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Daily Mirror
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Vinted users baffled by £2.19 beach rock listing with bizarre TV show connection
A Vinted shopper was left baffled after coming across a plain rock picked up from a Welsh beach listed for £2.19 on the app - until she saw the bizarre TV link in the item's description Vinted, the popular second-hand marketplace app, has become a go-to destination for people looking to buy and sell everything from pre-loved clothes and shoes to home décor, toys, and even vintage collectibles. Launched in 2008, the platform has grown massively across Europe and the UK, with millions of users turning to it not only for sustainable shopping but also for scoring unique and sometimes unexpected finds. But sometimes, users stumble upon items so unusual, they stop scrolling in their tracks - and that's exactly what happened to one woman recently. A user named Li Li took to social media after discovering a rather surprising listing on the site: a plain beach rock being sold for £2.19. Yes, you read that right - a small, beige rock, plucked from the sand, was up for grabs at just over two pounds. 'Genuinely baffled here,' she captioned a screenshot of the listing, sharing her discovery with members of the Facebook group I found it on Vinted, which boasts over 58,000 members. According to the listing, the rock was not just any old stone, but a "super rare beautiful dimension" rock from 'Welsh waters near Gavin and Stacey.' The seller described it as a 'rare piece of art, absolutely extraordinary,' clearly hoping to appeal to superfans of the beloved British sitcom that was filmed in Barry Island, South Wales. While the item had garnered 91 views at the time of posting, no one had yet snapped up the so-called collectable. The group's members were just as mystified as Li Li. Comments poured in, many mocking the bizarre attempt at turning beach debris into a collector's item. 'Why is it rare?' one commenter asked plainly. Another added, 'I'm sure this is what people think of me when I tell them I collect crystals.' 'Is it rare because someone stuck a price sticker on it?!' A third person joked. And one sceptical user pointed out, 'If it's super rare, then why sell it for £2.19? I'd rather go to the beach and pick out my own one-of-a-kind pebble.' While Vinted is often praised for giving unwanted items a second life and encouraging sustainable shopping habits, the platform is also known for its share of random listings and the notorious 'offer' button that sees people trying to grab the best bargains. But users can earn a decent income from the app, with one savvy seller recently revealing she's earned £10,000 in two years from selling second-hand goods. Entrepreneurial-minded Kel, who also runs the Facebook group Kel Sells Preloved, claims her success has been through in-depth descriptions and keeping an "open mind" when listing items. She said: "The be all and end all is - people call things different things. So, something you describe as mustard, someone might describe as ochre. What you call a smock dress, someone might call a tiered dress. "What you call leopard print, someone might call animal or cheetah print. You've really got to open your mind up as to how other people would describe something, if that makes sense. It's almost like slang in different areas of the country."
Daily Mirror
02-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
'I've made £10k on Vinted in 2 years - you can too but you must do one thing'
A savvy seller who has made £10,000 through Vinted in the space of just two years has shared her top tips, while warning would-be entrepreneurs of an error that will only backfire For many, Vinted is a fun and environmentally friendly way to bag a whole new look, while for others, it's a lucrative source of income. Far from being just a way to save a few pennies for a rainy day, savvy seller Kel has made a whopping £10,000 through Vinted in the space of just two years. Now she's shared her wisdom with others looking to make a buck through the popular online marketplace for pre-loved goods, with a helpful, instructive video. Entrepreneurial-minded Kel, who also runs the Facebook group Kel Sells Preloved, has first and foremost urged budding sellers to put thought into their descriptions, which are, of course, far more than simply listing the available item. Taking to TikTok, Kel explained: "You've given me absolutely nothing when it comes to reaching the search terms. The be all and end all is - people call things different things. So something you describe as mustard, someone might describe as ochre. What you call a smock dress, someone might call a tiered dress. "What you call leopard print, someone might call animal or cheetah print. You've really got to open your mind up as to how other people would describe something, if that makes sense. It's almost like slang in different areas of the country." With this in mind, Kel, who captioned her clip 'Vinted 101 tips for improving your descriptions and helping you sell MORE', advised followers to "treat the buyer as if they're stupid". For example, although Vinted only allows sellers to list two colours for the item, if there are more than two colours, these need to be listed in the description. Encouraging adding a little creative flair to descriptions, Kel urged: "Take these tips from someone that has done this for a living for the last five years. If you've got like a really funky Y2K top, what sort of vibe is it giving you? Literally write down what you see. A little bit like catchphrase if you will!" As well as considering the words you use, it's also important to think about how a well-taken photograph could tempt a buyer into hitting that all-important 'buy now' button. In another handy video, Kel shared: Tidy your room and get your blinds open. I'm telling you - daylight is your bestie. "Make sure you capture any labels that INCLUDE the size/material composition. It saves the buyer messaging and asking questions if the answers are in front of them. This also helps cover your tracks if the buyer doesn't read your description properly." However, even though you want to showcase your clothing in the best possible light, this shouldn't get in the way of honesty, which will ultimately only backfire once the customer opens their package. Stating that sellers should "show the condition of the items clearly and HONESTLY", Kel warned that keeping schtum about any flaws means "the buyer will only raise an issue and put you out of pocket for a return". She shared: "Be honest and thorough, express the description through the quality of the images you upload. Believe it or not, not everyone reads what you write and prefer a visual."
Scottish Sun
28-04-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
I've made £10k on Vinted in 2 years – here's exactly why your items aren't selling, and how you can turn things around
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A WOMAN who has made a staggering £10,000 on Vinted in two years has shared the top reason you're items aren't selling on the app. Kel regularly shares tips and tricks on her TikTok page, and shared a new video in which she explained just how important it is to write a good description for your items. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Kel has made a whopping £10,000 in just two years by selling on Vinted 3 She explained how important it is to list every possible way of describing an item - as people call items different things Credit: tiktok/@ "You've given me absolutely nothing when it comes to reaching the search terms," she said. "The be all and end all is - people call things different things. "So something you describe as mustard, someone might describe as ochre. "What you call a smock dress, someone might call a tiered dress. "What you call leopard print, someone might call animal or cheetah print. "You've really got to open your mind up as to how other people would describe something, if that makes sense. "It's almost like slang in different areas of the country." In fact, Kel - who saves 100kg of textiles from landfill every fortnight through her reselling business - said the best thing to do is to "treat the buyer as if they're stupid". So, while Vinted only allows you to list two colours for an item, if it's got more than two colours - you need to list them in the description. "Take these tips from someone that has done this for a living for the last five years," she continued. 'It's rancid' woman gags after buying 'very good' pair of tracksuit bottoms from Vinted only to make shocking discovery "If you've got like a really funky Y2K top, what sort of vibe is it giving you? Literally write down what you see. "A little bit like catchphrase if you will!" "Vinted 101 tips for improving your descriptions and helping you sell MORE," Kel captioned her video. "Do you hashtag the keywords or just use commas?" one person asked in the comments section. To which Kel replied: "I normally pop visual sentences then in a bottom paragraph spout a load of relevant words." Speaking of visuals, Kel, who also runs a preloved Facebook page, knows just how important good pictures are to sell your items. Do you need to pay tax on items sold on Vinted? QUICK facts on tax from the team at Vinted... The only time that an item might be taxable is if it sells for more than £6,000 and there is profit (sells for more than you paid for it). Even then, you can use your capital gains tax-free allowance of £3,000 to offset it. Generally, only business sellers trading for profit (buying goods with the purpose of selling for more than they paid for them) might need to pay tax. Business sellers who trade for profit can use a tax-free allowance of £1,000, which has been in place since 2017. More information here: "Tidy your room and get your blinds open. I'm telling you - daylight is your bestie," she began in another TikTok. "Make sure you capture any labels that INCLUDE the size/material composition. "It saves the buyer messaging and asking questions if the answers are in front of them. "This also helps cover your tracks if the buyer doesn't read your description properly." She also said it's important to "show the condition of the items clearly and HONESTLY" - including any flaws. If you don't, "the buyer will only raise an issue and put you out of pocket for a return". "Be honest and thorough, express the description through the quality of the images you upload," she wrote in the caption. "Believe it or not, not everyone reads what you write and prefer a visual."
The Sun
28-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
I've made £10k on Vinted in 2 years – here's exactly why your items aren't selling, and how you can turn things around
A WOMAN who has made a staggering £10,000 on Vinted in two years has shared the top reason you're items aren't selling on the app. Kel regularly shares tips and tricks on her TikTok page, and shared a new video in which she explained just how important it is to write a good description for your items. 3 3 "You've given me absolutely nothing when it comes to reaching the search terms," she said. "The be all and end all is - people call things different things. "So something you describe as mustard, someone might describe as ochre. "What you call a smock dress, someone might call a tiered dress. "What you call leopard print, someone might call animal or cheetah print. "You've really got to open your mind up as to how other people would describe something, if that makes sense. "It's almost like slang in different areas of the country." In fact, Kel - who saves 100kg of textiles from landfill every fortnight through her reselling business - said the best thing to do is to "treat the buyer as if they're stupid". So, while Vinted only allows you to list two colours for an item, if it's got more than two colours - you need to list them in the description. "Take these tips from someone that has done this for a living for the last five years," she continued. 'It's rancid' woman gags after buying 'very good' pair of tracksuit bottoms from Vinted only to make shocking discovery "If you've got like a really funky Y2K top, what sort of vibe is it giving you? Literally write down what you see. "A little bit like catchphrase if you will!" "Vinted 101 tips for improving your descriptions and helping you sell MORE," Kel captioned her video. "Do you hashtag the keywords or just use commas?" one person asked in the comments section. To which Kel replied: "I normally pop visual sentences then in a bottom paragraph spout a load of relevant words." Speaking of visuals, Kel, who also runs a preloved Facebook page, knows just how important good pictures are to sell your items. Do you need to pay tax on items sold on Vinted? QUICK facts on tax from the team at Vinted... The only time that an item might be taxable is if it sells for more than £6,000 and there is profit (sells for more than you paid for it). Even then, you can use your capital gains tax-free allowance of £3,000 to offset it. Generally, only business sellers trading for profit (buying goods with the purpose of selling for more than they paid for them) might need to pay tax. Business sellers who trade for profit can use a tax-free allowance of £1,000, which has been in place since 2017. More information here: "Tidy your room and get your blinds open. I'm telling you - daylight is your bestie," she began in another TikTok. "Make sure you capture any labels that INCLUDE the size/material composition. "It saves the buyer messaging and asking questions if the answers are in front of them. "This also helps cover your tracks if the buyer doesn't read your description properly." She also said it's important to "show the condition of the items clearly and HONESTLY" - including any flaws. If you don't, "the buyer will only raise an issue and put you out of pocket for a return". "Be honest and thorough, express the description through the quality of the images you upload," she wrote in the caption. "Believe it or not, not everyone reads what you write and prefer a visual." 3
The Irish Sun
28-04-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
I've made £10k on Vinted in 2 years – here's exactly why your items aren't selling, and how you can turn things around
A WOMAN who has made a staggering £10,000 on Vinted in two years has shared the top reason you're items aren't selling on the app. Kel regularly shares tips and tricks on her TikTok page, and shared a new video in which she explained just how important it is to write a good description for your items. Advertisement 3 Kel has made a whopping £10,000 in just two years by selling on Vinted 3 She explained how important it is to list every possible way of describing an item - as people call items different things Credit: tiktok/@ "You've given me absolutely nothing when it comes to reaching the search terms," "The be all and end all is - people call things different things. "So something you describe as mustard, someone might describe as ochre. "What you call a smock dress, someone might call a tiered dress. Advertisement Read more Vinted stories "What you call leopard print, someone might call animal or cheetah print. "You've really got to open your mind up as to how other people would describe something, if that makes sense. "It's almost like slang in different areas of the country." In fact, Kel - who saves 100kg of textiles from landfill every fortnight through her reselling business - said the best thing to do is to "treat the buyer as if they're stupid". Advertisement Most read in Fabulous So, while Vinted only allows you to list two colours for an item, if it's got more than two colours - you need to list them in the description. "Take these tips from someone that has done this for a living for the last five years," she continued. 'It's rancid' woman gags after buying 'very good' pair of tracksuit bottoms from Vinted only to make shocking discovery "If you've got like a really funky Y2K top, what sort of vibe is it giving you? Literally write down what you see. "A little bit like catchphrase if you will!" Advertisement "Vinted 101 tips for improving your descriptions and helping you sell MORE," Kel captioned her video. "Do you hashtag the keywords or just use commas?" one person asked in the comments section. To which Kel replied: "I normally pop visual sentences then in a bottom paragraph spout a load of relevant words." Speaking of visuals, Kel, who also runs a Advertisement Do you need to pay tax on items sold on Vinted? QUICK facts on tax from the team at Vinted... The only time that an item might be taxable is if it sells for more than £6,000 and there is profit (sells for more than you paid for it). Even then, you can use your capital gains tax-free allowance of £3,000 to offset it. Generally, only business sellers trading for profit (buying goods with the purpose of selling for more than they paid for them) might need to pay tax. Business sellers who trade for profit can use a tax-free allowance of £1,000, which has been in place since 2017. More information here: "Tidy your room and get your blinds open. I'm telling you - daylight is your bestie," she began in "Make sure you capture any labels that INCLUDE the size/material composition. "It saves the buyer messaging and asking questions if the answers are in front of them. "This also helps cover your tracks if the buyer doesn't read your description properly." Advertisement She also said it's important to "show the condition of the items clearly and HONESTLY" - including any flaws. If you don't, "the buyer will only raise an issue and put you out of pocket for a return". "Be honest and thorough, express the description through the quality of the images you upload," she wrote in the caption. "Believe it or not, not everyone reads what you write and prefer a visual." Advertisement 3 She saves 10kg of textiles from landfill every fortnight through her reselling Credit: tiktok/@
