Crazy, you find an awesome second-hand gem on Vinted, turns out the seller comes from Italy or Spain. So many transport kilometres is not exactly sustainable, of course. And besides, it often takes a long time before the item reaches you. Unfortunately, it is not yet possible to filter for Dutch sellers on Vinted. And yet, from now on it will be easier to find clothes from Dutch Vinted sellers. We'll tell you how!
This is how you find clothes from the Netherlands on Vinted
It's one of the most frequently asked questions from our followers and readers: ‘how can I find clothes from the Netherlands on Vinted?’ because, unfortunately, it is not possible to filter for second-hand items from Dutch sellers. And yet, there is a way to save yourself a sore thumb from scrolling and the disappointment of finding a Spanish or Italian vintage treasure. Yes, it is definitely possible to fish out Dutch bargains faster, though. We have tips for you!
Search by country or city!
So there is indeed a hack to find pre-loved pearls in your area. All you need to do is add your town or city to your search. So instead of just ‘Vans size 38’, type ‘Vans 38 Amsterdam’ or ‘Mini Rodini 122 Utrecht’. And voilà: you'll immediately see items practically around the corner. Ideal if you prefer to pick up yourself or need something quickly. Try it with your favourite brand + size + city – there's a good chance you'll find something nice nearby. It's more sustainable and convenient!
Filter on Dutch clothing brands
Want to find more Dutch Vinted sellers? Then follow Dutch clothing brands. In the Vinted app, press the profile icon and go to ‘personalisation’. Here you can then select clothing brands you would like to follow. More items from that brand will then automatically appear in your feed and thus also more Dutch Vinted sellers. Voilà, it can be that easy!
Follow your favourite Dutch Vinted sellers
Go follow your favourite Dutch Vinted sellers! That way, in addition to the Dutch brands (see previous tip), you will always have their offerings in your feed. Take a look at the second-hand items you've bought on Vinted in the past and start following those sellers. Or see if well-known influencers and BNs you think are cool also have an account on Vinted and follow them too for more Dutch gems.
Check the hometown of the Vinted seller
If you scroll through Vinted regularly, you've probably noticed this: you can easily see where a seller lives when you're searching. This tip is especially useful if you're looking for something that has a lot of items available. Then you can choose an item from the Netherlands or Belgium. Unfortunately, this rich offering doesn't often apply to more sustainable clothing brands. For comparison: there are only four thousand items from the clothing brand Kings of Indigo on Vinted, while you can find over sixty million items from Zara. On the other hand, Kings of Indigo is a Dutch fashion company, so there's a good chance the sellers will be from the Netherlands or Belgium.
Could you use some sustainable clothing inspiration? Find a long list of more sustainable fashion staples here.
Here's how to find more local sellers on Vinted!
Hopefully these tips will give you enough ammunition to further personalise your Vinted account with Dutch sellers! Starting to follow Dutch brands and cool Dutch Vinted sellers takes some work, but once it's set up, you're going to have a lot of fun with this, as the best offerings will appear first in your feed. Bonus tipIf you discover a new clothing brand while shopping or at a friend's house that's totally your style, add it straight to your search terms. on Vinted. Before you know it, you'll have your own unique second-hand clothing shop in your pocket and everyone will be asking how you still get those special garments. Good luck with that!
More second-hand shopping tips from thegreenlist.nl
- Also see: thrift shop tips.
- Also see: tip for finding second-hand shoes.
- Also see: tips for finding second-hand children's clothes.
Source: Vinted. Photo credits: Julie Nijburg (main image and phone), thegreenlist.nl (package).
