Vinted vs eBay vs Depop: where should you sell?
All three have cut seller fees. The differences now are in who’s buying.
Fees side by side
| Platform | Seller pays | Buyer pays on top |
|---|---|---|
| Vinted | No selling fees. You keep the full sale price. | Buyer pays a Buyer Protection fee (roughly 3–8% plus 30p–80p) and postage. |
| eBay (private seller) | No selling fees for UK private sellers on most categories. | Buyer pays a protection fee built into the price: 10p plus 7% up to £20, 4% from £20 to £300. |
| Depop | No selling fee, but a payment processing fee of 2.9% + 30p on the total paid. | Buyer pays a marketplace fee of up to about 5% plus up to about £1. |
Sources: Vinted · eBay (private seller) · Depop. Private sellers only; business sellers pay different fees.
What you keep
| Sale price | Vinted | eBay | Depop |
|---|---|---|---|
| £10 | £10.00 | £10.00 | £9.32 |
| £20 | £20.00 | £20.00 | £19.03 |
| £40 | £40.00 | £40.00 | £38.45 |
| £80 | £80.00 | £80.00 | £77.29 |
Assumes the buyer pays £2.99 postage. Try your own numbers in the calculator.
Which suits what
Vinted
High-street brands, kids’ clothes, everyday wardrobe clear-outs. Simple and quick.
eBay
Named brands, designer, rare or collectable items, and anything people search for by exact name.
Depop
Vintage, streetwear, Y2K and trend-led pieces. Styling and photos matter most here.
Our take
If you’re clearing out a wardrobe, start with Vinted: no fees, prepaid labels and a huge audience for ordinary clothes. Put anything valuable or unusual on eBay as well.
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FAQs
Which is cheapest for sellers: Vinted, eBay or Depop?
Vinted and eBay both charge UK private sellers nothing on most items. Depop charges a payment processing fee of 2.9% plus 30p.
Is Vinted or eBay better for selling clothes?
Vinted is quicker and simpler for everyday clothes. eBay has more buyers searching for specific brands and items, and suits higher-value or collectable pieces.
Can I list the same item on all three?
Yes, many sellers do. Just remove it from the others as soon as it sells so you don’t sell it twice.
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