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How Vinted pricing really works
On Vinted you do not pay a listing fee and you do not pay commission when something sells. If you list a dress for $28 and it sells for $28, you keep $28. That part is simple and it is why a lot of clothes sellers like the app.
The fee does not disappear. The buyer pays it. In the US and most of Europe the buyer pays 5% plus $0.70 or €0.70 on top of your price. In the UK the buyer fee varies, roughly 3 to 8% plus £0.30 to £0.80 depending on the item. Vinted renamed this charge in the US on October 8, 2026. You may see it called the Vinted fee at checkout. It used to be called buyer protection.
So your job is not to subtract a fee from your price. Your job is to pick a list price where two things are true at the same time. One, you make the profit you want after what you paid and your packaging. Two, the buyer total still feels fair once the fee and shipping are added. This tool shows both sides side by side for that reason.
A quick example
You thrift a jacket for $6, spend $1.20 on a mailer and tape, and list it for $28. You keep $28 and your profit is $20.80. The buyer pays $28 plus a $2.10 Vinted fee plus $4.99 shipping, for a total of $35.09. If that same buyer offers 20% off, the price drops to $22.40. You would still make $15.20. Knowing that before the offer arrives makes it much easier to say yes or no fast.
The part most sellers miss
Why buyer total matters more than list price
Buyers do not shop by list price alone. They look at the full total on the checkout screen. A $22 item with $4.99 shipping and a buyer fee can feel more expensive than a $25 item they find locally. When the total crosses a round number, people pause.
The numbers to watch are $25, $50 and $100 in the US, and the close equivalents in pounds and euros. A buyer total of $25.40 will get more hesitation than $24.80, even though the difference is only 60 cents. If your total is just over a threshold, try dropping your list price by $1 or $2. You lose a little on paper and you often sell days faster, which is worth more than holding out.
Shipping is part of this too. You do not set most Vinted shipping prices, the buyer picks a carrier and pays. But heavy items push shipping up and push the total up. For bundles and heavy coats, say so in your description and price a touch lower. Buyers who bundle save on shipping per item, so a fair list price plus a bundle nudge is a strong combo.
Practical and tested
5 pricing tips that work on Vinted
- Price for the offer, not just the sale. Most buyers will offer. If you want $22, do not list at $22. List at $27 or $28, let them offer down, and both of you feel like you got a deal. Use the Reverse tab to do this math in seconds.
- Know your floor before you list. Add what you paid, packaging and any bump cost. Add the smallest profit you will accept. That is your walk away number. Write it in your phone notes for the item. When an offer comes in at 11pm you will not have to guess.
- Watch the buyer total, not only your price. Check the total in the Price Check tab. If it sits just over $25, $50 or $100, trim $1 to $2. Small drops that cross back under a round number help more than big drops that do not cross anything.
- Use clean, searchable prices and titles. $25, $28 and $30 are easy to read in search. Pair them with a title that has brand, size, color and item type. Good photos in daylight beat a bump almost every time. Bump only items that already get views but no offers.
- Review slow items every two weeks. If an item has views but no likes, the price is likely the issue. Drop 10% or relist with a new first photo. If it has no views at all, fix the title and category first. Price is not the only lever.
Common questions
FAQ - common questions
Does Vinted take a cut from sellers?
No. Sellers keep 100% of the sale price on Vinted. There is no listing fee and no commission for sellers. The buyer pays a fee on top of your price at checkout. You can still spend money on optional extras like bumps or wardrobe spotlight, and those costs are worth adding in the calculator so your profit is honest.
What fee does the buyer pay?
In the US the buyer pays 5% plus $0.70. In most of Europe it is 5% plus €0.70. In the UK it varies by item, roughly 3 to 8% plus £0.30 to £0.80. This tool uses a UK midpoint estimate of 5.5% plus £0.55 so you get a useful total. The exact UK fee is shown in the breakdown on the actual listing.
How do I price so offers do not wipe out my profit?
Use the Reverse tab. Enter the profit you want, your costs, and the discount you expect, for example 20%. The tool gives you a higher list price to post. If the buyer takes the full discount, you still hit your target. If they pay full price, you make extra.
Should I include shipping in my price?
On Vinted the buyer normally pays shipping on top, so you do not add it to your profit math. You should still look at it because it changes the buyer total. High shipping makes your item feel more expensive even though you do not receive that money.
Is it better to sell on Vinted or Poshmark or eBay?
On fees alone, Vinted wins for most clothes because you keep 100%. Poshmark takes 20% at $15 and up. eBay takes about 13.6% for most clothing. That said, some brands sell faster or for higher prices on other apps. Use the Compare tab to see the fee gap on your exact price, then factor in how fast each app sells that brand for you.
What is a good margin on Vinted?
It depends on where you source. Many thrift resellers aim for 60 to 80% margin on low cost items because time, photos and trips add up. For your own closet, any sale is mostly profit since the cost is sunk, but still count packaging. If your margin is under 30% after an offer, ask if the time is worth it or if a bundle would help.
Do bumps and promotes pay off?
Sometimes. A bump helps an item that is close to selling but buried in search. It rarely saves a bad photo or a price that is too high. Add the bump cost into the calculator for that item. If the profit still works and the item has views and likes, a bump can be worth a try. If it has no views, fix the listing first and save the money.
About
About this tool
This is a free, independent calculator for people who sell clothes and small items on Vinted. It is not affiliated with Vinted. It was built to answer the three questions sellers ask most: what do I keep, what does the buyer really pay, and what should I post if I want to make a set amount.
All math runs in your browser. Fees and platform comparisons were checked in October 2026 from Vinted help pages and each platform fee page. Fees change, so treat comparisons for other platforms as estimates and check the fee inside the app before a big listing push. If you spot a rate that has changed, recheck with the platform first. Your list price still matters most.