Vinted consignment: what commission to set in 2026

Commission is the central question in consignment selling on Vinted. Set it too low and you work at a loss. Set it too high and you won't find consignors. Between the two lies a precise balance that makes your business both profitable and appealing.

This guide gives you the recommended commission tiers for 2026, concrete arguments to justify them, and the tools to handle invoicing without spending hours on it.

How commission works in consignment

Consignment is a simple model: a consignor entrusts you with their clothes, you sell them on Vinted, and you take a commission on every sale you make. The consignor keeps the rest.

Unlike classic reselling, you buy nothing. Your income comes solely from the commission. It's a zero-investment model: if an item doesn't sell, you hand it back.

In return, you do all the work:

• Photos -- styling, lighting, several angles
• Copywriting -- optimised title, detailed description, Vinted keywords
• Pricing -- estimating the market price and positioning it
• Customer service -- answering questions, negotiating, handling offers
• Shipping -- careful packaging, labelling, drop-off at the pick-up point
• Follow-up -- managing returns, any disputes, reporting back to the consignor

Each item takes 30 minutes of work on average, from the moment you receive it to shipping. That time is the same whether the item costs 8 euros or 80 euros. That's why the commission has to be tiered.

The recommended commission tiers

The tiered grid is the consignment standard in 2026. It keeps you fair with consignors while protecting your profitability on small items.

Items sold under 15 euros: 50% commission

This is the most important tier to defend. A t-shirt sold for 10 euros earns you 5 euros for 30 minutes of work. That's already a low hourly rate. Below 50%, consigning small items simply isn't viable.

The work is exactly the same whether the piece is worth 8 or 80 euros: same photos, same copy, same packaging, same trip to the pick-up point.

Items sold between 15 and 50 euros: 30 to 40% commission

This is the most common bracket in Vinted consignment. Most of your sales will fall within this range. At 40%, a dress sold for 35 euros earns you 14 euros. At 30%, it earns you 10.50 euros.

The choice between 30 and 40% depends on your positioning. If you target consignors with mainstream high-street brands (Zara, H&M, Mango), stay at 40%. If you receive premium brands (Sezane, Ba&sh, Maje), 30% is acceptable because volume makes up for it.

Items sold above 50 euros: 20 to 30% commission

On high-value pieces -- luxury brands, designer items, brand-new pieces with tags -- a lower commission is justified. A consignor will only entrust an expensive piece if the split stays in their favour.

At 25%, a coat sold for 120 euros earns you 30 euros. That's an excellent time-to-income ratio for a single sale.

How to justify your commission to consignors

Transparency is your best argument. Consignors who understand your work accept your commission without haggling. Those who don't will never make good partners.

Spell out the work involved

Prepare a written list of everything you do for each item. Show it from the very first contact. Consignors have no idea how much time it takes to sell an item on Vinted.

Key argument: without your service, their clothes stay in a wardrobe and earn nothing. With you, they get back 50 to 70% of the sale price without lifting a finger. It's a clear, convincing proposition.

Compare with the alternatives

Car boot sale: the consignor rarely gets more than 1 to 3 euros per item. Bricks-and-mortar consignment shop: commissions are often 50 to 60%, with a far longer time to sell. Charity donation: zero euros. Your service, even at 50%, remains the best option for the consignor.

Show your results

After your first sales, share your figures: sell-through rate, average time to sell, prices achieved. Concrete results wipe out any hesitation.

The consignment contract: what it must include

A written contract is essential as soon as you do consignment regularly. It protects you in a dispute and professionalises your business. Even between friends, never skip this step.

Your consignment contract must cover the following points:

• Identity of the parties -- your details and the consignor's, with a SIRET number if you're a micro-entrepreneur
• List of items deposited -- description, condition, number of pieces, with a signed inventory
• Commission grid -- each tier clearly stated, with worked examples
• Length of the consignment -- usually 60 to 90 days, with renewal terms
• Pricing policy -- who sets the initial price, and how far you can lower it after 30 or 60 days
• Payment terms -- frequency (monthly or per sale), method (bank transfer, PayPal), timing
• Return conditions -- how and when the consignor gets unsold items back
• Liability -- a clause covering loss, damage, or a dispute with a Vinted buyer

A well-drafted contract avoids 95% of conflicts. The remaining 5% are settled by rereading the contract together.

To go further on the legal framework, see our guide complet du depot-vente Vinted.

Managing unsold items and returns

Not everything sells. That's normal. Managing unsold items is what separates organised consignment from chaotic consignment.

Set a firm consignment period

60 to 90 days is the norm. Beyond that, an unsold item takes up space, clutters your catalogue and wastes your time on reporting. Stating this period in the contract avoids any argument.

Offer a price cut before returning items

At 30 days, lower the price by 10 to 15%. At 60 days, offer a further 20% cut. Warn the consignor before each adjustment. If the item still won't sell, return it when the contract ends.

Organise returns

Set a fixed day each month for returns (the first Saturday, for example). The consignor comes to collect their pieces, you update your inventory, and you take the chance to receive new pieces.

Never keep an item indefinitely. Stock that doesn't move is dead stock.

Tracking payments and invoicing

Financial management is the weak spot of most consignment sellers. When you handle 80 pieces for 6 consignors, calculation errors creep in fast if you work off a basic Excel file.

What you must track for each sale

• The item ID and the consignor's name
• The actual sale price (after Vinted buyer protection)
• The amount of your commission
• The amount owed to the consignor
• The date of the sale and the date of payment to the consignor

Automate it with DressKare

DressKare is the tool built for this. It automatically generates commission invoices, tracks payments by consignor, and gives you a clear view of your income. No more manual spreadsheets: every sale is tracked, every euro is assigned to the right consignor.

The monthly report you send your consignors becomes a one-click export. It's this level of professionalism that keeps your partners loyal and sets you apart from amateur sellers.

Commission mistakes to avoid

Seven mistakes come up again and again with sellers starting out in consignment. Avoiding them saves you months.

1. Applying a single rate -- A flat 30% on everything loses you money on small items and prices you too high on big ones. The tiered grid is essential.
2. Cutting your rate to attract consignors -- If you drop to 20% on 15-euro items, you earn 3 euros for 30 minutes of work. That's not viable. Better to turn a consignor away than to work at a loss.
3. Not putting the commission in writing -- A verbal agreement leads to misunderstandings. The consignor forgets the agreed rate, disputes the amount received, or compares it with another seller. A written contract removes that risk.
4. Forgetting Vinted's fees -- Vinted buyer protection reduces the amount you receive. Calculate your commission on the net amount received, not the displayed price. State this in the contract.
5. Accepting unsellable pieces -- A consignor who hands you 30 items, 25 of which are worn basics worth 3 euros each, isn't worth your time. Be selective. Your rejection rate should be at least 30%.
6. Not planning for price cuts -- Without a progressive reduction clause, you're stuck with items at the same price for 90 days. The Vinted market is dynamic: an item that doesn't sell in 30 days at its initial price needs an adjustment.
7. Mixing personal and consignment accounting -- Your personal sales and your consignment sales must be tracked separately. For the tax office, only your commission counts as your consignment turnover.

FAQ

What commission should you take in Vinted consignment?

The standard commission is between 30 and 50% depending on the item's value. For items sold under 15 euros, take 50% because the work is the same whatever the value. Between 15 and 50 euros, apply 30 to 40%. Above 50 euros, 20 to 30% is enough.

How do you justify a 50% commission to consignors?

Spell out the work involved: professional photos, writing the listings, replying to buyers, packaging, shipping, handling disputes. For a 10-euro item, that's 30 minutes of work. Without your service, the piece would stay in a wardrobe.

Do you need a contract for Vinted consignment?

Yes, a consignment contract is essential. It must set out the commission grid, the length of the consignment, the pricing policy, the return conditions for unsold items and liability in case of loss or dispute. It protects both parties.

How much can you earn from consignment on Vinted?

With 80 active items from consignors and a pace of 15 to 25 sales a month, you can generate between 350 and 450 euros in monthly commissions. The result depends on the number of consignors, the quality of the pieces and your consistency.

How do you manage unsold items in consignment?

Set a consignment period in your contract, usually 60 to 90 days. When it ends, offer a price cut of 20 to 30% or return the piece. Never keep an item indefinitely: it blocks your storage space and adds to your admin.