Vinted review

Vinted ranks sixth and is the value pick for everyday clothing. It charges sellers nothing, and its how it works page says sellers keep 100% of what they earn, which tends to keep asking prices low. Buyers carry the costs instead: you pay shipping, and Vinted adds a Vinted fee to each transaction to fund its refund policy and support. Listings show the item price next to an all-in total that includes the fee, so you can compare before you click. The refund policy covers purchases made with the Buy now button and pays out if the item is lost, damaged in delivery, or significantly not as described. The drawback is transparency on the fee itself, since the how it works page does not state the amount, and the US catalog leans heavily on clothing. Real-time tracking follows each package. We compared documented features and published policies, not hands-on orders.

Who it is for

budget shoppers buying low-priced everyday clothing

Price

No selling fees; buyers pay shipping plus a Vinted fee shown in the item's total price.

We'll also add a Vinted fee to your transaction, to cover the costs of providing a safe, smooth experience for the Vinted community.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• No selling fees, so sellers keep 100% of the item price
• Buyers pay shipping and the seller gets a prepaid label
• Refund if a purchase is lost, damaged in delivery or significantly not as described
• Coverage applies to purchases made with the Buy now button
• Listings show the total price including fees next to the item price

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Zero seller fees help keep list prices low
• Strength: Refund policy covers lost, damaged and significantly not as described items
• Strength: Real-time package tracking
• Weakness: The buyer fee amount is not published on the how it works page
• Weakness: Only Buy now purchases are covered
• Weakness: Smaller US catalog outside clothing

Key facts

• Selling fee: None
• Buyer fee: Vinted fee added at checkout
• Shipping: Paid by buyer, prepaid label
• Refund cover: Lost, damaged or not as described
• Covered checkout: Buy now button

Where it ranks

Vinted is No. 6 in our Best Online Thrift Stores verdict.