Beth Hackman, a 25-year-old from Windsor, Berkshire, sold more than 600 items on Vinted, earning £3,000 to fund her move to Sydney, Australia. She used the money to pay for her flight, visa, and accommodation, and now works as a physiotherapist.
What she misses about the UK
While she loves her new life, she misses one unexpected thing: a Tesco meal deal. "I'm loving Australia because of the work-life balance," she said. "I miss my family so much but I message and call them every day. Other than that I miss a Tesco meal deal."
Decluttering for a dream
Beth decided to sell most of her clothes after realising she had too many. She listed gym wear, occasion dresses, her brother's prom suit, and even Alexander McQueen trainers that sold for £200. She believes many households are sitting on hundreds or thousands of pounds worth of unwanted items without realising.
"I’d just accumulated too much and hated how much was generally fast fashion," she said. "Moving to Australia has been a dream for around three years. I sold all of my shoes so I just had my gym and running trainers left. I’d say I’ve sold at least 600 items."
Tips for selling on Vinted
Beth encourages others to declutter for major life goals. She said taking good photos with a clean background is key, and that detailed descriptions and quick postage helped her build positive reviews. She also recommends pricing items to sell quickly rather than holding out for higher prices.
"Taking good photos with a clean background is key. I also used a mannequin sometimes. Good descriptions are important," she said. "I will always negotiate. I’d rather it be sold and out of my house and lose out on 50p than be set on prices."
From buyer to seller
Beth first downloaded Vinted about five years ago, not to make money but to research designer pieces. She used it to see how clothes looked on real people before buying new. "If I wanted a dress from House of CB, I’d search it on Vinted to see how it looked on real bodies and to compare sizes," she said.
