Increase Sales by Adding the Vinted US Platform with Vendoo

Get ready to expand your reselling reach to Vinted, Europe's leading secondhand marketplace that’s now gaining popularity in the US.

What Is Vinted and How Does It Work in the US?

Vinted was started in Europe and is currently one of the top-rated selling platforms for resellers. What sets Vinted apart is its unique business model that doesn't charge sellers any fees - instead, buyers pay a small buyer protection fee, making it particularly attractive to sellers looking to maximize their profits. The platform supports everything from fast fashion to luxury items, with a strong focus on sustainability and circular fashion. 

After achieving significant success in European markets like France, Germany, and the UK, Vinted launched in the US market in 2020. The platform's interface is designed to be user-friendly, with built-in shipping label generation and an integrated messaging system for buyer-seller communication. It’s known for its versatility, with sellers offering everything from mall brands to designer items. If you enjoy selling on Poshmark and Depop then you’re going to love Vinted!

Here's How to Sell on Vinted With Vendoo

Vendoo makes it easy to import items from Vinted or crosslist your existing inventory into Vinted. If you haven’t already sold on Vinted in the past, make sure to create your account and then go to your marketplace connection in Vendoo to add the marketplace and get started. 

With Vendoo, not only can you list on 10+ marketplaces, but you’ll gain access to powerful reseller growth tools that will help you scale your business, such as:

• List faster with custom templates
• Make changes to your listings quickly with bulk editing
• Take your business with you using our mobile app
• Make smart business decisions with powerful analytics 
• Delist and relist items in bulk across multiple marketplaces in minutes to keep inventory fresh
• Have Vendoo automatically detect your sold items on Poshmark, Depop, eBay, Mercari, Whatnot and Vinted! 
• And a whole lot more! Seriously, you’ll enjoy a central place to send offers, business analytics, custom labels, and the list goes on.

How Does Selling on Vinted Work?

1. Create Your Vinted Account

First, go to the US website for Vinted at https://www.vinted.com/ and create a new account if you don’t already have one. You’ll be asked basic information, and there is a quick email and cell phone verification process. Set up your payment info, fill out your bio, and you’re ready to sell!

2. List One Item On Vinted To Verify Your Account

If you are brand new to Vinted, please list at least one item directly on Vinted. This will help verify your account and address and enable you to crosslist from Vendoo in the future. If you already had a Vinted account you’ve been using, you can skip this step.

3. Connect Your Vinted Account To Vendoo

Inside your Vendoo account, access the marketplace connections within the settings options. You’ll be able to connect your Vinted account and set up automatic sales detection.

4. Crosslist To Vinted Using The Easy Listing Form

Great news! Vinted has a very streamlined listing form. Once you’ve added an item to your Vendoo inventory you’ll be able to add it to Vinted with just a few clicks.

5. Make Sales And Get Paid

Start listing and before you know it, you’ll make your first sale. The best part is, you get to keep all of your profit as Vinted doesn’t charge seller fees.

How much does it cost to sell on Vinted?

Selling on Vinted is free! There are no insertion fees for adding listings, and no seller fees are charged after a sale is made. Instead, Vinted buyers are charged a small fee on their end. The buyers also pay for their own shipping on Vinted.

Is Vinted Legit?

Are you wondering if it’s safe to sell on Vinted US? Vinted has been around in Europe since 2008 and branched out to the US in 2020. Since then, they have maintained high user satisfaction rates.

What are the best tips for selling on Vinted?

Now that you’re selling on Vinted, you’ll want to know how to maximize potential sales. Here are a few tips that will help you start making money quickly on this unique marketplace.

Sell Items that are in Demand

Do your research on the top selling brands and trends in order to gain traction quickly on Vinted, or any marketplace.

Take Great Photos

Take clear, high resolution photos of your item. Unlike other platforms, Vinted actually prefers there to be some kind of background and stock photos are strictly prohibited.

Use Competitive Pricing

Vinted has a largely young adult audience who are looking for secondhand items for sustainability and for savings. Make sure to comp your items using Vinted to see what the going rates are.

Pay to Promote Your Listings

While selling is free on Vinted, you can choose to pay a small fee to temporarily boost your items. Using this feature is option but can help you stand out from the crowd.

Selling On Vinted FAQs

Is Vinted available in the US?

Yes! Vinted has been available in the US since 2020 and has seen explosive growth in the US market so far.

Is buying and selling on Vinted safe?

Vinted offers protections for both buyers and sellers on their marketplace. Vinted provides a secure payment system, data protection and a fair refund policy which states Vinted will step in if a buyer’s return claim seems to be invalid. Returns are generally only allowed if the item is damaged or it is not as described by the seller. Returns for fit are discouraged although you are allowed some flexibility in the customer service you choose to offer.

How long does it take to sell on Vinted?

Selling an item on Vinted in the US can take a variable amount of time, with some items selling quickly within days, while others might take weeks or even months to find a buyer; the timeframe largely depends on factors like the item's popularity, pricing, and quality of photos.

How to close a Vinted account?

If you choose not to continue selling on Vinted at any time, you can close your account easily. To close a Vinted account, you can deactivate it by following these steps: 
- Select the Profile icon
- Select SettingsSelect Account settings
- Select Delete my account
- Confirm that you have completed all transactions
- Select Delete account

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