Vinted Black Label Issue: How to Fix 'Check in Progress' After Listing

Vinted, as the leading second-hand e-commerce platform in Europe, is a market that many digital entrepreneurs cannot afford to miss. Although Vinted has a relatively low barrier to entry, many steps in the transaction process impose high requirements on listing behavior, network setups, and account operation, which can become major obstacles to smooth transactions.

One of the most common issues is the "black label" — the black-background messages like “check in progress” or “verifica in corso” shown under a listed item. These indicate that the item is under review, meaning it is not visible to other users, cannot be sold, and will directly impact your income. In more serious cases, this can affect account status or even lead to a ban.

I. Why the Black Label Appears

1. Image Issues

Vinted uses a powerful image recognition system that not only analyzes listing descriptions, but can also detect violations purely from images.

Logos, watermarks, sensitive brands, stock images, professional commercial photography — these can all be flagged. Make sure your photos are real-life shots. At the very least, they should look like personal, user-generated images.

2. Duplicate Listings

Posting duplicate or overly similar listings is another red flag. If you're selling the same or similar items, make sure to clearly differentiate them.

For example, listing the same product as Style A in one post and Style B in another, or creating separate listings for different quantities or combinations — these can be interpreted as duplicate or commercial behavior, and may result in a ban.

3. Sensitive Brands or New Items

Products from certain major brands — especially those often associated with replicas or counterfeit goods — are subject to stricter review and higher account credibility requirements.

If your profile is filled with new or nearly-new items, or you are consistently listing new items in a pattern, your account is more likely to be flagged.

4. Reports from Other Users

If other users report your listing, the system may take measures including forcing the item into review, disrupting normal visibility and sales. Multiple reports or serious violations may affect your entire account or other listings.

5. Network Issues

Vinted has high requirements for network environments. If the IP address (proxy) you're using lacks authenticity or purity, or if you frequently switch accounts or proxies, it may negatively impact your account’s health — from poor listing visibility to potential bans.

II. Strategies for Resolving the Black Label and Avoiding Bans

1. Comprehensive Inspection

Carefully check for violations in all areas mentioned above: image logos, watermarks, image source, brand content, and listing descriptions. Try to eliminate any risk from the start. You may also edit the images after the listing has been live for a while to reduce review risks.

2. Waiting for review

If the listing enters review, waiting is often the best first step. It may pass in a few minutes to a few hours. However, if the issue lies in the brand or image source, it could take days. If the item violates policy, Vinted will either ask you to edit the listing or automatically remove it.

3. Account maintenance

(1) Account Acquisition

There are different types of Vinted accounts available on the market. You can experiment cautiously, but avoid rushing to upload a large number of listings right after obtaining an account. Always assess the credibility of the source.

(2) Network Setup

Whether you’re using a purchased or self-registered account, your network environment must meet the standards. Many sellers use multiple accounts to avoid being flagged for commercial selling behavior.

The most common method is using an anti-detect browser combined with proxies. Mainstream proxy providers such as IPFoxy offer good solutions, helping ensure the authenticity and cleanliness of your IP and keeping each account environment fully isolated.

(3) Device Hygiene

If one Vinted account has already been banned, do not log in to any other accounts on that same device — this almost guarantees a ban. Switch to a different device and IP, or open the new account in an anti-detect browser.