I’m a pro Vinted seller – you need to spring into summer with your listings, my clever keywords boost your listings
A PRO Vinted seller has revealed her top tips for getting items sold quickly – and you should already be looking ahead to summer.
Annmarie McGunnigle, 44, turned her passion for second-hand clothing into a thriving business in 2023 – flogging more than 3,000 items on the app already.
The 44-year-old, from Glasgow, fell in love with slow fashion as a little girl after spending days with her glamorous and thrifty grandmother at her market stall.
But she didn’t start using marketplace app Vinted until 2020 when she decided to sell her old clothes during lockdown “to make some space”.
Vinted is one of the most popular online marketplaces where shoppers can bag bargain clothes and accessories – and make money selling them too.
But that’s not all, there’s everything from homeware to toys and baby gear up for grabs.
On the app or website you can browse through items that other people want to sell – and they may be new or used, similar to eBay and Depop.
“I am a self-confessed shopaholic and I love fashion so this quickly became a hobby”, Annmarie admitted.
“And I began to realise it could become profitable.”
The savvy mum launched her business, Another Girls Treasure, last July and can be booked up months at a time.
We spoke to Annmarie for her top tips on selling clothes this year.
And she’s revealed that even though we’ve just welcomed spring, we should already be thinking about summer wardrobes.
She said: “There is no better time than the start of a new season to clear out your wardrobe.
“The nights are getting lighter, spring is in the air and everyone is starting to think about summer.”
Here are some of Annmarie’s top tips to turn that wardrobe clutter into cash and make the most of your listings…
Do your research!
Have a look at what’s hot for SS24, there may be some key pieces from last year that can be reworked for this year.
You can then use some trend based keywords to describe your items.
The more keywords you use the more your item will show up in searches. e.g. this year’s trends include preppy, print clashing, pastels and fringe.
Items that are in demand will sell for a higher price so highlight how desirable they are.
Think about the customer!
Fashion lovers buy into a lifestyle as well as a product. Suggest outfits and combinations of items as well as potential occasions for wear.
For example, cowboy boots ideal for festivals or gigs teamed with a vest or crop top and denim shorts.
People often buy what they see so if you have a whole outfit, offer this as an option, if you have a photograph wearing it, that is even better!
Sell Cheaper Basic items in Bundles!
Selling strappy vests or cycling shorts? Once postage and packaging is factored in these items are often cheaper to buy new.
Bundle them together by size or colours so the buyer gets a
bargain, saves on postage and you shift multiple items – win/win.
For example, Primark tops £1.50 each relisted four for £5.
VINTED RULES
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.
Transitional pieces
Layering is key for Spring so don’t give up on autumn winter items just yet.
This is the ideal time to list trenchcoats, lightweight knits, wide leg trousers, jeans, dresses, blazers, midi skirts, oversized t-shirts and trainers.
Work the Vinted algorithm
Most of us are familiar with the Facebook and Instagram algorithm but Vinted has it’s own quirky ways.
Get the most out of your listings by following some simple rules.
Post little and often, make your listings as descriptive as possible, and using keywords will increase your searchability.
Take multiple clear photos in natural light where possible, interact with prospective buyers, use the platform regularly, favourite items, follow like minded pages and tailor your profile by selecting your size and favourite brands to personalise your account.
To book Annmarie’s consignment service for selling any second-hand clothes, visit her Another Girls Treasure page.