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I have been asked a lot about how I shop on Vinted, so thought I’d share a few tips.
I mainly shop for interiors and kids stuff secondhand online as I don’t have to worry about the fit (I have had some bad luck with clothes for me sadly and returns aren’t so easy!). Generally, I have tried to change my thinking when I want to buy something – “can I get it secondhand?” is now a bit of a mantra. It’s not always the case but I’m starting to get more accustomed to it.
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I use it as a chance to buy brands I couldn’t afford at full price, so often I search for brands like Bobo Choses, Mini Rodini or Vans (you can save these brands on the Vinted app so these items come up first).
This Bobo Chose cardigan (above) was the same price as an H&M cardigan and it will have a higher resale value too. I find an item will often depreciate quickly but then holds its value after that for longer (which is better for resellers and secondhand buyers!).
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I always filter for size so there are less items to trawl through.
I use the tools like buying in ‘bundles’ (especially if I find someone who has a similar age kids!) and making offers. If you’re buying more than one item from a seller, you save money on shipping and are also in a better position to haggle. The option to make an offer on Vinted is also so easy. I get so embarrassed to do it in person but have no qualms on the app!
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I look for toys too, which are washable, more likely to be in a good condition, and have a longer lifespan (Schleich animals and Duplo rather than cuddly toys). I have bought a few Schleich unicorns in a bundle and split them amongst kids’ birthdays throughout the year.
My current watches/saves:
Cos black dress size 12/M
Ganni (anything!)
Bella Freud 1970 jumper in M
Doen dresses size 12
APC Bags
For the kids:
Birkenstocks
Saltwater sandals
Mini Rodini
Bobo Choses
Arket
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Obviously there are loads of other sites out there too: @totswapshop is a lovely concept; I use apps like @gumtreeuk for interiors; @curateandrotate is amazing for clothes – I hope to find something there soon. I think for adult clothing, videos really help with seeing how an item fits.
I also love Fara for secondhand kids games, books and clothes – I like the Pimlico or Notting Hill store and found some £5 Crocs and great games in almost mint condition. I love filling the kids stockings with secondhand finds at Christmas and we collect Disney dvds from charity shops – the kids love picking a film from a wallet and pressing play!
It has been a really rewarding process for me and I’m really starting to change my mindset about how I shop. And I know so many of you love it, too!