Deal Expert Shares 5 Tricks To Save 70% On Vinted & eBay

Looking for second hand bargains? One deal expert shares his top 5 tips and tricks to save up to 70% on Vinted and eBay finds.

Tom Church, Co-founder of money saving community Latest Deals is sharing how he finds and haggles for the best prices on second hand resale sites such as eBay and Vinted. Tom said, “If you’re shopping on a budget, buying from sellers on Vinted and eBay can result in some epic deals. If you’re new to resale sites, the amount of items available can be overwhelming, but I’ve come up with some top tips to find the best price”.

Add Items To Your Basket

“It might seem simple, but one of the easiest ways to get a discount on items is to like them on Vinted or add them to your bag and watch them on eBay, and then wait. Often sellers are looking to shift items, and if they think you’re interested, they’ll make you an offer. I’ve received offers up to 30% less than the listed price doing this on eBay.

For example, recently I watched a pair of Timberland Boots on eBay. They were listed for £40 and the seller offered me £30. I ended up paying £11 for them, so I saved 72%. Even if you don’t accept their initial offer, it gives you more leeway to negotiate as you’re starting from a cheaper price”.

Misspell Designer Names

“If you deliberately misspell designer names in the search bar, you can sometimes find hidden listings that other shoppers haven’t seen.

While most people are searching for the designer brand names, those listing with spelling mistakes won’t show in the results. So, if you purposely search for a typo, you can find listings no one else has seen, and potentially get a bargain”.

Bundle Offers

“Vinted actually has a dedicated Bundles feature that means buyers can get an extra discount on items if they buy more than one product from the same seller.

Not only are you getting the extra discount, you’ll also only have to pay one shipping fee for your order, so you’re saving there as well.

If you’ve found an item you want to buy, it’s well worth looking at the seller's profile to see if anything else catches your eye. Some Vinted sellers have Bundle Deals turned on, and you’ll get an automatic discount. For those that don’t, it’s worth making them an offer”.

Auctions ending soon

“Did you know there are websites you can use to find eBay auctions that are ending soon?

I recommend using Lastminute Auction. You can see which eBay auctions are an hour away from ending with no bids or less than £1 (excluding delivery). You can swoop in at the last minute and nab a bargain. In truth it's hit and miss as lots of items are worth £1 or less. But sometimes there are misspellings or simply items others have missed. The best deal I've got from it was a pair of good-as-new Levi jeans for 99p”.

Jump On Old Listings

“On Vinted, if you look at the item description, you’ll see the upload date of that listing. Items may have been uploaded one day ago, a month ago, six months ago, a year ago, or even longer.

If an item has been for a few months or longer, it’s worth offering a heavily discounted price. The seller may be looking to shift the item and be more open to offers”.

Outlet stores

“eBay isn’t just individual sellers having a clearout of their old items. Top brands also have outlet pages on the site, and lots offer free delivery.

I’ve found bargains from the Superdry, River Island, Puma, White Stuff and even Calvin Klein. Just type in eBay outlet store on Google and the first result should show you all the options.

Items can be up to 70% off, they’re brand new, and most of them come with free shipping. It’s well worth a look to see if you can bag a bargain”.

Tom finished by adding, “If you know where to look, sites like eBay and Vinted can be a treasure trove for bargains. Knowing where to look and what strategies to use to lower the price of items is key, and you can save up to a whopping 70%”.