An experienced reseller has revealed that vintage homeware items, such as lace and tea towels, could be worth a significant amount of money on second-hand platforms like Vinted and eBay. Lynne, who has been reselling for over 20 years, shared her tips on TikTok, urging people to check their cupboards for these hidden treasures.
Lynne explained that while many focus on clothing, homeware, particularly vintage pieces, can be surprisingly valuable. She recently acquired a large collection of lace, which she believes is in high demand due to the popularity of upcycling. 'The girly pops upcycle their things like denim jackets or denim skirts, and festival season is coming up, so lace is so in,' she said.
She also highlighted vintage tea towels, especially those with recipes printed on them, as items that can fetch good prices. Using an Irish linen tea towel as an example, Lynne estimated she could get £10 for it on eBay. She advised picking up such items when spotted in charity shops, noting that they often cost very little but can be sold for a profit.
eBay listings confirm that recipe tea towels regularly sell for over £10. Lynne's advice resonated with viewers, with one commenting: 'I never buy clothing, make much more money on homeware.' Another shared their success with retro checkerboard picture frames, which sold within 20 minutes.
