You want to live from reselling on Vinted, but your wardrobe is empty and your personal closet is no longer enough to fuel your shop? You see other resellers making 10 to 20 sales a day and wonder: how do they find so many items?
The truth is: pro resellers follow a structured sourcing strategy. Nothing is left to chance, they know where to go, what to buy, at what price, and how to spot good margins in seconds.
In this guide, I'm sharing the 12 best sourcing channels for 2025, including some well-known ones… and some nobody talks about. After this, you'll never run out of profitable stock again.
Understanding sourcing: Your inventory = your fuel
On Vinted, 80% of your results come from the quality of your finds.
- Bad sourcing → storage, photos, descriptions, wasted time.
- Good sourcing → x3 margin, fast sales, boosted profile, algorithm in your favor.
Good sourcing is even more important than good photos or descriptions. And the sellers who perform best are the ones who renew their inventory frequently with attractive pieces.
1. “Tier 2” local thrift stores: the hidden gold
City-center thrift shops are often over-mined. Prices are high and the best items are gone.
But thrift stores in suburbs, small towns, rural areas are underrated. Managers rotate stock quickly, and prices are usually 2 to 4 times cheaper.
Why it's profitable:
- Very little competition
- Large volumes
- Vintage items often in excellent condition
Pro Tip: Go Monday or Tuesday morning, right after weekend arrivals.
2. Strategic flea markets (and how to maximize them)
Flea markets remain a top source for pro resellers, but not all of them.
The best ones for 2025:
- Flea markets in wealthy neighborhoods
- “Family district” brocantes
- 100% clothing flea events
Pro Technique:
Arrive 30 minutes before official opening. Sellers are already unpacking, and you get first access.
Hot items:
- Levi's 501
- Lacoste, Ralph Lauren, Tommy, Carhartt
- Y2K (2000–2008)
3. Kilo sales (but not the mainstream ones)
Large kilo shop chains are overcrowded. Instead, look for small independent kilo shops, real treasure spots.
Prices: €16 to €22/kg, often equivalent to €1.50 per item.
Pro Tip: Touch fabrics. Heavy cotton, wool, velvet, and thick denim are strong signs of quality.
4. Wholesale platforms for vintage & second-hand
This is the go-to source for high-volume resellers.
In 2025, the best wholesalers offer:
- Premium Vintage pallets
- Brand-sorted bundles (Nike, Adidas, Levi's, Carhartt)
- Y2K bundles
- Streetwear bundles
- Patagonia-style fleece lots
How to avoid scams:
- Check Google reviews
- Ask for 10 photos of the exact lot
- Start with a small test box
5. Recycling centers & textile recovery shops
These places are still barely used by Vinted resellers.
Why they're underestimated:
- Low visibility
- Irregular opening hours
- Unpredictable sorting
But the upside is huge: extremely low prices, often €0.50 to €3 per item.
6. Vinted → Vinted sourcing (yes, it works)
Top resellers buy… on Vinted itself.
How it works:
- Look for poorly photographed listings
- Spot mispriced items (e.g., Sandro dress at €8)
- Buy in lots to negotiate harder
- Re-shoot photos, rewrite descriptions
- Relist at market price
With the 2025 algorithm, a better listing can triple visibility, and therefore sales.
7. Charity shops (Emmaüs, Red Cross, etc.)
They receive huge volumes and don't always filter vintage or premium items. If you've got an eye, you can find:
- 80's Pringle sweaters
- Virgin wool pullovers
- Oxford Ralph Lauren shirts
- Cashmere coats
Pro tip: go on Wednesdays and Saturdays, major drop-off days.
8. Sleeping stock (friends & family)
The best sourcing… is often free.
Most people have:
- Bags of clothes waiting to be donated
- New items never worn
- Branded clothes they don't even know are valuable
Offer to clean out their wardrobe in exchange for a % of sales. Everyone wins.
9. Corporate sourcing: hotels / uniforms / workwear
Hotels, restaurants, and companies regularly renew uniforms.
This is little-known but extremely profitable:
- Wool suit pants
- Premium jackets
- Shirts in near-new condition
Perfect for streetwear or modern tailoring markets.
10. E-commerce return pallets (advanced technique)
Some companies sell their returns in bulk. You can get brand-new items with tags… at a fraction of the price.
11. AI-powered sourcing: spotting trends (without exaggeration)
In 2025, more and more resellers use AI to analyze market trends. AI cannot predict exactly what will sell or stagnate, but it can help you:
- identify rising styles (Y2K, gorpcore, premium minimalism…)
- analyze brands growing in popularity
- understand seasonal category performance
- spot trending colors and materials
It's a decision-support tool, helping you limit risky buys and guide your sourcing, without ever replacing your own reseller instinct.
12. Where to buy in bulk: recommended wholesalers
If you want to source regularly and at scale, bulk buying is the way to go. One of the most reliable wholesalers for vintage & streetwear is:
👉 Vintage Wholesale Supply, known for kilo lots, premium sorted boxes, and curated vintage selections (Levi's, Workwear, Carhartt, Nike, Y2K, Denim, Fleeces…). They offer:
- kilo lots (mixed or specialized)
- category-sorted premium boxes
- streetwear / workwear bundles
- brand-focused lots
A great option for resellers wanting to scale without spending hours on physical sourcing.
Myths vs Reality of Vinted Sourcing
“You need luck to find gems.” ❌ False. With a strict method, you can find premium every week.
“Thrift stores are too expensive.” ❌ False. Some are, but 70% still sell underpriced items.
“Pro Vinted sellers always buy wholesale.” ✔️ True… But they always combine 2 or 3 sourcing channels.
Conclusion: Sourcing isn't luck, it's a strategy
The secret of resellers who truly make a living on Vinted isn't the algorithm or the photos, it's their ability to find profitable items consistently.
And to do that, you need a strategy… and the right tools.
With Tissuco, you can:
- scan your items
- estimate resale value
- automate your descriptions
- track profitability
- get personalized recommendations
Everything you need to turn your passion into a real, profitable business.
