cinched vs vinted
Vinted has grown fast in the US on one simple promise: sellers pay nothing to sell. That is true, but it is not the whole picture. The cost of each sale still exists, it just moves to the buyer, who pays a mandatory fee commonly reported at about 5% of the item price plus $0.70, plus shipping. If you just want to clear out your closet a few times a year, Vinted is probably the better tool. Cinched charges sellers a flat $8/month, which makes sense if you sell regularly, sell at vintage markets and pop-ups, or want to build a following around your style.
fees at a glance
| cinched | vinted | |
|---|---|---|
| seller fees | $8/month flat (or $75/yr) | none on a standard sale (optional paid bumps) |
| you keep on $1,000 in sales | $992 | $1,000 |
| buyer pays on top of item price | shipping and payment processing | ~5% + $0.70 fee, plus shipping |
| payouts | instant when you sell | after delivery confirmation |
| in-person markets & pop-ups | yes, sell by QR with sales synced | no, online only |
| where you can sell | online and in person | US buyers only (domestic shipping) |
| digital closet & outfit builder | yes | no |
| shop subscriptions for fans | yes, you set the price | no |
fee figures are estimates based on published rates and may change. check each platform for current pricing.
what a $40 vinted sale really costs
On Vinted, a $40 jacket costs the buyer the $40 item price, a buyer fee of roughly $2.70 (about 5% + $0.70), and shipping, which varies by size and carrier. The seller receives the full $40.
So while the listing says $40, the buyer typically pays a few dollars more before shipping. The flat $0.70 hits cheap items hardest: it is a much bigger share of a $10 purchase than a $100 one, which is why many Vinted sellers price slightly lower to stay competitive.
what the vinted fee covers
The fee funds Vinted’s buyer protections, mainly covering items that never arrive or arrive significantly different from their description. It is also Vinted’s main source of revenue.
In October 2026, Vinted updated its terms in the US, UK, and Australia, moving away from calling the charge a “Buyer Protection fee” toward a broader platform fee. Reporting so far suggests the calculation has not changed, but check the current wording in the app.
a different approach: flat, predictable pricing
Full disclosure: this is the Cinched site, so here is how we think about fees. Cinched charges sellers a flat monthly subscription instead of a cut of each sale. You keep 100% of every sale, and your cost stays the same whether you sell one item or one hundred.
Cinched also connects online selling with in-person markets: list once, then sell online or at a market by QR code, with sales syncing automatically. Whichever platform you choose, the most important thing is understanding who pays what. That is the real cost of every sale.
choose cinched if
- you sell at vintage markets or pop-ups and want online and in-person sales in one place
- you want to build a following around your style and closet
- you prefer predictable costs that do not depend on each transaction
choose vinted if
- you sell mid-priced, everyday brands and want to avoid commissions
- you do not mind buyers seeing an added fee at checkout
- you sell mostly online, a few times a year, and ship within the US
common questions
Does Vinted charge sellers in the US?
No. Sellers pay no commission, listing fee, or selling fee on a standard sale. Buyers pay a fee at checkout instead. The only seller costs are optional promotions like bumps.
How much is Vinted’s buyer fee?
It is commonly reported at around 5% of the item price plus $0.70 in the US, but Vinted publishes it as a range. Check the app for the exact amount on any purchase.
Who pays shipping on Vinted?
The buyer pays shipping, which is added at checkout on top of the item price and the buyer fee.
Can I sell internationally on Vinted US?
No. Vinted US is separate from Vinted’s European marketplaces, so US sellers ship to US buyers only.
Why would anyone pay $8/month when Vinted is free for sellers?
Because of what the membership includes: in-person market selling by QR with synced inventory, instant payouts, a digital closet, an outfit builder, and shop subscriptions fans can pay for. And Cinched adds no platform fee on the buyer side, so your listed price is closer to what buyers actually pay.
ready to keep what you earn?
see seller planslast updated: October 12, 2026