Vinted
Coverage of Vinted in the Nexus archive.
- [UK} Possible Vinted scam Advice please
A user purchased a camera on Vinted for £60 after seeing an asking range of £5-£600. The seller, who has no history or other listings, shipped the item this morning. The buyer expressed suspicion that the purchase might be a scam and sought advice regarding potential scams.
- Woman earns £3,000 selling her unwanted clothes on Vinted to fund 'dream' move to Australia - and reveals the key mistakes other sellers make
A woman earned £3,000 by selling her unwanted clothes on Vinted to fund her dream move to Australia. She also highlighted common mistakes other sellers make on the platform.
- Gen Z say selling their secondhand stuff online is teaching them more about business than college—and 85% of hiring managers agree
Gen Z and millennial graduates report that selling secondhand items online via platforms like Vinted and Depop has taught them more practical business skills than college. A Depop study reveals 71% of Gen Z sellers feel this way, while 85% of hiring managers believe resale experience should be listed on resumes and could make candidates more hirable than those with internships.
- Is this potentially a scam??
A user on Reddit expresses concern about a potential scam on Vinted, where they received a $109 order for 9 items from a buyer with mixed reviews. The user fears the order might be canceled after shipping, despite needing the money.
- [UK] fell victim to scam using Google pay, advice needed
A UK user fell victim to a scam on Vinted's website, which triggered a Google Pay transaction for 0.01 pence. The user canceled the transaction but is concerned about potential card detail compromise, though no deductions were confirmed in their HSBC account. They froze their card and are considering replacing it.
- The Vinted 'secret' hiding in plain sight: How a tiny hidden button lets you find EXACTLY what strangers are wearing in the street - and hunt down your long-lost fashion items
The Vinted app includes a hidden button that allows users to identify fashion items strangers are wearing in public and track down lost personal fashion items. This feature enables precise searches for clothing based on visual cues in real-world settings.
- Struggling for cash, I decided to finally sell the clothes I never wore. Now, I make £4,500 a MONTH on Vinted. These are my seven simple tips to help you do the same - and it can all be done in your spare time
A person struggling financially started selling unused clothing on Vinted and now earns £4,500 monthly through the platform. They share seven tips to help others replicate this success using spare time.
- Woman saves £18,000 in seven months to travel the world by selling her wardrobe on Vinted
A woman saved £18,000 in seven months by selling items from her wardrobe on Vinted to fund a global travel adventure. The achievement highlights her use of an online resale platform to meet a personal financial goal.
- (US) Got several emails about people asking me for something on Vinted being for sale. What is going on?
A user (F19) received multiple emails asking if they still had an 8.5 Nike item for sale on Vinted, despite not using the platform. The sender provided a Vinted link after being questioned about potential scams, and the user blocked them after realizing they may have clicked a Vinted ad on YouTube.
- I make £2,500 per month selling vintage clothes on Vinted - I only work 28 hours a week and have paid off all my debts
An individual earns £2,500 per month by selling vintage clothes on Vinted, working 28 hours a week and having paid off all their debts.
- Am I being scammed on Vinted?
An Australian user on Vinted received a suspicious purchase confirmation email from a buyer, directing them to a non-Vinted website (Vinted.rethreadco.com) to enter card details. The user is concerned as the transaction isn't reflected in the app, the purchaser's name doesn't match the email, and they question if this is a scam.
- Have I been scammed? What should I expect?
A user purchased an item on Vinted but the seller failed to ship it and provided minimal communication. The user later found an identical listing for the same item from a different profile, raising concerns about a potential scam.
- I'm an expert on Vinted after making thousands selling my clothes. Now even high street brands are being FAKED by dodgy sellers. Here's how to tell if your bargain buy is the real deal
An expert on Vinted warns that high street brands are being faked by dodgy sellers on the platform. The article provides tips to identify genuine products from counterfeit ones.
- Gemma Collins turns heads in a blue bikini as she flogs her clothes on Vinted for £10 after losing 3.5st and dropping from a size 26 to a size 20
Gemma Collins is selling clothes on Vinted for £10 after losing 3.5 stone and reducing her size from 26 to 20. She drew attention in a blue bikini while promoting her items.
- I'm a 20-year-old who made over $100,000 in one year selling clothes on Vinted
Morgan Purnell, a 20-year-old entrepreneur, earned £142,235 ($191,241) in 2025 by reselling vintage clothes, primarily through Vinted. He began after a rugby injury in 2022 and used social media and AI to scale his business, transitioning to Vinted in 2024 as sales surged.
- I make almost £1,000 a month on Vinted - here's exactly how I turned my wardrobe into a side hustle... and how you can do it too
The article details how an individual earns nearly £1,000 monthly by reselling items from their wardrobe on Vinted and provides guidance for others to replicate this approach.
- Vinted boss sees 'fundamental' shift in consumer patterns, as secondhand firm notches $9 billion valuation
Vinted's CEO reports a structural shift in consumer behavior toward the resale economy, with the secondhand marketplace achieving a $9 billion valuation.
- Girl, 13, makes thousands selling on Vinted after her millionaire father 'cut her off' to teach her the value of money
A 13-year-old girl began selling items on Vinted after her millionaire father cut her off financially to teach her the value of money. She now earns thousands through her online sales.
- School dropout, 18, who started selling clothes on Vinted now makes over £500,000 a year - and says 'patience' is the key to making a fortune from YOUR wardrobe
An 18-year-old school dropout who started selling clothes on Vinted now earns over £500,000 annually, attributing his success to patience.
- Vinted is refusing to give me a refund for Anya Hindmarsh bag that never arrived: SALLY SORTS IT
A user is seeking a refund from Vinted for an Anya Hindmarsh bag that was never received, but the company is refusing to provide one. The issue is highlighted in an article titled 'SALLY SORTS IT' which addresses the dispute.
- Vinted sales soar to £1bn amid bargain hunting second-hand fashion boom
Vinted's sales have reached £1bn, reflecting a surge in second-hand fashion shopping. The growth highlights a rising trend of consumers seeking affordable, sustainable fashion options.