Are you looking for how to send your Vinted package once your item is sold? Have you searched through forums without really finding a concrete answer? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one wondering about this.
With this 3-step guide, the process of sending your Vinted package via La Poste will hold no secrets for you! We will explain, step by step, how to send your sold items on Vinted from France to the buyer.
Make sure to offer only the shipping methods (Mondial Relay, Colissimo, Relais Colis, Chrono Shop2Shop, etc.) that you can fulfill. For example, if you choose Mondial Relay, check that a pickup point is nearby.
But first, congratulations on your sale!
Vinted Packages and La Poste
It’s important to know that, unlike other shipping methods offered by Vinted (Mondial Relay, Relais Colis, Chrono Shop2Shop, etc.), you as the seller are responsible for paying the shipping costs for sending the package via La Poste. When the buyer confirms the purchase of your item, they will choose from the various shipping methods you have selected on your profile.
Yes, sending your Vinted package via La Poste incurs a cost. But don’t panic! You just need to advance the shipping fees, which will be reimbursed by the buyer once they confirm the package’s safe arrival. You will receive directly in your Vinted wallet the price of the item + the shipping fees.
Keep in mind that Vinted will reimburse you for the shipping costs you advanced when sending your Vinted package via La Poste up to €6.45 only for a medium-sized package.
Response on the forum regarding the choice of shipping the package
1. Packing Your Vinted Package
Once you’ve made a sale and need to prepare your Vinted package, you’ll need packaging to protect the item from any damage. You can choose from several options:
- Reuse old packaging that is in good condition. When you order online or buy clothing or an electronic item in a store, keep the bag, box, or shipping envelope that protects the product. This will help you maintain the profit margin from selling your item.
- Get packs of packaging, such as boxes or postal envelopes, for more convenience when sending your Vinted package. This will help prevent theft or damage since no logos will be visible.
- Buy packaging directly from La Poste, such as a box or Ready-to-Send, which is already prepaid for shipping, but you will lose the margin you made on the sale of your item. That’s why we recommend not buying packaging but rather recycling it.
To secure your Vinted package, use brown tape, which is more durable than clear tape. Don’t hesitate, when packing your sold item, to slip in a little something extra before sealing your Vinted package.
You can write a thank-you note for the buyer, or include a small gift like a sticker or a handmade Brazilian bracelet. You can also find more tips on properly packing your sold items in our article how to sell your items better on Vinted?
2. Drop Off Your Vinted Package at La Poste
When affixing postage to your Vinted package, it’s important to pay attention to the weight and dimensions of your Vinted package. The shipping label should be printed on an A4 sheet; the left part must be attached to the package, and the right part should be stamped if you are shipping from a post office.
When you attach the Vinted shipping label to the package, you can either stick the sheet directly onto the package and secure it with brown tape (make sure not to cover the barcode with tape). Alternatively, you can place the Vinted shipping label in a transparent pouch and then attach it to the package, which will protect the label during transport.
At a Post Office
You just need to go to the nearest post office to your home or workplace. You can choose to order and print the label online, use machines to affix postage to your Vinted package, or go to a counter with an advisor.
Steps for sending a package via Colissimo with the option to drop off at a pickup point
Online
You can also affix postage to your Vinted package on La Poste’s website. The package must weigh a maximum of 5 kilos and measure 26cm x 26cm x 34cm.
This service is free, but it’s important to check if your mailbox is eligible for package pickup. Go to La Poste’s website to complete the Colissimo shipping form by entering your postal code and address at the time of shipping, and schedule a pickup before 11 PM the day before drop-off.
Steps for sending a package via Colissimo with the option for mailbox pickup
3. Provide the Tracking Number for the Vinted Package
Once your Vinted package has been dropped off or picked up from your mailbox by La Poste, you need to send the buyer the tracking number for their Vinted package in the conversation. They will then be able to track the delivery of their package directly on the La Poste website. This also lets Vinted know that you have successfully shipped the package.
Messages between Vinties regarding the sending of a package
Example of a Colissimo tracking number
Your Vinted Package is Shipped!
And there you have it, your Vinted package is on its way to its next recipient. It’s that simple!
