How much are my clothes worth?

What drives the price

• Brand: the biggest factor by far. Premium and outdoor brands keep much more of their value than fast fashion.
• Item type: a winter jacket or a leather bag sells for more than a T-shirt from the same brand.
• Named lines and styles: well-known lines such as Levi's 501 jeans or The North Face Nuptse jackets price differently from the brand's basic items, so compare like with like.
• Condition: new with tags, new without tags, very good, good or satisfactory. Stains, pilling, holes and faded colours lower the price.
• Size: common sizes sell faster; very large and very small sizes usually take longer to find a buyer.
• Season: coats and boots sell best in autumn and winter, light dresses and shorts in spring and summer.
• Completeness: a removable hood, a belt or a bag's dust bag help the price.

Fast fashion versus premium brands

Fast-fashion brands such as Zara, H&M, Bershka and Pull&Bear usually resell for a few euros up to around 15 to 20, even in good condition. Premium, designer and outdoor brands are worth much more, which is also why they are copied. For valuable pieces, keep the authenticity tags and the receipt if you have them, and photograph the labels clearly: buyers ask for them.

Where to sell clothes

• Vinted: the main marketplace for clothes in Europe. In most countries sellers pay no selling fee; the buyer pays shipping and a Buyer Protection fee on top. See how to sell on Vinted.
• eBay: private sellers in Germany and the UK pay no selling fees, but the seller usually pays shipping. Good for premium brands and buyers in other countries.
• Locally: classifieds and flea markets, with no shipping at all, but fewer buyers for each item.

How FlipLens estimates clothing prices

Photograph the item and its brand label. FlipLens reads the brand and the type (women, men or kids), then compares listings of the same brand and type in the same eBay category, across eBay in five EU countries or on eBay.co.uk, and adjusts the asking prices down. By default it values clothes for Vinted, taking off typical shipping because the buyer pays it there, and shows eBay side by side. Items without a recognisable brand are not priced.

This is a rougher estimate than for electronics: FlipLens compares the brand and type, not the exact piece. Treat it as a guide to the price range, then check similar listings before you set your final price. See how to check resale value.

From photo to Vinted listing

Once you know the range, FlipLens can write the Vinted title and description from the same photo with the Vinted listing generator. Add the measurements and any flaws, and it is ready to post.

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