If you're considering a major wardrobe clear-out and discarding your old clothes, hold that thought. A top seller has shared some invaluable tips for making money from your pre-loved items on Vinted, a platform where users can buy and sell second-hand goods at reasonable prices. The site is an excellent resource for shopping sustainably and earning a bit of extra cash. One clever TikTok user, @pastgems, claims to have raked in an impressive £100,000 from selling her old clothes.

The Vinted seller shared her secrets to success with her 22,000 followers, advising in one video that clear photos are the key. High-quality, aesthetically pleasing images are crucial for attracting buyers. If professional studio lighting isn't within your budget, she suggests purchasing a cheap clip-on light for your phone to improve the quality of your photos. "I promise you it makes such a difference," she said. Quick shipping is also important, according to the full-time reseller.

While acknowledging the challenges of daily shipping around work and other commitments, she stressed: "Shipping quickly will get you repeat buyers because they know they can rely on you.". However, one thing she advises against is messaging people on the app who have 'liked' your item, as this could potentially hinder your sales. The Vinted seller explained that if they wanted to buy it, they would. She added: "In my opinion, that makes your item not desirable at all; it kind of seems like you're desperate to get rid of the item, which is not what you want.".

She went on to advise against reserving items, explaining "90% of the time", buyers bail because having too much time leads them to second-guess their interest. According to her experience, "if they really wanted to buy, they would find a way," further stating she never holds items due to time-wasters and missed opportunities. Another tip from the TikTok creator is to reject offers outright. While it may sound bonkers, she insists countering the offer instead - even if by just £2 or £3 - it leads to success: "Whenever I counter their offer by £2 or £3, they always, always buy. I can't tell you why this exactly works; it just does. And I've had so many of my followers message me saying, 'This tip actually works'.".

Eager viewers didn't shy away, bombarding her videos with requests for more pearls of wisdom. One asked, "How many items would you suggest to list on Vinted? " Another probed, "Do you have a specific time of the day that you post on Vinted? ". Given her recent video was titled "Just sold 25+ items on Vinted in a single day," it's clear she's onto something with these strategies. Get our money-saving tips and top offers direct to your inbox with the Mirror Money newsletter.