Postage decides a lot
An Post charges €7.00 to send a packet up to 500 g within Ireland, and €9.00 up to 2 kg. On eBay.ie and Depop you set the postage, so either the buyer pays it on top or it comes out of your price, and both platforms take their percentage from the postage too. On Vinted the buyer always pays it. That’s why Vinted is usually the best place for cheaper clothes, and why bundles and local collection make sense for anything worth less than the postage. See the postage guide.
Fees, in short
- Vinted: no selling fee; the buyer pays a Vinted fee of usually 5% + €0.70. Vinted fees
- Depop: 10% of the price plus postage, and PayPal’s fee. Depop fees
- eBay.ie: about 11% of the price plus postage, and €0.35 an order, for private sellers. eBay fees
- Facebook Marketplace and DoneDeal: free for local collection.
On a €30 top with €7 postage, you keep €30.00 on Vinted, €25.42 on eBay.ie and €24.69 on Depop.
Tips that help clothes sell
- Photograph clothes on a plain background in daylight, with a close-up of the label and any flaws.
- Give measurements as well as the size, since sizing varies by brand.
- Weigh the packed item before you list, so you choose the right postage.
Not worth selling?
Clean clothes in good condition can go to a charity shop. See where to donate.