Information Guide

How Long Do You Have to Collect a Vinted Parcel?

Got a Vinted parcel waiting at a locker or shop? Here's your collection window and what happens if you miss it.

3 min readUpdated April 2025

How long do you have to collect a Vinted parcel?

It depends on the carrier and drop-off point. InPost lockers give you 48 hours. Evri ParcelShops and other collection points typically hold parcels for 7-14 days.

InPost lockers: 48 hours - the tightest window. Collect as soon as possible.
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Evri ParcelShops: 7-14 days - more generous hold time at local shops
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Royal Mail delivery office: 18 days if you miss a home delivery attempt
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After the deadline the parcel is returned to the seller

Quick answer

InPost lockers: 48 hours. Evri ParcelShops: 7-14 days. Royal Mail: 18 days. Check your delivery notification for the exact deadline. If you don't collect in time, the parcel goes back to the seller. This could trigger a dispute, so collect promptly and communicate with the seller if there are issues.

Collection times by carrier

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InPost lockers: 48 hours (sometimes 72 hours)
Evri ParcelShop: 7-14 days depending on the shop
DPD Pickup Shop: 7 days
Royal Mail delivery office: 18 days after a failed home delivery

More on collection times? Check how long InPost holds parcels or find out how long Yodel keeps parcels.

What happens if you miss the collection deadline?

The parcel is returned to the seller. On Vinted, this can cause complications. The seller may be unable to reship, or the transaction may need to be cancelled. Contact the seller immediately if you think you'll miss the window.
Message the seller proactively. If you know you can't collect in time, communicate early. They may be understanding and willing to reship if the parcel comes back to them.

Effect on buyer protection

If tracking shows the parcel was delivered to a locker or collection point and you simply didn't collect it, Vinted may not rule in your favour in a dispute. The seller fulfilled their obligation by shipping it.

To protect your purchase and your buyer protection rights, collect as soon as you receive the notification. Check the item immediately and raise any issues within the 2-day dispute window.

New to Vinted? Read how postage works on Vinted or find out how returns work.

Collection tips

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Choose your collection point wisely. Pick a locker or shop that's on your daily route. If you pass it on the way to work, you're more likely to collect quickly. Avoid distant locations where the trip feels like a chore.
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Frequently asked questions

InPost lockers: 48 hours. Evri ParcelShops: 7-14 days. Royal Mail: 18 days. Check your notification for the exact deadline.

The parcel is returned to the seller. This can complicate the transaction. Contact the seller immediately if you'll miss the deadline.

Potentially. If tracking shows delivery to a collection point and you didn't collect, Vinted may not support a dispute.

Some carriers allow redirection through their app. Check with the specific carrier (InPost, Evri, etc.) for options.

You'll get a notification in the Vinted app and usually an email or SMS from the carrier with a collection code.

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