VINTED users have been left fuming after the site confirmed a major new rule will kick in tomorrow and anyone breaking it could be banned.
The second-hand selling app, hugely popular across the UK, is updating its terms and conditions on Monday, September 8.
The site has also confirmed it will be cracking down on bots and external software used to game the system[/caption]
From then on, sellers will no longer be allowed to delete and re-list the same item multiple times.
It’s a common trick used by Vinted fans to bump unsold items back to the top of the search page, but bosses say the loophole is being closed.
Anyone caught breaking the new rule could face penalties and even lose their account altogether.
TikTok user Culture Force slammed the move, saying: “Long story short, when sellers on Vinted and eBay have items that aren’t selling,
“This doesn’t seem very fair.”
The site has also confirmed it will be cracking down on bots and external software used to game the system.
That means sellers who use apps or third-party tools to relist automatically will be at risk of being banned too.
Vinted insists the changes are about making the site fairer, but many users say it’s yet another blow to sellers who already face stiff competition.
One user fumed on TikTok: “I hate the rule of no relisting because if I have something at the bottom I want it to be seen again! And I can’t take photos of 500 items again!”
Another even hinted at a workaround: “Don’t delete the old listing and instead hide it.
“I’ve been doing that for a while now because in Germany they’ve been enforcing this for quite some time now.”
This isn’t the first time Vinted has sparked fury.
Last year the app rolled out a delivery update which stopped sellers from choosing which couriers they wanted to use.
Buyers were suddenly in control, meaning some sellers had to print labels for services they couldn’t even access.
The backlash was so strong that Vinted quickly U-turned and restored the old system.
Now, sellers fear history could repeat itself as thousands vent online about the new relisting ban.
Some are threatening to ditch the platform completely if it becomes too difficult to shift their unwanted clothes and accessories.
Others are urging Vinted to bring in a simple “refresh” button instead similar to Facebook Marketplace, so items can be bumped up without having to start from scratch.
Despite the anger, Vinted remains one of the UK’s most popular side-hustle apps. Millions use it to flog old clothes, shoes and bags to earn extra cash.
The tax rules are also a key factor for sellers.
Brits can earn up to £1,000 a year from side hustles like Vinted without paying a penny in tax.
But anyone making more than that – especially if they are buying and selling to profit – could need to declare it to HMRC.
Platforms including Vinted and eBay already pass on sales data once sellers pass certain thresholds, such as earning around £1,700 or shifting 30 items in a year.
That doesn’t automatically mean tax is due, it depends if HMRC deems you’re “trading” rather than simply clearing out your wardrobe.
Currently, if you earn more than £1,000 extra income, you must fill out a self-assessment tax form.
From 2029, the threshold rises to £3,000, with a new simple form for those under it.
The rules themselves aren’t changing – just the way sellers will have to report their side-hustle income.
Do you need to pay tax on items sold on Vinted?
QUICK facts on tax from the team at Vinted…
- The only time that an item might be taxable is if it sells for more than £6,000 and there is profit (sells for more than you paid for it). Even then, you can use your capital gains tax-free allowance of £3,000 to offset it.
- Generally, only business sellers trading for profit (buying goods with the purpose of selling for more than they paid for them) might need to pay tax. Business sellers who trade for profit can use a tax-free allowance of £1,000, which has been in place since 2017.
- More information here: vinted.co.uk/no-changes-to-taxes
The second-hand selling app, hugely popular across the UK, is updating its terms and conditions on Monday, September 8[/caption]