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Selling on Vinted, seriously

Sales tracking and profitability — clear guides for Vinted sellers who want to run their business, not be run by it.

Seasonality

What to sell on Vinted in September? The autumn-shift numbers

3 million real sales analysed: boots +41%, coats +21%, jumpers +12% — and what to store without slashing prices. September's listing calendar, backed by data.

3 September 2026 · 6 min read
UK guide

September is coming: the UK reseller's autumn plan for Vinted

Back-to-school, first cold snap, Halloween, early Christmas: what to list and when, for the strongest quarter of the UK second-hand year.

27 August 2026 · 5 min read
Strategy

Seasonality on Vinted: the calendar to sell at the right time all year round

List 4-6 weeks ahead of the season, buy off-season, nail the back-to-school peak: the Vinted seller's month-by-month calendar, with the August checklist.

25 August 2026 · 6 min read
Sourcing

M, L, XS…: which sizes really sell on Vinted (225,000 sales measured)

M is 1 sale in 4, XS sells at half price, XL holds M's price: share and median price of each size, measured on 225,000 real sales — and what it changes when buying a wardrobe.

22 August 2026 · 5 min read
UK guide

From decluttering to reselling: going legit as a UK sole trader

When a Vinted habit becomes a business: registering as a sole trader, what it changes (and does not), banking, records and scaling with a clear head.

20 August 2026 · 6 min read
Organization

Managing several Vinted accounts: organise your shops without losing track

Splitting into several wardrobes boosts sales but scatters stock and accounting. Unique SKUs, stock per shop, consolidated view: the complete multi-shop method.

18 August 2026 · 5 min read
Pricing

New with tags, very good…: what condition really does to price (2.77M sales)

New with tags €14, without tags €9, very good €7: median prices measured on 2.77 million real Vinted sales, condition by condition — and what it changes for your sourcing.

15 August 2026 · 5 min read
UK guide

Know your real margin: costing stock properly as a UK Vinted reseller

Bale maths, per-item costing, the hourly-rate reality check and the numbers that tell you whether your reselling actually pays.

13 August 2026 · 6 min read
Sell better

Photos that sell on Vinted: the simple method (no pro gear)

First photo, natural light, single background, the standard 6-shot series and batch shooting: the complete photo method of Vinted sellers who list fast and well.

11 August 2026 · 5 min read
Photos

The photo series that sells (and prevents disputes) — with real examples

Front, back, labels, fabric, measurements, flaws: the 6-photo series that sells faster and neutralises disputes, illustrated with real shop photos.

11 August 2026 · 6 min read
Equipment

Vinted seller equipment: thermal printer, steamer, and the rest

Thermal printer, steamer, scales, lighting: the kit that genuinely saves time, what it costs, and the sales volume at which each purchase pays for itself.

8 August 2026 · 7 min read
Buyer's guide

How to choose a Vinted management tool in 2026

Six concrete criteria to compare Vinted CRMs and management tools: read-only or writing to your account, real margin, bookkeeping, invoices, consignment and multiple shops.

6 August 2026 · 8 min read
UK tax

Declutterer or trader? HMRC's badges of trade, applied to Vinted

HMRC does not count your parcels — it looks at intent. The badges of trade explained with real Vinted examples, and what to do if you are on the line.

6 August 2026 · 6 min read
Sourcing

Sourcing: where to buy your second-hand stock (bales, clearance, consignment)

Bales, clearance stock, consignment, local hunting: the true costs of each sourcing channel, how to compute the real purchase price, and the right mix for your stage.

4 August 2026 · 6 min read
Seasonality

What to sell on Vinted from mid-August (410,000 sales analysed)

Coats +96%, school bags +94%, dresses −34%: what 410,832 real Vinted sales say about the shift to autumn, and what to list from mid-August.

1 August 2026 · 6 min read
Consignment

Consignment on Vinted: selling other people's clothes, done right

Commission, rules to set before the first item, pro-rata bundles, agent bookkeeping and payout statements: the complete guide to consignment between individuals.

31 July 2026 · 7 min read
UK tax

Self Assessment for Vinted resellers: a step-by-step first-timer's guide

When to register, what records to keep, what you can deduct and the deadlines that matter — Self Assessment without the jargon.

30 July 2026 · 7 min read
Profitability

The 7 mistakes that sink Vinted sellers' profitability

Ignored purchase prices, forgotten costs, dormant stock, overloaded spreadsheets, neglected taxes… The 7 most costly mistakes Vinted sellers make, and how to fix them.

24 July 2026 · 6 min read
UK guide

Vinted UK fees explained: what you actually earn on each sale

No seller fees — but that is not the whole story. Buyer Protection, postage, boosts and refunds: the real maths of a Vinted UK sale.

24 July 2026 · 5 min read
UK tax

The £1,000 trading allowance explained for Vinted sellers

How the UK trading allowance really works: gross income not profit, the full vs partial relief choice, and the mistakes that cost resellers money.

23 July 2026 · 5 min read
UK tax

Do you pay tax on Vinted sales in the UK? The honest 2026 guide

Selling your own clothes is usually tax-free. Buying to resell is trading. Where HMRC draws the line, what Vinted reports, and what to do next.

22 July 2026 · 6 min read
Strategy

Selling bundles on Vinted: move your stock without sacrificing your margin

Well-calibrated discount, margin split per item, themed or clearance bundles: the complete method to turn bundles into a genuinely profitable sales channel.

21 July 2026 · 5 min read
Business status

Vinted Pro: should you switch to a professional account? Benefits and obligations

Buying to resell means selling as a professional. Who must switch to Vinted Pro, the benefits (badge, DAC7 compliance) and the obligations — a clear guide.

18 July 2026 · 6 min read
Organization

Tracking your Vinted sales: why the spreadsheet always ends up failing

A spreadsheet is fine at first, then it cracks: fees, shipping, delayed payouts, multiple shops, relists. Here's where it breaks — and what you really need.

7 July 2026 · 5 min read
Profitability

Calculating your real margin on Vinted (beyond the sale price)

The sale price isn't what you earn. Here are all the costs to include to know your real margin on Vinted — and sell more profitably.

7 July 2026 · 4 min read
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