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How much would you pay for this coat?

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Lilq5 · 03/11/2023 11:44

NC as I'm probably recognisable so will NC back after this thread.

How much would you pay for this coat?

How much would you pay for this coat?
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PepeLePugh · 03/11/2023 13:20

Luxell934 · 03/11/2023 13:15

I’d shocked if someone actually bought it for £10 to be honest.

£5-£7 max

This.

With Vinted, I find that unless items are new with tags then people are only willing to pay a couple of quid for them. You also have to factor in Vinted fees and postage cost so suddenly the price of the item no longer seems reasonable for a second hand item.

Wheredidyougonow · 03/11/2023 13:19

Lilq5 · 03/11/2023 11:53

Sorry the brand is "his column"

I've listed it on vinted months ago and now depop and it isn't selling and no interest. It's on for £20 and I was wondering whether it seemed too much?

I sold a worn ONCE absolutely excellent condition North face men's jacket for 20. Honestly this is a 5 pound or donation amount. These jackets are going for a few pounds on Vinted and charity shops. I would just donate anything under 10.

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Lilq5 · 03/11/2023 13:19

Cosywintertime · 03/11/2023 13:18

But you must know that’s not relevant? You can’t put in the blurb I know you can buy new for less than 50 quid and it looks a bit done in, but honestly he paid more for it a few years ago.

if it is 47 quid new now, then it’s max a tenner now.

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Can you tell me how it looks done in? It's barely worn?

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AInightingale · 03/11/2023 13:18

You can buy new coats that look like this from any low cost fashion store, so obviously people aren't interested. I think people just look like hot water cylinders in these type of jackets, sorry.

Cosywintertime · 03/11/2023 13:18

Lilq5 · 03/11/2023 12:57

It was more than that when DP bought it. I agree it looks better in the professional picture though.

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But you must know that’s not relevant? You can’t put in the blurb I know you can buy new for less than 50 quid and it looks a bit done in, but honestly he paid more for it a few years ago.

if it is 47 quid new now, then it’s max a tenner now.

WeeDove · 03/11/2023 13:17

There are several similar costs for 8 euro in local charity shop near work. Just did a lap of it on my way to buy soup.

housethatbuiltme · 03/11/2023 13:16

Also I just checked vinted... 2 identical his column coats came up.

1 is yours at £20 (£24.19 after fees and postage).

The other listed with more flattering photos of it just on a hanger showing the label/logo was listed only £12.

LisbonKid · 03/11/2023 13:16

Donate to local homeless charity as looks lovely and warm🥰

Luxell934 · 03/11/2023 13:15

I’d shocked if someone actually bought it for £10 to be honest.

£5-£7 max

Mikimoto · 03/11/2023 13:15

I think you're only allowed to wear those if you live in Leeds or Sheffield?

toomanyleggings · 03/11/2023 13:12

Fiver maybe

GuitarGeorgina · 03/11/2023 13:10

I don’t think I would (or only a nominal amount). It looks shapeless and like it has seen better days. Sorry!

housethatbuiltme · 03/11/2023 13:10

I had to google to see its a £130-£140 coat... frankly thats daylight robbery but if you will pay for brand names thats what you get. Its not even a brand I ever heard of though.

From the photo I honestly assumed it was that oversized Asda puffa jacket all the kids wanted a few years ago... being modelled by the child. So not worth much (was the asda one even £20 originally?).

Frankly I wouldn't even pay £10 people are suggesting. I personally think its downright ugly and first impressions is always that puffa type jacked are inherently 'chavvy'.

My kid does have one that looks like that because he cares not one jot about fashion even for him though second hand on vinted I wouldn't pay over £5.

For the original price I could get a leather jacket or probably two nice high street winter coats and for £20 I could easily get a nice winter coat on vinted so no I wouldn't buy it.

MinnieL · 03/11/2023 13:06

OP I’ve had a look at the post on Vinted and you honestly can’t be serious! The second picture? What the hell is that about😂

Please just delete the listing and upload it again. This time have the coat on a hanger and hang it on a door. Make sure you have good lighting with the coat zipped to the top.

Your best bet is putting it up for £15 and hoping someone purchases it for a tenner.

Edited to say: You can also screenshot a picture from the website so that people can see how it may look on them

CurlewKate · 03/11/2023 13:05

Surely it depends on the brand?

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Lilq5 · 03/11/2023 12:57

Blanketpolicy · 03/11/2023 12:53

https://www.hiscolumn.com/black-padded-puffer-style-jacket-longline

Looks nicer on this dude! But new £47.99 you are unlikely to get £20 for it used.

It was more than that when DP bought it. I agree it looks better in the professional picture though.

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eatdrinkandbemerry · 03/11/2023 12:53

Either photograph it on a man of the right size or On a hanger and I wouldn't pay more than a tenner

Blanketpolicy · 03/11/2023 12:53

https://www.hiscolumn.com/black-padded-puffer-style-jacket-longline

Looks nicer on this dude! But new £47.99 you are unlikely to get £20 for it used.

Black padded puffer style jacket longline

https://www.hiscolumn.com/black-padded-puffer-style-jacket-longline

OMGitsnotgood · 03/11/2023 12:51

The coat itself looks fine. Photo of someone it's far too big for isn't doing it any favours. Maybe try it just on a hanger on a plain background? I'd reduce it to £18 (seems so much cheaper than £20!) and if anyone favourites it, offer a couple of pounds less.

NumbersEverywhere · 03/11/2023 12:51

OPPPPP nobody is going to pay £20 or even £15 for that coat, sorry.

I am a Vinted obsessive and stalk it daily, sometimes more than once haha. I agree with PPs - price it at £5 to £7 or at the very most £10 but say you're open to offers.

DuchessOfSausage · 03/11/2023 12:51

The photos are funny. Leave them on.
Has the Daily Mirror picked up this thread yet?

LuluBlakey1 · 03/11/2023 12:51

Lilq5 · 03/11/2023 11:54

Why not?

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There is a mismatch in the line of the quilting on the front-one side is higher than the other and the line-up is off. That would put me off immediately. If it isn't really like that, make sure it doesn't show like that in photos.

DuchessOfSausage · 03/11/2023 12:50

I give second hand as Christmas presents. Often something with new tags on.
Something fab pre-loved vs something crap for someone to exchange at their local primark- no contest.

urbanbuddha · 03/11/2023 12:50

Yeh, bin the first photo, it’s just distracting.

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