Almost everyone who quits reselling quits for the same two reasons: they buy the wrong things, or they pay too much for the right things. This guide fixes both. It is the same beginner cheat sheet we hand new members — proven brands and items that consistently resell on Vinted, the maximum you should ever pay for each, and the price range it realistically sells for. Learn these twenty lines and you already know more than most people who have been flipping for months.
Max Buy is the most you should pay for an item all-in (the price plus any postage), not a target. If you can get it cheaper, even better. Buy above it and your margin disappears once Vinted fees, postage and the odd item that does not sell are taken into account. When in doubt, offer below Max Buy and walk away if the seller will not move.
The beginner buy & sell cheat sheet
Prices are guide figures for good, genuine, used items in clean condition. Boxed, rare colourways and deadstock pieces go for more; stained, damaged or heavily worn items go for less or not at all. Always check authenticity before you buy.
| Brand | Item | Max Buy | Sell Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph Lauren | Polo Shirt (plain) | £12 | £25–30 |
| Ralph Lauren | Polo Shirt (striped) | £15 | £30–35 |
| Ralph Lauren | Quarter Zip | £22 | £50 |
| Ralph Lauren | Jacket (general) | £25 | £50 |
| Stone Island | Polo Shirt | £18 | £40 |
| CP Company | Polo Shirt | £15 | £30 |
| CP Company | Quarter Zip | £18 | £35–50 |
| The North Face | Puffer Jacket (Nuptse) | £45 | £90–120 |
| The North Face | Gilet | £22 | £45–50 |
| Carhartt | Cargo Shorts | £12 | £25–35 |
| Nike | Vintage Hoodie | £15 | £30–40 |
| Adidas | Vintage Hoodie | £14 | £28 |
| Adidas | Football Shirt (retro) | £18 | £35–120 |
| Tommy Hilfiger | Quarter Zip | £14 | £35 |
| Berghaus | Jacket | £20 | £40 |
| Nike | Air Force 1 (worn) | £12 | £25–40 |
| Nike | Dunk Low (used) | £28 | £55–90 |
| Nike | Air Max 90 (used) | £12 | £25–40 |
| Nike | Air Max 95 (used) | £18 | £35–60 |
| Nike | Air Max TN / Plus (used) | £20 | £40–70 |
How to use it
- 1Use the cheat sheet to know exactly what to look for and the most you should pay for it.
- 2Search those brand-and-item combinations on Vinted and find listings priced at or below the Max Buy.
- 3Make sensible offers — sellers expect them — and only buy when the numbers leave a clear margin.
- 4Log every buy and sell so you always know your real profit, not just what landed in your wallet.
- 5Repeat it consistently. A few good flips a week compounds far faster than one lucky hit.
Where to focus first
You do not need all twenty lines on day one. Pick two or three categories you can recognise instantly and go deep before you broaden out. These are the easiest wins for beginners:
- Ralph Lauren polos — the perfect starter flip: everywhere, easy to authenticate, and they always sell. Plain colours move fastest; check the embroidered pony and the inner neck label.
- Stone Island & CP Company — higher ticket, so margins are bigger, but fakes are common. Learn the badge stitching and the patch buttons before you spend on these.
- The North Face Nuptse puffers & gilets — strong autumn/winter sellers with big spreads. Black is the safest colour; watch for fading and broken zips.
- Retro football shirts — the widest range here (£35–120) because rarity and the player or season on the shirt drive price. Original, in-era shirts beat modern reissues.
- Nike sneakers — Air Force 1s and Air Max are beginner-friendly volume sellers; Dunks carry the highest margin. Used is fine, but price honestly to the condition and photograph any flaws.
Do not buy something just because it is cheap. Cheap and unsellable still loses you money and ties up cash. Stick to items on this sheet, pay at or under the Max Buy, and let the boring, repeatable flips build your bankroll first.
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