Can You Get Minted From Vinted?
- The Penny Pincher Team
- 2 days ago
- 6 min read
Is selling on Vinted actually worth it?
It’s a question many people ask themselves before they start listing anything, usually while staring at a pile of clothes they no longer wear, wondering whether it’s worth the effort.
The honest answer is no. Most people won't get minted from selling on Vinted. It is not a shortcut to significant extra income, it is not passive money, and it is not something that will meaningfully change your finances.
That said, selling on Vinted can still be worth doing, just not for the reasons many people assume.
For me, it has been about clearing space, reducing clutter, and clawing back a small amount of money from clothes I’ve already paid for. It is not about profit. It is about stopping decent items from sitting unused while I continue paying interest on past spending elsewhere.
Quick summary of this post for skimmers
If you are short on time, here is the reality:
Selling on Vinted works best as a decluttering habit, not a side hustle. Most items sell for a few pounds; buyers will almost always make offers, and progress is slow. The real value comes from consistency and low effort. If you treat it as something you dip in and out of, it quickly becomes frustrating. If you treat it as a small habit you can repeat, it quietly adds up.
Why I started selling on Vinted properly
Until recently, I sold very occasionally, maybe once or twice a year at most. Most unwanted clothes went straight to a clothing bank because it was quicker and easier.
As of January 2026, that changed. I’ve lost a significant amount of weight, leaving me with a lot of clothing that no longer fits and, hopefully, never will again.
This time, instead of donating everything, I stopped and looked properly. Some items were still in good condition. Some had barely been worn. I’d also bought clothes on holiday that didn’t fit within weeks, despite being paid for on a credit card I’m still clearing.
Selling those items for a few pounds each isn’t a win, but it is still better than leaving them unused while interest builds elsewhere.
What selling on Vinted looks like in real life
I’ve only just started doing this consistently. At the moment, I list two items a day, every day.
So far, I’ve sold five or six items for around £20-£25 in total. The average price per item is roughly £3, and most of what I’ve sold has been jeans, t-shirts, and a few shirts.
Almost every item has been knocked down after an offer, apart from one that sold at full price, which probably means I priced it too low.
People expect to negotiate on Vinted. If you price realistically, you should still expect offers. If you price items too high, they tend to sit there.
I’m not using this money for spending money. Every time my Vinted balance reaches £10 or more, I put it straight towards the smallest balance on my credit cards. This approach is often called the debt snowball method. The idea is simple: focus on clearing the smallest balances first to reduce the number of debts you have and get quick, visible wins.
That sense of progress makes it easier to stick with paying things down over time. At the same time, every extra payment reduces the interest charged, helping keep the total cost of the debt down.
It’s not a magic solution, but it turns small, irregular amounts of money into steady forward movement rather than letting them disappear on everyday spending.
Why I only list a couple of items a day
This is the part that made the biggest difference for me, as to whether I'll actually list the items I have, or not!
In the past, my wife and I tried doing this in one big go with lots of her excess clothes. We spent almost an entire day taking photos, listing everything at once, and uploading a large batch of items. It was boring, irritating, and exhausting.
By the end of it, we were fed up, and the return didn’t justify the effort. We might have made around £50, but it took a full day, and the sales came in slowly afterwards, and frankly it wasn't worth the hassle!
This time, I’ve done it differently, and it works way better for me!
I list only two items a day. It takes around 15 minutes and never feels overwhelming. It fits into small pockets of time I have available and keeps everything manageable, and way less boring or overwhelming.
It also keeps details fresh. I know exactly what the item is, what size it is, and where I’ve put it. I’m not tripping over piles of half-listed clothes, not sure if I've already listed this item or not!
Consistency matters too. Platforms like Vinted favour regular activity. Adding a small number of items consistently is far better than uploading loads at once and then disappearing. The algorithm prioritises showing up frequently, so you're more likely to have your products shown to more people, rather than uploading loads and then not being seen again for months!
This is the same principle behind habits that actually stick. Small actions done regularly beat big bursts that burn you out.
How I list items quickly
For each item, I take five or six photos. It takes no more than 1 or 2 minutes. I photograph everything on my bed because the clothes are large and need space to lie flat.
Lighting matters far more than presentation.
I don’t iron or steam items. For a £2 or £3 sale, it isn’t worth it. I simply note that any creases are from storage and will come out when washed or ironed!
I use ChatGPT to draft descriptions by uploading photos and letting it extract size, condition, labels, and materials. I tweak the wording and paste it straight into Vinted. It saves me ages: I just keep uploading the photos to the same chat thread, it recognises what I'm doing, and then gives me the info in the same way each time, which is much easier and faster!
If an item hasn’t sold after a few weeks, I lower the price slightly. If it still doesn’t move after a month or so, it'll go to a clothing bank as it's clearly not that desirable!
Vinted compared with eBay and Facebook Marketplace
I’ve sold online before and didn’t get on particularly well with eBay or Facebook Marketplace.
Vinted feels simpler. There are no selling fees, postage is handled in the system, and listing is quicker.
Facebook Marketplace involves messages, no-shows, and meet-ups. I don’t want that for low-value clothes; my time is precious!
At this scale, cross-listing isn’t worth the extra effort. Vinted does the job, so I'll just stick with that for now!
Selling on Vinted and tax
If you are selling your own belongings at a loss, which most people are, there is no tax to pay.
If you start buying items specifically to resell for profit, that is different and may require self-assessment. In my case, I am selling my own clothes, so there is nothing to worry about.
More on taxes on side hustles can be seen on my blog here.
So, can you get minted from Vinted?
No, you are not going to get rich!
What you can do is clear space, reduce clutter, and claw back a small amount of money from clothes that would otherwise sit unused.
Selling a £20 item for £3 is still £3 back rather than nothing, and that can make a difference over time.
How do I join Vinted?
You can join Vinted here. This is a referral link. If you sign up to Vinted using my referral link, I may receive Vinted credit to spend on the platform. I earn £5 when you list three items within seven days of joining, and a further £10 if you make a successful sale within 30 days. Credit is issued as vouchers and can only be used on Vinted, not withdrawn as cash. Referral links are single-use and country-specific, and once you’re registered, you can also refer your own friends.
Frequently asked questions about selling on Vinted
Is selling on Vinted worth it?
It can be if your goal is decluttering rather than income.
How much money can you make selling on Vinted?
Most everyday clothing sells for a few pounds.
Do clothes actually sell on Vinted?
Yes, but realistic pricing matters.
Is Vinted better than eBay for clothes?
For many people, yes. It is simpler and has no selling fees.
Do you have to pay tax on Vinted sales?
Not if you are selling your own items, but you will need to if you are reselling for profit.
