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Vinted vs eBay vs Depop: Which Is Best for UK Resellers in 2026?
Seller fees, buyer fees, audiences and item fit compared for Vinted, eBay and Depop in 2026, with one jacket priced on two of them and which platform suits each type of stock.
By Louie, co-founder and reselling expertPublished · Updated
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- 01What does each platform charge to sell in 2026?
- 02Who buys on Vinted, eBay and Depop?
- 03Which items sell best on each platform?
- 04Is Depop or Vinted better for selling?
- 05Is Vinted or eBay better for selling?
- 06Which platform is easiest to list on?
- 07Which platform should you choose?
- 08Is there a single best platform for UK resellers?
Vinted is the best start for everyday clothing, eBay for branded, vintage and higher-value stock, and Depop for streetwear and Y2K, and many UK resellers end up on all three. Prices differ between them too: a Resell Vault Discount Hub card on 11 October 2026 had one adidas jacket at a £59.55 eBay sold median and a £45.90 median Vinted asking price. Fees, buyers, item fit and ease of use are compared below.
What does each platform charge to sell in 2026?
For UK private sellers, very little on any of the three. Vinted charges sellers nothing, Depop dropped its 10% selling fee for UK sellers in 2024, and eBay has charged private sellers no final value fee in almost every category since 1 October 2024. On all three, most of the fee now falls on the buyer.
| Platform | Seller fee | Buyer pays | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinted | None on any item | Vinted fee: usually 3% to 8% plus £0.30 to £0.80 | Everyday and mid-range fashion |
| eBay | None for private sellers in most categories; business sellers pay final value fees | Buyer protection fee on items from private sellers | Branded, vintage, trainers over £100, electronics |
| Depop | No selling fee; payment processing still applies | Marketplace fee | Streetwear, Y2K and vintage |
The Vinted figures come from its price list, checked on 12 October 2026, which also lists two optional services the buyer pays for: Item Verification at £10 and Electronics Verification at £5. Sellers pay nothing in any category, electronics included.
Fees are only half of what you keep, because the same item sells for different prices on each platform. ASOS had the adidas Liverpool 25/26 anthem jacket at £25.59 with code PLUS on 11 October 2026. Its card showed both resale markets: an eBay sold median of £59.55 across 14 sales, and Vinted asks at a £45.90 median across 15 listings with 56 favourites. That is Resell Vault Discount Hub market data, and asking prices are not sales, so treat the gap as a guide to where the stronger buyers were that week.
DISCOUNT HUB MARKET DATA
One jacket priced against eBay sold prices, Discount Hub card, 11 October 2026
| Date | Item and retailer | Sale price | eBay sold median | Card spread | Confidence or room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| adidas Liverpool 25/26 anthem jacket, with code PLUS, ASOS | £25.59 | £59.55 over 14 sales | +£33.96 | Medium on a thin basket, posted without a ping |
Read moreShow less about One jacket priced against eBay sold prices, Discount Hub card, 11 October 2026
A spread is the Discount Hub card’s own estimate: the eBay sold median minus the sale price.
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Who buys on Vinted, eBay and Depop?
eBay reaches the widest range of UK buyers and has the strongest name for buying second-hand branded, vintage, collectable and higher-value items. Vinted has a huge base focused on everyday and mid-range fashion, children’s clothing and casualwear. Depop’s buyers are younger and shop by look, which suits streetwear, vintage and Y2K.
Which items sell best on each platform?
Put everyday fashion, high-street brands and children’s clothing on Vinted; branded and premium clothing, trainers over £100, electronics and collectables on eBay; and streetwear, Y2K and genuine vintage on Depop. Pieces with a good margin that fit two platforms, such as branded jackets, are the ones worth cross-listing.
Choose Vinted for...
Everyday and mid-range fashion, high-street brands, children’s clothing and fast-moving casualwear. No seller fees and a huge buyer base make it the default for most clothing, and it works for sourcing too: a Vinted monitor detects new listings in as little as 0.14ms, so underpriced pieces can be bought and resold on the same platform. What buyers pay on top is set out in the Vinted fees guide.
Choose eBay for...
Branded and premium clothing, vintage, trainers over £100 (where eBay’s Authenticity Guarantee applies), electronics, collectables, and anything where the reach justifies the extra listing work. The sneaker reselling guide covers which trainers hold their value.
Choose Depop for...
Streetwear, Y2K, genuine vintage and fashion-forward pieces, aimed at a younger buyer who shops by look more than by brand search. The best things to resell in the UK covers which categories suit it.
Is Depop or Vinted better for selling?
Vinted is better for everyday and mid-range fashion, and Depop is better for streetwear, Y2K and vintage aimed at younger buyers. Both are quick to list on, and neither charges a UK seller a selling fee. The difference in cost is that Depop still takes a payment processing fee on sales through Depop Payments, while Vinted takes nothing from the seller.
| Compared | Vinted | Depop |
|---|---|---|
| Seller fee | None on any item | No selling fee; payment processing still applies |
| Buyers | A huge everyday fashion audience, including children’s clothing and casualwear | Younger buyers who shop by look |
| Best for | High-street and mid-range brands, basics, fast-moving casualwear | Streetwear, Y2K, genuine vintage and fashion-forward pieces |
| Listing style | Quick and simple, built mobile-first | Quick, but rewards strong styling and curation |
If you are not sure, start on Vinted and list a streetwear or vintage piece on Depop as well. The cross-listing guide shows how to run both without selling the same item twice.
Is Vinted or eBay better for selling?
Vinted is better for everyday clothing and the easiest listing, and eBay is better for branded and premium pieces, vintage, trainers over £100, electronics and collectables. UK private sellers pay no selling fee on either in most categories, so the choice comes down to where the buyer is. eBay reaches the widest range of UK buyers, and its Authenticity Guarantee applies to trainers over £100.
eBay is the more involved of the two, with more listing fields and a steeper learning curve, and business sellers on eBay still pay final value fees. Vinted is simpler and its seller costs stay at zero, which is why most clothing beginners start there. If you want to build an income from Vinted first, how to make money reselling on Vinted is the place to begin.
Which platform is easiest to list on?
Vinted is the quickest and simplest, built mobile-first for casual sellers. Depop is similarly quick but rewards strong styling and curation. eBay is the most powerful and the most involved, with more listing fields and a steeper learning curve, so for pure speed of listing Vinted wins, with Depop close behind.
Which platform should you choose?
Start with the platform that fits your stock. General clothing belongs on Vinted, where listing is easiest and sellers pay nothing; branded, vintage or higher-value items belong on eBay; streetwear and Y2K for a young audience belong on Depop. Once you have a routine, cross-list anything with a margin worth a second listing.
- Starting out with general clothing? Begin on Vinted: it is the easiest, and sellers pay no fee
- Selling branded, vintage or higher-value items? Prioritise eBay
- Selling streetwear or Y2K to a young audience? Lead with Depop
- Serious about scaling? Cross-list across all three and track everything centrally
Is there a single best platform for UK resellers?
No. Vinted, eBay and Depop each win for different stock and different buyers. Start where your inventory fits best, then grow into all three: match each item to its platform, cross-list your higher-margin stock and let your own sales data show you where to spend your time.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for selling, Vinted, eBay or Depop?
It depends on the stock. Vinted suits everyday and mid-range fashion, eBay suits branded, vintage, trainers over £100, electronics and collectables, and Depop suits streetwear, Y2K and vintage for younger buyers. Many UK resellers list their higher-margin pieces on all three.
Is Depop or Vinted better for selling?
Vinted is better for everyday and mid-range fashion, and Depop for streetwear, Y2K and vintage aimed at younger buyers. Neither charges a UK seller a selling fee, though Depop still takes a payment processing fee on Depop Payments sales and Vinted takes nothing from sellers.
Is Vinted or eBay better for selling?
Vinted for everyday clothing and the easiest listing, eBay for branded and premium pieces, vintage, trainers over £100, electronics and collectables. UK private sellers pay no selling fee on either in most categories, so the choice comes down to where your buyer is.
Which platform has the lowest fees for UK sellers?
Vinted charges sellers nothing on any item. Depop has no selling fee but still takes a payment processing fee, and eBay charges private sellers no final value fee in almost every category, though business sellers still pay it.
What fee does Vinted charge to sell electronics?
None. Vinted charges sellers no commission or selling fee on any item, electronics included. The buyer pays the Vinted fee and can add Electronics Verification, an optional service that Vinted’s price list sets at £5.
Is eBay free for private sellers in the UK?
In almost every category, yes. Since 1 October 2024 UK private sellers have paid no final value fee on eBay, with vehicles the main exception. Business sellers still pay final value fees, so the saving depends on your account type.
Does Depop charge sellers in the UK?
Depop dropped its 10% selling fee for UK sellers in 2024, and buyers now pay a marketplace fee. A payment processing fee still applies on sales through Depop Payments, so Depop is close to free for sellers, though not entirely.
