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The RealReal vs Vinted
The RealReal and Vinted are both marketplaces. Fees — The RealReal: Consignment - sellers earn ~20-90% by tier. Vinted: 0% for sellers - buyers pay protection fee.
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Key differences
- Fees — The RealReal: Consignment - sellers earn ~20-90% by tier. Vinted: 0% for sellers - buyers pay protection fee.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer. Only The RealReal offers check and site credit.
- The RealReal screens providers before they can join, while Vinted is open to anyone.
- Vinted is the older platform — founded in 2008, 3 years before The RealReal (2011).
- The RealReal is based in United States, Vinted in Lithuania.
Which should you choose?
Choose The RealReal if…
- You want to withdraw via check and site credit.
- You are an experienced professional ready to pass a screening.
Choose Vinted if…
- You are just starting out and want to sign up without a screening.
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The RealReal
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| Type | Marketplaces like Etsy | Marketplaces like Etsy |
| Category | Selling & Resale | Selling & Resale |
| Vetted | Yes | No |
| Work from home | No | Yes |
| Fees | Consignment - sellers earn ~20-90% by tier | 0% for sellers - buyers pay protection fee |
| Payout speed | — | Within 2 days of order completion, bank withdrawal up to 5 business days |
| Withdraw via | Direct deposit, check, site credit | Bank transfer |
| Availability | United States | Europe, US |
| Local to | United States | United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Poland, Lithuania |
| Founded | 2011 | 2008 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, United States | Vilnius, Lithuania |
| Popularity | 50 views · 0 likes | 43 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, The RealReal or Vinted?
The RealReal: Consignment - sellers earn ~20-90% by tier. Vinted: 0% for sellers - buyers pay protection fee.
Where are The RealReal and Vinted available?
The RealReal: United States. Vinted: Europe, US.
Which is easier to join, The RealReal or Vinted?
Vinted — anyone can sign up, while The RealReal screens providers before accepting them.