A FASHION fan has revealed how she raised an extra £216 in just a few days thanks to her smart work.
Issie Rachel took full advantage of the reselling app Vinted to earn some extra cash, then took to YouTube to explain exactly how she did it.
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As uploading clothes to the app doesn’t guarantee a sale, Issie revealed the best tips and tricks for tidying up your wardrobe.
Taking good, clear photos is key, as is getting all the relevant keywords in the item description, she explained.
The type of clothing you sell is also important, as trendy items like thin cardigans and tops tend to sell for more money than items like overalls and joggers.
That being said, it will also depend on the brand and quality of the items.
For example, Issie sold a pair of Pull & Bear joggers for £3 but got £14 on a vintage cardigan.
After spending a few minutes taking photos of her unwanted clothes and uploading them, Issie made several sales in just a few days.
From a stylish jumpsuit to a chic blazer and elegant shirt – many items were loved by shoppers.
And although the prices of each item were down, they started to add up to a good amount of money for the fashion fan.
After two weeks, Issue shared an update on social media listing all the items she sold during that time, and the total came to a staggering £216.
“I think this is almost double what I made last time,” she said.
After sharing his advice, other people chimed in saying they also made extra money selling clothes on Vinted.
One said: “I LOVE vinted! And I loved this video! Like you can sell items for a higher price, I love this for you!
“Anything I list for over £10, people will say ‘you’ll sell that for £1’. It’s rare that I sell higher priced items, but it’s great to swap a bunch of clothes and make money from it, a so good app!”
A second agreed: “I started selling some of my stuff a few months ago and have made around £500 or so so far.”
“I love Vinted, so many great bargains as a shopper and a great way to get rid of things I no longer use and make a few pennies,” wrote another.
One said: “Thanks for this! I’ve been wanting to sell on Vinted for a long time and this has given me the confidence to do so!
Vinted sales tips
Vinted told The Sun that its members are most active at the weekend – so you might want to think about uploading your items for maximum visibility.
Shopping usually happens on Sunday evenings and sellers are busier listing on Saturday afternoons.
Meanwhile, the best-selling items were women’s and men’s clothing, dog equipment in the pet care category, and books in the entertainment category.
Furthermore, the most popular colors in the UK were black, white, grey, brown, navy and pink.
When uploading an item to Vinted, you must fill in a description box.
This includes describing the product brand, color, size, and material.
The sellers at Your Vinted Bargains UK recommend making it as detailed as possible to ensure your chance of a sale.
New Vinted rules for you to know
IF you want to clean out your closet and get rid of your old stuff on Vinted, you’ll need to consider the new rules that recently came into effect.
If people sell personal items for less than they paid new (which is often the case with second-hand sales), there is no tax impact.
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 few second-hand items online each year – generally only commercial sellers who trade for profit may need to pay tax.
A £1,000 tax exemption has been in place since 2017 for commercial sellers trading for profit – the only time an individual personal item may be taxable is if it sells for more than £6,000 and there is a profit from the sale.
However, businesses now have to pass your details to HMRC if you sell 30 or more items a year or earn more than £1,700.
It is part of a broader tax crackdown to help ensure that those who increase their income through side hustles pay what they owe.
Although your details will not be shared with HMRC if you earn between £1,000 and £1,700, you will still need to pay tax as normal.
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