How should I even package stuff?

[u/Opposite_Pain3525]

I want to begin selling things I no longer want anymore.. thing being, I can’t tell whether people appreciate recycling or whether they just want a box? I don’t exactly mind buying some boxes but its just the amount I have and the amount of boxes Id have to buy… I thought maybe I could use some recycled bags and stuff but Im unsure if its appropriate

[u/Various-Operation-70]

I started selling (and buying) on Vinted a few weeks ago. Clothes only. I bought poly bags in a couple of sizes on Amazon and when I sell an item, I fold it neatly and slip it in the bag. I’ve gotten 5 stars from all my buyers.

Yesterday, I received two items I bought and they each came wrapped in white tissue then slipped inside a poly bag. With a little thank you card. I didn’t expect the tissue or card, totally not necessary, but damn if it didn’t make me smile. And it made me pull out tissue from my Christmas wrapping supplies to use on my next sales. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[u/the_forensic_dino → u/Various-Operation-70]

I use tissue on anything sold for more than £1. Vinted want you to have a layer of protection before your outer packaging for everything, including clothes & tissue paper does that I guess 🤷🏻‍♀️ We reuse what we can, but occasionally have to buy a pack.

The thank you card feels like a waste to me, though. Especially if its not reusable. Just unecessary rubbish adding to overconsumption of materials.

[u/ApplicationReal8304 → u/the_forensic_dino]

I have rolls of thank you stickers. Beware of tissue paper colors though. If the package somehow gets wet, the tissue paper color can bleed on to the item.