How much could I make reselling?
Wondering if reselling is worth the time before you commit? This gives you a realistic weekly and monthly range based on typical UK reseller numbers — not the Instagram version. Tell it your hours, category and how you source stock, and it works out what you'd plausibly clear after fees.
Cheap stock, but sourcing eats into your hours.
Rough estimate
Weekly profit
£26 – £170
Monthly profit
£110 – £736
Effective £/hour
£5 – £34
A rough estimate based on typical UK reseller averages, not a guarantee. Results vary hugely based on the items you list, your photos, pricing and platform. Treat this as a planning starting point, not a promise.
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Our assumptions (all estimates)
These are rough UK averages we use behind the scenes. We'll keep refining them as we gather anonymous usage data.
| Category | Profit / item | Items / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday clothes | £3–£10 | 2–4 |
| Luxury / designer items | £40–£200 | 0.3–0.8 |
| Handmade / vintage crafts | £8–£25 | 0.8–1.8 |
| Records / music | £4–£15 | 1.5–3 |
| Electronics | £15–£60 | 1–2 |
| Furniture / home | £20–£80 | 0.4–1 |
| Mixed items | £5–£25 | 1.2–2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
How much can you realistically make reselling in the UK?
Most part-time UK resellers doing 5–10 hours a week on Vinted or Depop clear £100–£400/month after fees. The people making four figures are either running it full-time, sourcing at scale, or in a higher-value niche like designer resale. Anyone promising £1,000/week from 3 hours of work is selling you a course.
Is reselling actually a good side hustle in 2026?
It can be, but margins are tighter than they were three years ago — buyers are savvier, platforms are more crowded, and Vinted especially has driven down prices. Best results come from picking a category you actually know (records, 90s toys, workwear, whatever) rather than 'general clear-out' flipping.
How many hours a week does it really take?
Roughly a third sourcing, a third listing (photos, descriptions, editing), a third packing and posting. Ten items a week from charity shops is easily 4–6 hours once you count the drive. Sourcing your own wardrobe is faster but supply runs out.
What's the difference between hobby-scale and doing it seriously?
Hobby scale is £50–200/month, mostly your own stuff, no tax worries. Serious side hustle is £500+/month, sourced stock, needs Self Assessment once you cross £1,000 gross. If you're heading that way, keep a spreadsheet from day one — reconstructing a year of receipts is miserable.