All my life I donated clothes that became too small or no longer matched my style. It felt like the easiest way to help someone else while keeping my home clutter-free.
Things changed after becoming a mom. As my son grew, I found myself surrounded by bags of baby clothes, shoes, blankets, toys, and all the little items that are only used for a short period of time. At first, I wanted to keep everything as a memory of each stage of his childhood. Every tiny bodysuit reminded me of a different milestone.
Eventually, I realized that keeping every item wasn’t preserving memories, but it was filling the house with bags and boxes. The space occupied by those items could be used for new experiences, new adventures, and new memories.
That’s when I decided to try Vinted. My goal wasn’t to make a fortune. I simply wanted the items to be used by other families while recovering a small part of the money we had spent on them. Babies grow incredibly fast, and during his first years, my son needed an entirely new wardrobe every few months.
Listing the first items turned out to be the hardest part. I found myself holding every tiny shirt and pair of shoes, remembering the moments attached to them. To make letting go easier, I took good photos of everything. The photos became my memories, while the physical items could move on to another family.
All sales below are listed in Romanian lei, exactly as they appeared on Vinted. The final total is also converted into U.S. dollars for easier comparison.
How Much I Sold Through 2024
January 2024 – $4.38, 1 Sale
I started selling in mid-January and only made one sale: a pair of baby shoes.
Total: 20.00 lei ($4.38)
- 20.00 lei Flexible kids’ shoes
February 2024 – $16.70, 6 Sales
I continued listing baby items and completed six sales.
Total: 76.30 lei ($16.70)
- 5.00 lei Baby sports shoes
- 33.00 lei Baby tracksuit
- 13.30 lei 2 items bundle, Baby bodysuits and sports pants
- 12.00 lei Baby overalls
- 5.00 lei Baby overalls
- 8.00 lei Diapers received as a bonus
March 2024 – $44.52, 10 Sales
March was my best month so far. I sold several baby items and also listed my breast pump, which sold almost immediately.
Total: 203.35 lei ($44.52)
- 75.05 lei 2 items bundle, Breast pump and baby blouse
- 10.00 lei Baby sleeping bag
- 19.80 lei 3 items bundle, Baby blanket, bodysuits, and sports pants
- 6.00 lei Baby shorts
- 21.00 lei Baby sleeping bag
- 31.00 lei 6 items bundle, Baby blanket, overalls, and bodysuits
- 6.00 lei Baby clothes
- 13.50 Baby clothes
- 5.00 lei Baby clothes
- 16.00 lei Baby bodysuits
April 2024 – $12.26, 4 Sales
As I continued decluttering, I started finding unused baby products that no longer fit our needs.
Total: 56.00 lei ($12.26)
- 5.00 lei Breastfeeding pads
- 19.00 lei 2 items bundle, Baby clothes and bedsheets
- 12.00 lei Baby overalls
- 20.00 lei Pampers diapers
May 2024 – $13.00, 4 Sales
By this point I had cleared enough space to start looking through my own wardrobe.
Total: 59.40 lei ($13.00)
- 10.00 lei Women’s top
- 14.40 lei 3 items bundle, Baby cloth diaper, baby clothes, and bedsheet
- 25.00 lei 3 items bundle, Baby shoes, socks, and breastfeeding bra
- 10.00 lei Women’s top
June 2024 – $19.48, 5 Sales
I moved on to my cosmetics drawer and discovered I had far more shower gels than I could realistically use.
Total: 89.00 lei ($19.48)
- 5.00 lei Baby shorts
- 25.00 lei 2 items bundle, Shower gels
- 12.00 lei Baby tops
- 42.00 lei 8 items bundle, Baby bedsheets, T-shirts, and pants
- 5.00 lei Women’s top
July 2024 – $7.66, 2 Sales
I didn’t list many new items, so sales slowed down.
Total: 35.00 lei ($7.66)
- 23.00 lei Kids’ sports shoes
- 12.00 lei 4 items bundle, Baby cloth diaper, blanket, pillow, and toy
August 2024 – $7.66, 2 Sales
August was vacation month, and I spent very little time posting new listings.
Total: 35.00 lei ($7.66)
- 10.00 lei Shower gels
- 25.00 lei Maternity jeans
September 2024 – $27.15, 6 Sales
I focused more seriously on clearing space and saw sales increase again.
After breastfeeding, I discovered that while my clothing size remained the same, my bra size had changed. I listed several bras that no longer fit and quickly sold one of them.
Total: 124.00 lei ($27.15)
- 50.00 lei Baby carrier
- 29.00 lei Women’s sneakers
- 8.00 lei Women’s house slippers
- 25.00 lei 2 items bundle, Shower gels
- 7.00 lei Baby overalls
- 5.00 lei Push-up bra
October 2024 – $15.88, 3 Sales
While cleaning, I found a microphone I had purchased for YouTube content creation, before realizing how challenging voice recording can be with a toddler running around the house. It sold immediately.
Total: 72.53 lei ($15.88)
- 35.00 lei Microphone
- 9.00 lei Baby Halloween costume
- 28.54 lei 5 items bundle, Sports bras and push-up bra
November 2024 – $16.31, 4 Sales
Four more sales helped continue the decluttering process.
Total: 74.52 lei ($16.31)
- 33.42 lei Women’s sports jacket
- 17.00 lei Women’s jeans
- 19.10 lei Baby cleaning pads
- 5.00 lei Baby socks
December 2024 – $38.40, 5 Sales
Winter clothing became the focus in December, resulting in one of my strongest months.
Total: 175.40 lei ($38.40)
- 25.00 lei Women’s high-heel shoes
- 12.00 lei Thermal sports blouse
- 55.00 lei Faux fur jacket
- 15.00 lei Ski pants
- 68.40 lei 2 items bundle, Winter jacket and thermal sports blouse
Over the course of my first year on Vinted, I completed 52 orders and earned a total of: 1,020.50 lei ($223.40)
While that amount won’t replace a salary, it came from items that would otherwise have been donated or left forgotten in closets and storage boxes.
Expectations vs. Reality
When I first joined Vinted, I expected buyers to purchase multiple items at once so they could save on shipping costs and get bundle discounts. Reality was different. Out of my 52 orders, only 13 were bundle purchases. Most buyers purchased a single item at a time.
I also expected items to sell quickly. Some did, while others sat untouched for months despite being in excellent condition. Selling on Vinted taught me that decluttering for profit is usually a slow process rather than a quick one.
Advantages of Selling on Vinted
The biggest advantage is convenience. Vinted handles payments, shipping labels, order tracking, and communication through a single platform. Even price negotiations are simplified through an offer system, eliminating endless back-and-forth discussions.
Another major benefit is the international market. Living in Romania allows me to sell not only locally but also to buyers in Poland, Hungary, and Greece.
Most importantly, Vinted helped me transform items that were taking up space into useful items for other families. Every package that left my home created a little more room and gave a second life to something we no longer needed.
Disadvantages of Selling on Vinted
Visibility can be unpredictable. Sometimes I upload a listing and receive very few views or none. Since duplicate listings are not allowed, I can’t simply delete and repost the same item to refresh it.
Storage is another challenge. If you choose to sell instead of donate, you need a dedicated space for all listed items until they eventually sell. That means decluttering happens gradually rather than instantly.
Finally, the financial return may be lower than expected. Even though I sold many quality items throughout the year, the final amount wasn’t particularly large compared to the original value of those products.
Still, I view the $223.40 as a bonus. Before Vinted, I donated nearly everything I no longer used. In that context, earning over two hundred dollars while helping other families and creating more space in my home feels like a win.
Would I Use Vinted Again?
Absolutely. It helped me become more intentional about the things I own.
In 2024, Vinted was more than just a selling platform for me. It became a tool that helped me declutter my home, let go of items that had already served their purpose, and give them a chance to be useful to someone else.
I gained space in my home and the peace of mind that came with it. The clothes, toys, and baby items that had been sitting unused are now being enjoyed by other families, and our home feels lighter because of it.
The extra $223.40 was a welcome bonus, and it feels good knowing those items can continue their story somewhere else.
Quick Summary Box
| Vinted 2024 Summary | |
|---|---|
| Total earnings | 1,020.50 lei ($223.40) |
| Total orders | 52 |
| Best month | March ($44.52) |
| Second best month | December ($38.40) |
| Average per order | 19.63 lei ($4.29) |
| Main categories sold | Baby clothes, baby gear, women’s clothes, cosmetics |
My Vinted Earnings in 2024 Chart
- March was my best month, earning $44.52, largely thanks to selling my breast pump and several baby items.
- December was the second-best month with $38.40, driven by winter clothing sales.
- July and August were the slowest months, which coincided with posting fewer new listings.
- Earnings increased noticeably whenever I actively listed new items, suggesting that consistency matters more than seasonality for casual sellers.
- Out of 52 orders, only 13 were bundle purchases. Most buyers purchased a single item rather than taking advantage of combined shipping and bundle discounts.
- Jan: $4.38
- Feb: $16.70
- Mar: $44.52
- Apr: $12.26
- May: $13.00
- Jun: $19.48
- Jul: $7.66
- Aug: $7.66
- Sep: $27.15
- Oct: $15.88
- Nov: $16.31
- Dec: $38.40
My Vinted profile (visible in Romania, Poland, Hungary, and Greece): https://www.vinted.ro/member/180429094
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