Selling on Vinted for others: the business no one explains

What if you could sell on Vinted without buying a single item of clothing? Consignment is the most underrated model in online resale. You sell other people's clothes, you take a commission, and you never put your own money on the line.

Dozens of Dresskool sellers already run on this model, pulling in 500 to 3,000 euros a month - with nothing invested up front.

How Vinted consignment works

The idea is simple: people hand you their clothes, you photograph them, write the listings, and handle the sales and shipping. In return, you take a cut of every item that sells.

Unlike the classic approach (buying from charity shops to flip), consignment comes with a few big advantages:

• Zero investment - You pay nothing to build your catalogue
• Zero financial risk - If a piece does not sell, you hand it back
• Unlimited catalogue - Your suppliers keep bringing you fresh stock
• Higher quality - You only take on the pieces you know will sell

Setting your commission tiers

Commission is the heart of consignment. It has to be high enough to pay for your work, yet appealing enough to win people over.

Recommended tiers

• Items that sell for under 15 euros: 50 % commission - listing and shipping take the same effort whatever the price
• Items that sell for 15 to 50 euros: 40 % commission
• Items that sell for over 50 euros: 30 % commission

The consignment agreement: non-negotiable

Even between friends, a written agreement is essential. It protects you if there is a dispute and makes your service look professional. Your contract should spell out:

• The consignment period - Usually 60 to 90 days, renewable
• The commission tiers - Clear and broken down by price band
• The pricing policy - Who sets the sale price? Can you drop it after 30 days?
• The return terms - How and when the owner gets unsold items back
• Liability - What happens if an item is lost or damaged, or a buyer raises a dispute

Finding your first suppliers

Word of mouth is your best ally at the start. Begin with:

1. Your own circle - Ask friends, colleagues and family to clear out their wardrobes
2. Local social media - Facebook groups for your town, local Instagram accounts
3. Local listings - Gumtree, notice boards in nearby shops
4. Referrals - Offer an extra 5 % commission for every new supplier someone brings in

The day-to-day routine

The key to profitable consignment is organisation. You are handling stock for several people, and every piece has to be traceable:

• Labelling - Each piece gets a code (owner's initials + number). E.g. "ML-042"
• Tracking sheet - A file with: code, description, price, drop-off date, status (listed / sold / returned)
• Organised storage - A dedicated space with rails or shelves, sorted by supplier
• Monthly reporting - Send each supplier a summary of their sales

The legal side in 2026

Consignment is a commercial activity. As soon as you do it regularly with the aim of earning money, you need to:

• Register your business - Registering as a sole trader is the simplest way to start out
• Declare your commissions - Your taxable income is your commission, not the full sale price
• Keep records - Hold on to a simple log of income and receipts

For more on the tax side, read our 2026 tax guide for Vinted sellers.

Mistakes to avoid

1. Taking everything - Be selective. A stained or dated piece wastes your time and earns nothing.
2. Setting no time limit - With no deadline, you end up with stock that never moves.
3. Underestimating the time - Count on 30 minutes per item on average (intake, photos, writing, shipping).
4. Mixing your pieces with your suppliers' - Confusion leads to accounting errors.
5. Neglecting the relationship - Your suppliers are your partners. Regular reporting keeps them loyal.