Launching your Vinted shop: the 8 steps, from zero to your first sales
Quick answer: to launch your Vinted shop, there is no creation form to fill in: your shop is your profile and your listings. What matters, in order: choose your model (consignment or buy-to-resell), find your first items, polish your profile, publish your first listings, make your first sales, then get organised and sort out your status once the activity becomes regular. This page details the 8 steps, with no starting budget required.
It builds on the method of the Dresskool Vinted course (68 lessons, 9 of them free) and on the public rules of the Vinted help centre.
Step 1: choose your model
You have three ways to stock your shop. Buy-to-resell: you buy (charity shops, lots, private sellers) to resell at a margin, with your own money at stake. Consignment: people hand you their clothes, you sell them and take a commission; you buy no stock. Donations: people give you clothes that you resell. To start with no budget, consignment is the simplest: read the guide to consignment on Vinted.
Step 2: choose your niche
A shop that sells has an identity: a size, a style, a type of item (children, specific brands, sportswear). A niche tells you what to look for and who to shoot photos for. The guide to finding your niche helps you choose.
Step 3: find your first items
A realistic goal to begin with: about ten items. In consignment, that is the mission of module 2 of the course: sign your first 3 consignment contracts. In buy-to-resell, it is the mission of module 3: buy your first 10 items with a pricing method. No stock? Start with your own wardrobe, as detailed in getting started without a budget.
Step 4: prepare your profile
Your profile is your shop window: a sharp photo, a short bio that says what you sell, an account name consistent with your niche. Buyers also look at your reviews and how quickly you reply.
Step 5: publish your first listings
The mission of module 4 sets the goal: 10 optimised listings. Photos in daylight on a neutral background, a title that repeats what the buyer types (type of item, brand, size), an honest description of the condition, a price in line with the market. Useful guides: photos, the description, the price.
Step 6: make your first sales
Reply quickly to messages, pack neatly and ship on time: your first reviews build trust. The guides to sending a parcel and negotiating offers cover these moments.
Step 7: get organised to keep going
A shop that lasts relies on a routine: photo, publishing and messaging sessions at fixed times, tracked stock, and republishing listings that stall. The course's 14-day challenge takes you from 15 to 30 published listings.
Step 8: sort out your status
As soon as you buy to resell, run consignment or sell regularly to earn an income, you are carrying out a professional activity. Vinted reports to the tax authority the accounts that exceed 30 sales or €2,000 over a year. Module 8 of the course details the status step by step; the page on the pro Vinted course explains what it brings you to go pro, and the tax guide details the contributions. Self-employed (sole trader) status is the usual route; the French references here (URSSAF, SIRET) apply if you sell from France. Confirm your situation on service-public.fr or with an accountant.
Try it for free, or go straight to the full course
The introduction and module 1 are free. If you have already made up your mind, the full course is €79, in one payment or in 3 payments with no fees.
Buy the course, €79 See the free lessonsOpening your own online shop is a different matter
Launching your Vinted shop and opening your own sales website are two different projects: on Vinted, the audience is already there; on your own site, you have to bring in the visitors. If you are hesitating, read opening a second-hand online shop: when to take the leap.
Frequently asked questions
How do you launch a shop on Vinted?
In 8 steps: choose your model (consignment or buy-to-resell), your niche, find your first items, prepare your profile, publish your first listings, make your first sales, get organised into a routine, then sort out your status if the activity becomes regular.
Do you need to create a shop on Vinted?
No, there is no shop creation form: your profile and your listings make up your shop. A Vinted Pro account exists for registered professionals, with a SIRET number.
How much does it cost to launch a Vinted shop?
Vinted charges no selling fees to the private seller. Your budget depends on the model: in consignment you buy no stock, in buy-to-resell you commit money to buy your items. You can also start with your own wardrobe.
Can you start on Vinted with no budget?
Yes. Consignment lets you sell other people's clothes without buying stock, and your own wardrobe can be a starting point. The "getting started without a budget" guide details the method.
Do you need a status to start a business on Vinted?
Selling your personal belongings is not a professional activity. Buying to resell, running consignment or selling regularly to earn an income is, and it requires a status (self-employed or sole trader), most often the French micro-entreprise. Vinted reports to the tax authority the accounts that exceed 30 sales or €2,000 per year.
Is there a course to launch a shop on Vinted?
Yes: the Dresskool course (€79 one time only, lifetime access) follows these steps with one mission per module, and the introduction and module 1 are free so you can try it.