This is general guidance. Vinted updates its app and policies from time to time, so check its help pages for the latest detail on fees, protection and returns.
Step by step
- Find the seller or item. Search by brand, size and item type, or go straight to the Rachel Buscall Boo boutique.
- Read the listing carefully. Look at every photo, the stated condition, size and measurements. See condition and descriptions.
- Check the size and fit. Compare the measurements with something you already own. See sizing and fit.
- Message the seller if you need to. Ask about marks, fabric or fit before you buy. A good seller replies clearly.
- Buy through Vinted. Keep the payment and messages inside the app so you stay covered by Vinted’s process.
- Choose delivery. Pick the shipping option that suits you.
- Check the item when it arrives. If something is not as described, follow Vinted’s process promptly.
- Leave a review. It helps other buyers and rewards good sellers.
Searching smartly
Use the filters. Narrow by brand, size, condition and price, and save searches for the labels you love. Searching for specific item types, like “wrap dress” or “tailored blazer”, gives better results than a vague term.
Bundling
Many sellers offer bundle discounts if you buy several items at once. It can save on delivery and is a good way to build outfits. Ask the seller about bundling before you pay.
If something goes wrong
If an item arrives and it is not as described, take photos straight away and follow the process in the Vinted app. Acting promptly matters, because there are time limits on reporting problems. Check Vinted’s help pages for the current rules.
Good habits
- Buy and pay inside Vinted. Be wary of anyone who asks you to move the conversation or payment elsewhere.
- Save items you like. Sellers sometimes reduce prices or bundle.
- Ask for extra photos in natural light when something is unclear.
For a quick pre-purchase list, use our buyer checklist. Back to buying pre-loved on Vinted.