An experienced Vinted seller shares nine easy tips to earn more from your old clothing online, from timing when to respond to offers to negotiating a better price for your items
Trying to sell off some of your old wardrobe but don’t know where to start? An experienced Vinted seller reveals her top tips for maximising your clothes sales.
With over 16 million UK users, Vinted is fast-becoming one of the nation’s most popular sites for buying vintage or used clothes – and many users have even made thousands of the website. One of them is Charlotte Lister, who says she has managed to sell over £6500 worth of old clothing on the app. She also boasts nearly 500 reviews and a 4.9-star rating – a testament to her Vinted expertise.
As a recent winner of Ms Eco Pageants UK, Charlotte is also passionate about using the website to promote circular shopping. She says: “Platforms like Vinted give [worn] items a second life, reduce waste and encourage a more conscious approach to fashion.”
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Unfortunately, a downside of sites like Vinted is that sometimes you have to deal with unreasonable buyer requests, stiff competition and confusion over how much you should be accepting for your clothes. To help navigate these potential issues, Charlotte’s shares her top seller’s tips for haggling.
Price with negotiation in mind
“Always list items slightly higher than your bottom price,” Charlotte says. “This gives you room to accept offers while still getting the amount you want. For example, if you’re happy to take £10, list at £12–£15.”
Be open but set limits
Charlotte urges sellers not to feel pressured to accept every offer – especially if they feel it’s far too low. “I’ve had some ask for half the selling price,” she shares. “It’s best to politely decline and explain your reasoning like ‘Thanks for your offer, but this item is already priced fairly based on condition and brand’ or offer a slightly lower price than listed and hopefully you can meet in the middle.”
Use bundles to your advantage
Charlotte suggests: “Encourage buyers to purchase more than one item by offering bundle discounts. This often makes buyers more willing to pay closer to your asking price.
Respond quickly and politely
Leaving long gaps between messages is an easy way to lose an interested buyer. Charlotte says: “A fast, friendly reply keeps buyers engaged and makes them more likely to accept a fair counter-offer.”
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Highlight value in negotiations
“When countering an offer, mention why your price is fair condition, brand, rarity or the fact it’s new with tags. This helps buyers see they’re getting a good deal,” Charlotte says.
Time your acceptance
Charlotte recommends: “If you get a good offer quickly after listing, consider waiting a short while before accepting, sometimes you’ll get higher offers in the first 24 hours.”
Post in batches
The way you post also makes a difference. Charlotte says: “I find it works best to upload several items in one go rather than trickling them out weekly. This increases visibility, attracts more buyers browsing your profile, and encourages bulk purchases.”
Keep it friendly
“Buyers are more likely to agree to your terms if the tone is positive and warm,” Charlotte says. “A friendly conversation often makes people more flexible on price.”
Show the original listing for context
If you have a potential buyer who wants more images or to see what an item looks like when worn, Charlotte recommends searching on Google Images to find the original retailer’s listing – which usually shows professional model photos and the original or current selling price.
“This helps buyers see exactly what the item looks like and proves that my asking price is fair,” she adds.
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