Items not allowed on Vinted
On Vinted, you can sell a wide range of items. Learn more about each item category:
If you’re looking to upload a listing for an item, check our tips in the uploading step by step guide.
What you cannot sell
If your item doesn’t fit into a catalog category, it might not be allowed on Vinted.
See some examples of what you cannot sell:
Items that are unlawful, unethical, or don’t meet legal standards
Note: Certain items may not be eligible for international orders. Read additional details in the International transactions policy.
- Items that do not comply with any applicable law, rule, or regulation
- Counterfeits, items that infringe on copyright or intellectual property (IP) rights, fake spare parts, and counterfeit equipment or materials.
- Illicit reproductions of content — creative works reproduced without the copyright/IP holder’s consent (e.g. books, films, music, video games)
- Illicit reproductions of currency and items related to currency reproduction
- Coins or banknotes that are currently valid as payment in any country
- Cryptocurrencies and other virtual currencies, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum
- Active shares and share certificates that are active financial assets. Collectable shares with personally identifiable information of living individuals
- Items subject to age-rating classification with the age-rating labels missing (such as video games, films)
- Items received for free, such as promotional or complimentary items
- Certain children's and baby items, such as car seat bases, kids' heating pads, hot water bottles, baby crib bumpers, and inclined sleepers.
- Live animals and pets, items for wild animals or farm animals
- Items containing fur, reptile skin, shell, or ivory, and similar items of animal origin (however, leather, sheared sheep wool, cashmere, and mohair are allowed)
- Jailbroken or rooted devices modified to bypass the manufacturer’s security restrictions
- Devices that have been blocked by a carrier due to unpaid bills
- Devices reported as stolen or lost, and/or have their unique IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number blocked
- Any items considered archeological artifacts, cultural goods, or cultural heritage, including stamps, coins, banknotes, and share certificates
- Note: Unused, valid stamps are allowed subject to local laws and authorization restrictions
Potentially unsafe or unhygienic items
- Items that don’t comply with hygiene standards or pose a risk to one’s health (such as used cosmetics, underwear bottoms, or piercings)
- Recalled products — get more information about products recalled in the USA
- Sanitary products, including tampons, pads, and menstrual cups
- Detergents, cleaning chemicals, or similar products
- Hazardous materials (often abbreviated as HAZMAT), which include substances or materials that pose a risk to health, safety, property, or the environment.
- Prescription and non-prescription medicinal products, professional medical supplies, vitamins, food supplements, and any other health-related products (also forbidden in Pet care category)
- Food, drinks, and other consumables (also forbidden in Pet care category)
- Cosmetic items marketed as therapeutic or items with therapeutic claims
- Skin bleaching and teeth bleaching cosmetic items
- Cosmetics that contain carcinogenic ingredients
- Cosmetic items for animals
- All sharp knives and bladed tools with a pointed tip, regardless of size or intended use. Here are some examples:
- Kitchen knives, including bread, steak, and butcher knives
- (Note: Table knives with a dull blade and rounded tip, such as butter knives, are allowed. Cutlery sets that include any sharp knives are not allowed)
- Bladed weapons: throwing knives, circular throwing knives, throwing stars, stiletto knives, drop knives, butterfly knives, hidden knives, knives that resemble an object other than a weapon
- Utility and camping knives: folding knives, Swiss Army knives, survival knives, machetes, zombie knives
- Sharp outdoor tools: chainsaws, axes, saws with a handle and elongated blade that resemble a knife
- Sharp arts & crafts tools: fabric scissors, rotary cutters, crafting scissors, crafting knives & cutters
- Collectable, prop, and antique knives that are sharp and with a pointed tip, even if described as decorative
- Straight razors and razor blades (single or double-edged)
- (Note: Cartridge razors and electric razors are allowed in new condition when sold in their sealed original packaging)
- Kitchen knives, including bread, steak, and butcher knives
- Any cycling helmets or safety harnesses
- Used water filter inserts and cartridges
- Note: For hygiene reasons, only new replacement and individual water filter inserts and cartridges can be sold
- Refrigerants (CFC and HCFC) and cooling agents sold separately from their appliances (such as air conditioners and heat pumps)
- Non-functioning electrical appliances and electronic devices with visible damage
Non-category items
- Heated tobacco and vape-related items: cases, covers, holders, chargers, decorative parts, ashtrays, cleaning tools, and similar accessories
- Electronic items for pets: grooming items, pet cameras and monitors, electric equipment for aquariums and terrariums
- Furniture for adults
- Musical instruments for adults
- Fetish-related items or items promoting sex services
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