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To not understand vinted

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Usingthisone · 31/10/2022 19:36

Most of the listing info is rubbish (worse even than ebay), you can't see the pictures properly unless you click in the item, it doesn't actually seem particularly cheap and to top it off, I did buy something but can I find it anywhere on my profile now? Nope. I've spent 30mins googling how and I still can't find it. I know it's geared up for sellers, not buyers but surely being able to see what you bought is vital? I think this will be my first and last foray.

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Mollytabbyfur · 07/08/2023 21:38

The comments here from people implying it's obvious how to see all your orders are being very narrow minded as they seem to all be describing the solution on the App. Well Vinted have a website too which has a totally different way of finding orders and not at all obvious or instinctive.
To help people with the question of how to find your orders the answer is:
Go to the top right of the page and click on the '?'. Then choose Home which is on the left side of the screen which then brings up all your orders with the title 'Get Help With Your Orders'. This is a very simple way of seeing all your orders and making sure you don't miss any as the messages/inbox could have orders mixed up with all sorts of other correspondence not just your orders. Same as your emails. So easy to miss one and then too late realise it never arrived which is a very often occurence on Vinted.

SamW98 · 06/08/2023 18:39

Dreadful predictive text above but you get my gist

SamW98 · 06/08/2023 18:38

I love it. I only buy
Never Fully Dressed or Nobody's Child at a fraction of the cost price, wear once the MM sell for pretty much what I paid so constantly have new outfits for very little outlay.

Ive also bought 3 pairs of new with tags Adidas Gazelles for less than half the price in shops.

Everything I put on for sale goes within a day or two

BiscuitsandPuffin · 06/08/2023 18:23

@Mollytabbyfur why did you resurrect this random zombie??

Moredarkchocolateplease · 06/08/2023 18:21

I think it's great.

I only ever search the brands I like:

J Crew
Sweaty Betty
Born Nouli
Whistles
COS

I know what size I am and I look at the photos zoomed in to see bobbling or snags on the fabric etc.

I've had some super bargains.

ObiKenobi · 06/08/2023 17:57

I’ve put better stuff than that in the bin, I’d be too ashamed to take it to the chazza.

MissCherryCakeyBun · 06/08/2023 17:51

This may help www.vinted.co.uk/help/25-buying-step-by-step

Lapflop · 06/08/2023 17:32

I don't mind it but I don't think it's as great as some people make out. The app is quite annoying to use, you take a gamble when you buy as you have to pay for returns even when faulty, and lots of people still charge loads. I tend to just use it if there's something very specific I have in mind as I find a lot of the listings have better descriptions than ebay and it's clearer what they are. I can see why people don't like it though, not sure why some PPs have been so defensive!

SabbatWheel · 06/08/2023 17:28

I only started using the Vinted app recently to buy and have bought plenty of branded dresses in very good condition that I can use in work, and haven’t paid more than £6 including postage. I’m just waiting for a delivery of a pair of lovely leather shoes in excellent condition that cost £9 including delivery.

I love it!

MadAboutIt · 06/08/2023 17:09

I don’t get it either op.
I’ve bought one thing which did go smoothly enough, I also now can’t see that item.
I find stuff ridiculously overpriced on there, I look occasionally but I just can’t take to it.

Cinnamonandcoal · 06/08/2023 17:05

I'm finding Vinted quite annoying.
I like eBay I can't seem to find a way to save searches properly so that I get an email if the specific thing is listed, unless I'm missing it?
I don't find the search function as good, and last time I bought something the app glitched and I ended up accidentally buying two of the same thing from different sellers as it listed one as suddenly sold (but not to me!).

igivein · 06/08/2023 16:52

I had a look for the first time this afternoon.
There seemed to be a lot of Primarni and George at Asda. The items often looked like they’d been picked up off the floor and thrown haphazardly onto a wonky coat hanger.
There’s no way to tell what the fabric is, and the colour in the description doesn’t always tally with the appearance in the poorly taken / blurry photo.
Apart from that it looks fine …

AtrociousCircumstance · 06/08/2023 16:50

Yeah some really bitchy responses here on such a neutral topic! Ridiculous.

Mollytabbyfur · 06/08/2023 16:50

MeganCrossing · 31/10/2022 19:44

Look at your inbox

If you actually checked out a conversation starts there.

you might not have actually paid though as you also get an email when purchases are confirmed

the fact you’ve spent 30 mins googling this is definitely an indicator that your grasp on technology is the issue here

As per my other message to you.
Also, you say millions use Vinted without any problems. I would say many people sound like they do have problems too.
Some may be lacking a grasp on technology. You are lacking a grasp on manners. I know what category I would rather be in.

Mollytabbyfur · 06/08/2023 16:47

MeganCrossing · 31/10/2022 19:37

Considering millions of people use it successfully every day, I’d say you’re the problem here

do you find apps and technology difficult in general?

You are very rude. The epitome of what is the downside of social media. You always make nasty, rude comments. I try and sympathise as I know some people have very challenging life experiences that make them like you and I am sorry for your troubles but really, try being supportive and pleasant. It is a much nicer feeling.

Mollytabbyfur · 06/08/2023 16:42

I agree. It is not at all user friendly. Sellers seem to take ages to notice they have sold things. Much less likely to actually ever dispatch the items compared to Ebay. And I also cannot see where my purchases are. I have clicked on profile as people say above yet it just says reviews or Wardrobe. Wardrobe seems to just be where you have items for sale. Can't see anything that says orders. Clicked and looked all over the place. I am using laptop. Maybe it is different on a mobile phone app. Who knows. Not a site I will make a habit of using.

VeronicaFranklin · 31/10/2022 20:00

I buy lots off of Vinted especially for my DD who is 4 months old as she grows out of things so quickly, I've also bought myself some bits off there and love it. Go to profile, my orders or messages to find your purchases. Once you get hang of it youll be hooked.

amylou8 · 31/10/2022 20:00

My stuff seems to sell pretty quickly, but payment takes forever, especially if the buyer doesn't confirm they've received it.

SureThingy · 31/10/2022 19:55

I find Vinted easy to navigate. I have the app though. I think the apps are generally better then using desktop.

If you have bought & paid for something, it will be in the ‘my orders’ bit.

I also find it very cheap - you just have to filter things. I’ve bought most of my maternity stuff on Vinted, hardly worn, for £2-3. I didn’t want to buy full price mat gear when I will only wear for 5/6 months.

It’s less faff then eBay too, imo.

MeganCrossing · 31/10/2022 19:49

Nanalisa60 · 31/10/2022 19:48

I’m struggling with it a bit as well. Have used eBay for years but feed up with the feed, so I’m trying to sell some stuff on Vinted . Nothing has sold so far.

If you price to sell it goes fast

Ive sold 100’s of items and all within 1-2 days of being listed. But I price realistically, many don’t

Nanalisa60 · 31/10/2022 19:48

I’m struggling with it a bit as well. Have used eBay for years but feed up with the feed, so I’m trying to sell some stuff on Vinted . Nothing has sold so far.

acornsarenottheonlyfruit · 31/10/2022 19:45

I think its successful because the buyer pays postage and its so cheap. Also if you search there are many items that are still up to date and often still in the shops.

Pastie123 · 31/10/2022 19:45

In my orders

To not understand vinted
MeganCrossing · 31/10/2022 19:44

Usingthisone · 31/10/2022 19:39

OK then. Tell me how I can find my bought items? As I said I've spent 30mins googling and I am far from the only person to gave this issue.

Look at your inbox

If you actually checked out a conversation starts there.

you might not have actually paid though as you also get an email when purchases are confirmed

the fact you’ve spent 30 mins googling this is definitely an indicator that your grasp on technology is the issue here

Usingthisone · 31/10/2022 19:44

I'm not using the app. I didn't particularly want to download it until I knew I'd use it.
I've tried mobile and desktop view.

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