ResaleTools

Helpful tools for resellers

The kit, apps and admin bits UK resellers actually use — grouped by what job they do, not by brand.

None of this is essential to start reselling. A phone, a jiffy bag and a trip to the Post Office will get you your first sale. But once you're doing this a few times a week, the right bit of gear or the right bit of software can quietly save you an hour an evening. This page is a running list of the ones worth knowing about.

Crosslisting software

List once, push to Vinted, eBay, Depop and the rest. Saves hours if you sell on more than one platform.

  • Vendoo

    Well-known crosslister with delist-and-relist, analytics and bulk editing.

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  • List Perfectly

    Browser-based crosslister popular with high-volume UK resellers.

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  • PrimeLister

    Mobile-first crosslister with automation for repeat listing tasks.

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  • Crosslist

    One-click listing across the major UK marketplaces.

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Heads up: Platform support (especially Vinted) changes often — always check current compatibility before subscribing.

Photography & listing

Better photos sell faster and at higher prices. You don't need a studio — just decent light and a clean background.

  • Portable lightbox

    Foldable LED lightbox for small items like jewellery, trainers or collectibles.

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  • Ring light with phone mount

    Even lighting for flatlays and try-on shots, works with any phone.

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  • White backdrop roll

    Seamless paper or vinyl backdrop for a clean, consistent look across listings.

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  • Adjustable mannequin

    Shows garment fit better than flatlays — usually pays for itself quickly on Depop and Vinted.

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Packaging & shipping

Bulk-buying packaging is one of the easiest ways to protect your margins.

  • Grey mailing bags (multipack)

    Standard poly mailers in mixed sizes — the workhorse for clothing on Vinted and Depop.

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  • Bubble mailers

    For anything fragile or small: books, tech, records, jewellery.

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  • Cardboard postal boxes

    Assorted small-parcel sizes for eBay and heavier items.

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  • Thermal label printer

    Prints Vinted, eBay and Royal Mail labels straight from your phone — no ink required.

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  • Thank-you cards

    Cheap way to nudge repeat five-star reviews on Vinted and Depop.

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Pricing & research

Know what things actually sell for before you list — not what people are asking.

  • eBay sold listings filter

    Free. In eBay search, tick 'Sold items' to see real transaction prices, not wishful asking prices.

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  • Vinted catalogue browser

    Search sold items by brand and category to gauge realistic Vinted prices.

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  • Terapeak / eBay Research

    Built into eBay seller hubs — sell-through rates, price trends and demand data.

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  • Discogs marketplace stats

    For vinyl, CDs and cassettes — median sale price and lowest listed price per release.

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Organisation & storage

Once you get past 50 active listings, finding the right item quickly is what keeps you sane.

  • Numbered SKU labels

    Simple sticky number tags — match each item to a storage bin so packing takes seconds.

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  • Clear storage boxes

    Stackable, see-through and cheap. Group by SKU range or category.

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  • Garment rail

    For anything creased-sensitive — dresses, blazers, coats. Pays for itself in less ironing.

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  • Digital kitchen scale (up to 5kg)

    Weigh parcels accurately so you buy the right postage class first time.

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Money & admin

Keep the tax side clean without spending your evenings on spreadsheets.

  • Separate bank account

    A free second current account (Monzo, Starling, Chase) keeps reselling money away from your household spending.

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  • FreeAgent / QuickBooks / Xero

    Full accounting software if you're registered self-employed and want proper bookkeeping.

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  • Coconut / Countingup

    Bank + basic accounting combined — friendlier for sole traders under the VAT threshold.

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  • Simple income spreadsheet

    Free Google Sheets template for tracking sales, fees, postage and profit per item.

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Kitting yourself out?

Mailing bags, labels and time all come out of the same margin. Factor packaging costs into your profit here — before you reorder in bulk.

Open the profit calculator