Vinted, an online marketplace for pre-owned fashion, has gained popularity among bargain-hunters seeking affordable wardrobe items. Many sellers aim to minimize costs by using alternative packaging materials for their shipments. In one instance, a buyer received her purchase in a nappy. However, one Vinted superfan, makeup artist Carla Kent from Glasgow, was particularly delighted with the unique packaging choice of a Magnum ice cream box.
In a video showcasing her Vinted haul, Kent expressed her amusement and appreciation. Inside the ice cream box was a brand-new black kimono from PrettyLittleThing with tags still attached. Kent praised the seller’s creative effort and noted that most of her Vinted purchases come with tags and at significantly reduced prices.
Kent’s experience highlights the variety of packaging methods used by sellers on Vinted and other online marketplaces. The Royal Mail TikTok account has shared amusing examples of unusual parcel packaging, including an egg carton, a jacket potato box, and even a water bottle.
While Vinted users may appreciate creative packaging, sellers should consider the new rules implemented on January 1. Digital platforms like Vinted are required to share seller information with HMRC if they sell 30 or more items a year or earn over £1,700. This measure aims to ensure that individuals earning income from side hustles pay appropriate taxes.
