Practical guides for UK resellers
Written from real reselling experience, in plain English. Worked examples are always marked as illustrative.
HMRC, eBay and Vinted: the 30-sales rule explained
Platforms now report sellers to HMRC. What the 30-sales rule really means, the £1,000 trading allowance, and when you need to register.
Do you need a Vinted Pro account? Rules for UK resellers
When Vinted says you must switch to Pro, what Pro sellers still can't sell, and the eBay business account rule.
How to work out item margins from a bulk lot
Turn one lot price into a realistic cost per item, allow for duds, and see what each piece needs to sell for.
Tracking cost of goods sold (COGS) as a clothing reseller
A simple record-keeping system so you know your real monthly profit — and have tidy records if HMRC ever asks.
Taking clear clothing photos with just your phone
Light, background, a repeatable shot list and honest flaw photos — no studio or expensive kit required.
Working out profit when the buyer pays postage
Buyer-paid postage isn't always profit-neutral. How to record it correctly depending on how your platform handles it.
How to write eBay clothing titles that get found (UK)
A simple formula for eBay clothing titles: what to put first, how to use all 80 characters, and the words that waste space or get listings challenged.
How to write a Vinted description buyers trust
What to put in a Vinted description for clothes: condition and flaws, size and measurements, and what to leave out. With a copy-and-edit template.