How Vinted US got here (2024–2025)
Vinted spent a decade dominating second-hand fashion in Europe before betting on the US. The company rolled out vinted.com to American buyers and sellers through 2024, backed by heavy TV and social spend in 2025. Unlike a soft beta, Vinted US launched as a full marketplace — listings, prepaid shipping labels, buyer protection and seller payouts from day one.
What catches European resellers off guard: Vinted US is a separate silo. Your French or UK wardrobe does not appear to buyers in Ohio. If you only need to know whether the app works in America, see our shorter Vinted USA availability guide. This page is for people who want to run it as a sourcing channel.
The fee model: why 0% beats Poshmark's 20%
Vinted charges sellers nothing. You list for free, sell at your price, and the platform deposits the full amount (minus nothing) once the buyer confirms receipt. Buyers pay a Buyer Protection fee — typically 5% + $0.70 — added on top of your listed price at checkout.
| Platform | Seller fee on a $35 sale | You receive |
|---|---|---|
| Vinted US | $0 (0%) | $35.00 |
| Poshmark | $7.00 (20%) | $28.00 |
| Depop | ~$3.85 (10% + processing) | ~$31.15 |
| eBay | ~$4.94 (13.25% + $0.30) | ~$30.06 |
On a $35 Lululemon tank, Vinted leaves you $7 more than Poshmark on fees alone. Stack twenty of those a month and you are looking at $140 — real money on thin-margin thrift flips. The trade-off: buyers see your $35 item as ~$37.45 after protection, so price-sensitive shoppers may negotiate harder than on fee-inclusive platforms.
For eBay-specific math, use our eBay fees & profit calculator. For a quick pre-list check on any platform, the flipping profit calculator handles item cost, shipping and fee rate in one screen.
Domestic-only shipping: the rule that shapes your inventory
Every Vinted US sale ships within the United States. The app generates prepaid labels — mostly USPS First Class and Priority — and the buyer usually pays shipping at checkout. You print the label, drop the package, and tracking syncs automatically.
- No international listings. You cannot sell from the US to Canada, Europe or anywhere else on Vinted. Cross-border fashion still belongs on eBay.
- Weight tiers matter. Lightweight tops ship cheap; coats and boots push buyers toward higher shipping tiers and slower sales.
- Bundle-friendly. Buyers often request bundles to save on per-item shipping — good for clearing slow inventory, but watch your per-piece margin.
- Regional demand. Coastal metros (NYC, LA, Chicago) show the highest buyer activity in 2025–2026 data; Midwest and South listings still sell, but may sit longer.
What sells on Vinted USA (and what does not)
Vinted US skews younger and more bargain-oriented than Poshmark. The catalog is fashion, kids' clothes and home-adjacent items — not electronics, not collectibles, not furniture.
Brands that move fast
- Athleisure: Lululemon, Athleta, Vuori, Nike, Adidas — especially sizes S–L and current colorways.
- Mall contemporary: Anthropologie, Free People, Madewell, J.Crew, Loft, Banana Republic.
- Fast fashion (clean condition): Zara, H&M, Aritzia, Princess Polly, Reformation — buyers want tags-on or like-new.
- Kids: Carter's, OshKosh, Primary, Hanna Andersson — bundles of 5–10 pieces outsell singles.
- Shoes: Birkenstock, UGG, New Balance, On Running — must be photographed from every angle; scuffs kill sales.
What to cross-list elsewhere
- Designer above $150: Poshmark or eBay — buyers expect authentication and pay more.
- True vintage and Y2K hype: Depop's audience pays up for curated aesthetic; Vinted buyers want a deal.
- Anything non-fashion: books, games, parts — Mercari or eBay.
The sweet spot for Vinted US resellers in 2026: thrift mall brands at $15–$45, sourced for $3–$8, listed with good photos and 2–3 day ship time. Volume beats hero pieces.
Worked example: a $28 Zara dress flip
You pick up a Zara midi dress at Goodwill for $6.99, list it on Vinted for $28, buyer pays $4.99 shipping separately.
- Sale price (you keep): $28.00
- Vinted seller fee: $0.00
- Outbound shipping: prepaid label, buyer paid — $0 out of pocket
- Item cost: −$6.99
- Supplies (poly mailer): −$0.25
Net profit: $20.76 — a 297% ROI. The same dress at $28 on Poshmark nets $22.40 after the 20% fee, or $6.36 less. That gap is why serious volume resellers added Vinted US to their stack in 2025.
1099-K and the $600 threshold
Like every US payment platform, Vinted reports gross sales to the IRS via Form 1099-K when you exceed the federal threshold — currently $600 in gross payment volume per calendar year. The form shows what buyers paid you in total, not your profit after thrift costs, mileage or supplies.
- Flipping for profit is taxable business income. Your deductible expenses (COGS, shipping supplies, mileage to source) reduce what you owe — but only if you tracked them.
- Selling your own closet at a loss is generally not taxable income, yet the 1099-K may still arrive. Keep records showing purchase price vs. sale price per item.
- No profit dashboard on Vinted. The app knows your sale price, not what you paid at the thrift store. That gap is where resellers get surprised at tax time.
If you are crossing $600 in gross Vinted sales, per-item cost tracking is not optional — it is how you reconcile a 1099-K to real taxable income.
Track profit per flip (what Vinted will not do for you)
Vinted shows earnings totals, not margins. It has no field for purchase cost, no ROI view, no cross-platform comparison. When you list the same haul on Vinted, Poshmark and eBay, you need one place that answers: which platform actually made me money on this SKU?
Margeo's Vinted reseller tracker records item cost, sale price, platform and shipping per flip — so your monthly margin and year-end tax prep come from data, not memory. Pair it with the profit calculator before you buy inventory and the eBay calculator when you cross-list higher-ticket pieces.
Getting started checklist
- Download Vinted (iOS/Android) or sign up at vinted.com — US address required.
- Photograph in natural light, white or neutral background, minimum 4 photos per item.
- Price for the buyer's total (your price + ~5% protection + shipping) — undercut Poshmark comps by 10–15% and you still earn more after fees.
- Ship within 2 business days; Vinted penalizes slow shippers in search ranking.
- Log every purchase cost the day you source — before you forget which $4 shirt became which listing.
FAQ
Does Vinted charge seller fees in the USA?
No. Sellers pay 0%. Buyers pay the Buyer Protection fee (typically 5% + $0.70) on top of your listed price. Compare that with Poshmark's flat 20% taken from the seller — on a $30 item, you keep $6 more on Vinted before shipping.
Can you ship internationally on Vinted USA?
No. Vinted US is domestic-only. US sellers ship to US buyers via prepaid labels in the app. You cannot reach European buyers on Vinted US, and European Vinted accounts cannot list to Americans.
What brands sell best on Vinted USA?
Mall brands and fast fashion in good condition: Lululemon, Anthropologie, Free People, Madewell, Zara, H&M, Nike and kids' labels like Carter's. Current styles in women's sizes 6–14 move fastest. Premium designer and niche vintage usually sell better elsewhere.
When does Vinted send a 1099-K in the US?
When your gross sales exceed the federal threshold — $600 per calendar year under current IRS rules. The 1099-K reports gross payments, not net profit. Track purchase cost per item so you can subtract COGS at tax time.