choose to do this either locally or internationally. The cost of a bump varies depending on the item's price, duration of the bump, and whether you're bumping locally or internationally. An item I'm selling on Vinted currently for £5 would cost £1 for a three-day bump or £1.55 for a seven-day bump. Another option is to pay for a Wardrobe Spotlight, which will show a few of your listings to buyers in their newsfeeds and search results. The spotlight will highlight up to five items that a user is most likely to buy from you. The Vinted algorithm means they'll see at least two items matching their newsfeed preferences or search filters. Again, the price varies, depending on your wardrobe's size and value. Some sellers have reported spending £6.95 on a Wardrobe Spotlight for seven days, but others have said they spent more. If you have more listings and higher value items, you'll pay more for the Wardrobe Spotlight. Melanie says she doesn't tend to use Bumps and Wardrobe Spotlights as her items tend to sell without them, but they might be a good option for you if you want to sell quickly. Holly also says that from her own experience it "doesn't make much difference". "When you first upload your item, Vinted shows it to fewer people, probably to encourage you to pay for extra exposure," she says. "But after about a week, your listings start appearing in more searches anyway. "If you have a large number of items and things aren't selling, a Bump or Spotlight could be worth trying once to see how it works for you." Cash in on sales When a buyer pays for an item, the payment will appear as "Pending" in your Vinted Balance. Buyers have two days after an item has been delivered to either confirm that everything is okay with the order or to say they have an issue and submit a claim. The order won't be completed until the buyer confirms either way. Until then, the money is temporarily stored by Vinted's payment service provider and won't be available to you. But once the order is completed, the payment will move to your "Available balance". You can then either withdraw the money to your bank account or you can keep it in your Vinted wallet and use it to buy from other sellers on the platform. If you don't withdraw the money, it will automatically be used on your next Vinted purchase. But you could boost your earnings even further by putting the money into an easy-access account with a high interest rate. The best rate you can get currently is 5% with Chase's Saver With Boosted Rate account. Avoid a postage mistake As a seller you won't need to pay for postage as this is covered by the buyer. The cost varies based on the parcel size and how far it has to travel. Sellers can set their preferred shipping option, for example if you have an In Post locker near you or if you're closer to a Royal Mail locker. Experts say if you have multiple shipping options then it increases your chance of selling, so you need to weigh this up before excluding any options. You'll have five business days to send the item, otherwise the order will be cancelled. If you can't send the order on time, you can ask the buyer to agree on extending the deadline by either three or five business days. The buyer doesn't have to accept your request. How to get a bargain as a buyer We've rounded up x top tips to help you find bargains on Vinted, based on tips from our experts. Be specific. For example, rather than searching for "vintage dress" you could try "floral midi dress 90s". You should try to avoid trendy keywords though such as "vintage", "retro" and "y2k" as sellers often capitalise on trends and this can drive up their prices. The best deals are often snapped up quickly so if there's something you're looking for you should add it to your Saved Searches. This means you'll get a notification when new items matching your criteria are listed, so you'll be able to bag them quickly. Shop out of season. You'll find these items are less in demand and sellers will be more open to offers. Don't be afraid to haggle but don't be cheeky, a 10-15% discount is usually acceptable. Holly always send the seller a nice message first to ask if they can accept the offer and compliments them on the item. Look for bundles. Some sellers will offer a discount on items and postage costs if you buy multiple ones from them. For example, if you're looking for kids clothes find a seller who is selling lots of items so you can avoid paying extra to get different items delivered. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS IF you're buying and selling on Vinted then you need to know about your rights. Sellers If a buyer wants to return an item because they don't like it or it doesn't fit, you don't have to accept a return. However, they can open disputes, and for example they might claim an item has not arrived, that it's damaged or doesn't match the description. Melanie says she doesn't sell anything over £25 "as there isn't enough protection for sellers and that's the most I'm prepared to lose". Take photos of the items before sealing up the parcel and your postage receipt. If you don't take photos and a buyer opens a complaint, then there's no way of proving you sent the items in good condition. If Vinted sides with the buyer, that means you lose out on the money from the sale - and the item too. Buyers Vinted will offer some buyer and seller protection - but only if you complete all your transactions and communication on the platform and follow its rules. If you buy from a business seller, you've got the same rights as if you bought from any other online retailer. Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, items have to be of satisfactory quality, free from defects, match the description and last a reasonable length of time. If not then you are entitled to a full refund within 30 days of your purchase, or a repair or replacement after that time. You're also allowed to change your mind. You've got up to 14 days to tell the seller you've changed your mind about the item, and another 14 days to return it. The seller will decide if they want the items returned, and bear in mind you pay have to pay the return postage. If you're buying from a private seller (as is the case with most sellers on Vinted), you've got less protections. That's because private sellers are not covered by the Consumer Rights Act 2015. However items still have to be "as described", and Vinted does have a Buyer Protection policy. Under this, you have two days from the date the item was delivered to say you've got an issue with it. This will cover you if the item doesn't arrive, is damaged or isn't as described. If you don't act within the two days, the payment will be sent to the seller and you won't be able to do anything else. You should be aware that there isn't an independent dispute resolution provider for the online marketplace currently. Avoid hidden costs Like eBay and Depop, Vinted doesn't charge sellers to list items. However there are some hidden costs to watch out for. For example, you'll need to think about packaging your items for postage, which might involve buying bags or boxes. However you could cut costs down by keeping hold of any boxes you've received deliveries in. A pack of 100 postage bags in different sizes costs just £5.34 on Amazon. You should also consider the costs of printing out any shipping labels, for example on paper and ink. As a buyer, you'll need to pay for the shipping costs and also a Buyer Protection Fee. This is 3 to 8% of the item's price plus a small fixed amount of 30p to 80p. For example, a PrettyLittleThing dress currently selling for £7 costs £8.05 with the Buyer Protection added. You should factor these into your budget when you're buying an item. How to avoid being scammed or ripped off YOU should always keep an eye out for potential scams on online marketplaces. Buyers should look out for items where the price seems unbelievably low, especially if it's a designer piece or highly sought after. Genuine sellers should also provide plenty of clear, well-lit photos from multiple angles. Be suspicious if the listing only uses stock photos from the brand's website, or low-quality or blurry images. Check whether logos look correctly proportioned and placed accurately, as well as the spacing and alignment. If you're buying a designer item, you could ask the seller for a photo of the unique serial number or date code. Holly says you can also ask the sellers for extra photos or proof like receipts or original packaging. Which? has a good guide for spotting fake items if you're unsure. Also check the seller's reviews and see if they're largely positive or if there's any negative feedback mentioning fakes, bad communication or non-delivery. Never pay for an item outside the app. Some scammers will try to persuade you to pay through PayPal Friends and Family, bank transfer, or other external methods. It's also a major red flag if the seller tries to move the conversation to any platform other than Vinted. The same goes if you're a seller - don't let buyers try to pay or communicate with you off-platform. Josh Neuman, eCommerce expert and founder of Chummy Tees, says as a seller you shouldn't skip using the tracked label that Vinted gives you. "If the buyer claims the package never arrived and you didn't scan it properly, you're not covered," he said. "Also, always take a photo of the item packed in the parcel with the label on it before dropping it off. That's your last line of defence if anything gets messy." Don't get caught out by tax This won't affect most Vinted sellers, but if you become a "super seller" you'll need to be aware of when you should be paying tax. Everyone has a "trading allowance" of £1,000 a year. This means you can earn up to that amount from side hustles or sales without paying tax on what you have made. However, anything earned over the trading allowance threshold will be taxed at your marginal rate. You'll need to pay this by completing a self-assessment tax return. Make sure to keep a record of what you earn and any expenses you have to pay.
The Sun
30-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
I've made over £35k on Vinted & here are the best times to list items – & why you need to upload your old clothes TODAY
IF you've got a wardrobe full of old clothes you never wear and could do with a few extra quid in your pocket, you've come to the right place. A savvy man who has made more than £35,000 by flogging second-hand items on Vinted, has shared his top tips to making cash quickly. 3 And according to Ted Filby, 18, a young business owner from the UK, selling items fast on the marketplace app is all in the timing. Posting on social media, Ted revealed the ' best times to list on Vinted for highest chance of sale.' He explained that thanks to his advice, it has 'helped [him] make over £35k.' While Ted recognised that Friday evenings are a great time to post, he suggested that sellers should upload items to the app during the middle of day, from 12pm to 2pm. Where evenings are concerned, he recommended listing items between 6pm and 10pm. And for those wanting to upload their old stuff during the weekend, he recognised between 10am and 3pm as the best time slot. Not only this, but the savvy content creator also revealed the 'best time of the year' to upload items to Vinted, for those wanting to maximise sales. He stressed that it's a good idea to list items around pay day and at the start of the month - so you'll need to get listing items today if you want to make cash fast. He also stressed that tapping into seasons plays a big part in how fast you will sell stock. Ted claimed that with summer finally here and the weather heating up, he plans to begin uploading summer stock. I've made £2.5k on Vinted in three months - here's my top tips, including the best day of the week to list your items But that's not all, as Ted recognised that after Christmas is also a great time to sell on Vinted. And finally, Ted claimed that 'discount times', such as Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Boxing Day, are peak times when shoppers are actively looking on the app. Do you need to pay tax on items sold on Vinted? QUICK facts on tax from the team at Vinted... The only time that an item might be taxable is if it sells for more than £6,000 and there is profit (sells for more than you paid for it). Even then, you can use your capital gains tax-free allowance of £3,000 to offset it. Generally, only business sellers trading for profit (buying goods with the purpose of selling for more than they paid for them) might need to pay tax. Business sellers who trade for profit can use a tax-free allowance of £1,000, which has been in place since 2017. More information here: Social media users react The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @ tedfilby, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 86,800 views. It's also amassed 3,701 likes, 114 comments and 2,535 saves. Vinted sellers were thankful for the handy advice, as one person said: 'Good tips for the sellers!' New Vinted rules to be aware of IF you fancy clearing out your wardrobe and getting rid of your old stuff on Vinted, you'll need to consider the new rules that recently came into play. If people are selling personal items for less than they paid new (which is generally the case for second-hand sales), there is no impact on tax. However, since January 1, digital platforms, including eBay, Airbnb, Etsy, Amazon and Vinted, must share seller information with HMRC as part of a crackdown. You're unlikely to be affected if you only sell a handful of second-hand items online each year - generally, only business sellers trading for profit might need to pay tax. A tax-free allowance of £1,000 has been in place since 2017 for business sellers trading for profit - the only time that an individual personal item might be taxable is if it sells for more than £6,000 and there is a profit from the sale. However, firms now have to pass on your data to HMRC if you sell 30 or more items a year or earn over £1,700. It is part of a wider tax crackdown to help ensure that those who boost their income via side hustles pay up what they owe. While your data won't be shared with HMRC if you earn between £1,000 and £1,700, you'll still need to pay tax as normal. But at the same time, others shared what they do to sell items fast, as one woman simply wrote: 'Accept all offers.' Another agreed and penned: 'Accepting reasonable offers, send items the same/next day.' Whilst a third explained: 'I also sell preloved clothing! Shipped either the same day or next day! I accept offers and bundles!!'
