An Post and Drop2Shop are both Vinted carriers in Ireland, and the buyer picks one at checkout. An Post needs no printer at a Post Office, ships between Ireland and France, and can deliver to the buyer's address. Drop2Shop needs no printer either: shop staff print the label from your QR code. Prices show only at checkout.
From Vinted's help centre and Drop2Shop's website, checked 10 November 2026
For Vinted sellers
An Post
Drop2Shop
Printer needed?
Not at a Post Office (show the digital label). Yes at a PostPoint
No. Show the QR code and shop staff print the label
Where you drop off
A Post Office, PostPoint or parcel shop
A drop2shop drop-off point
Routes on Vinted
Within Ireland, and between Ireland and France
Within Ireland (Dublin), per Vinted's help. Drop2Shop's locator lists shops nationwide
Bulky parcels to France
Not available: Vinted says international bulky orders are not offered
Not applicable: Ireland only
Delivery to the buyer
Pick-up point or the buyer's address. Collection uses a PIN sent by SMS
Shop to shop. The buyer collects with a QR code
Tracking on Vinted
In the conversation screen; allow up to 48 hours to appear
In the conversation screen; allow up to 48 hours to appear
Compensation (Vinted table)
Ireland: up to 350 EUR damaged, 50 EUR lost. International: up to 50 EUR damaged, 15 EUR lost
Up to €15, lost or damaged
Price
Shown at Vinted checkout only
Shown at Vinted checkout only
There is no overall winner: the right one depends on the order, your printer, where you are and where the buyer is. Compensation applies only with the Vinted-generated label, proper packing and the carrier confirming the loss or damage.
Postage.ie is independent and not affiliated with Vinted, Drop2Shop, An Post or any carrier.
The buyer chooses, not the seller
On Vinted the buyer picks the shipping option at checkout and pays for a prepaid label for that carrier. You must send with that exact label. A Drop2Shop order goes to a drop2shop drop-off point and an An Post order goes to An Post. The carrier cannot be changed after purchase.
Check the carrier named in the order before you leave the house
You can turn drop2shop off in Profile > Settings > Postage
Vinted says some carriers cannot be turned off
No printer at home
Both can work without a printer. For Drop2Shop, Vinted says you show the QR code and staff print the label. For An Post, you can show the digital label at a Post Office counter. An An Post PostPoint needs the label already printed and attached.
Drop2Shop: QR code at the shop
An Post Post Office: digital label or printed label
An Post PostPoint: printed label only
Outside Dublin
Vinted's help describes drop2shop as within Ireland (Dublin), while Drop2Shop's own locator lists shops in many counties. Postage.ie cannot confirm whether shops outside Dublin accept Vinted parcels, so check your Vinted order instructions. Vinted lists An Post for parcels within Ireland.
Read the drop-off instructions in your own order
Ask the shop if you are unsure
Do not guess: a parcel at the wrong carrier is not sent
Selling to France
Of these two, Vinted lists only An Post for parcels between Ireland and France. Vinted says international bulky orders are not available with An Post.
Neither is better in every case. The buyer chooses the carrier at checkout. Drop2Shop is shop to shop with a QR code, and Vinted describes it as within Ireland (Dublin). An Post also covers Ireland to France and delivery to the buyer's address.
Which is cheaper for Vinted, Drop2Shop or An Post?
Vinted does not publish a price list. It says shipping rates depend on parcel size and both locations, and the buyer sees the total at checkout.
Can I send a Drop2Shop Vinted order with An Post?
No. Vinted says you must use the Vinted-generated label for the carrier the buyer chose, and that using the wrong label or shipping option cancels the order automatically.
Which pays more compensation on Vinted?
Vinted's table lists drop2shop at up to €15, lost or damaged, and An Post at up to 350 EUR damaged or 50 EUR lost within Ireland. Compensation needs the Vinted label, proper packing and carrier confirmation.