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Vinted - clothes smell!

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Netball01 · 31/01/2024 12:39

I ordered a jacket from Vinted - it was £30 so not exactly cheap although to buy new it would have been £60. It was listed as very good condition and only worn a few times.

It turned up today and it really smells - like unwashed with lots of perfume to cover it & the armpits smell sweaty. There’s also some food or something stuck to it.

Honestly so gross, why do people think it’s ok to sell something dirty ?! It’s dry clean only as well.

has anyone managed to get a refund through Vinted for similar issues ?

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EddieVeddersfoxymop · 02/02/2024 08:53

InSpaceNooneCanHearYouScream · 02/02/2024 08:48

I see your used face masks and raise it by a pocketful of used TISSUES Envy

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Ooooo you win. That's disgusting 🫣

InSpaceNooneCanHearYouScream · 02/02/2024 08:48

EddieVeddersfoxymop · 31/01/2024 13:47

I'll take your smelly jacket and raise it by a pocket full of used face masks 😷 🤢

I see your used face masks and raise it by a pocketful of used TISSUES Envy

NamelessGhoul · 01/02/2024 13:52

Netball01 · 01/02/2024 12:42

I’ve submitted a ‘something’s wrong’ and asked for my money back so fingers crossed !

You will get it, but unfortunately it will be down to you to pay the return postage. On a £30 item it's worth it but many sellers rely on people not being bothered to pay to send things back.

KissTheRains · 01/02/2024 12:44

That's a shame. I've got a fair few bits from Vinted and they always arrive smelling lovely.. I've been tempted several times to message the seller and ask what washing powder they use.

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Netball01 · 01/02/2024 12:42

I’ve submitted a ‘something’s wrong’ and asked for my money back so fingers crossed !

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RestingCatsArseFace · 31/01/2024 18:15

In the old days of Ebay banned sellers would move to Ebid. It now seems they have moved to Vinted.

With regard to detergent boosters and other toxic smells, I soak stuff in a strong solution of vinegar for a good few days, then wash with just water. Then wash with a scent free detergent. It reduces it a fair bit. Then I repeat, and leave it outdoors for a couple of weeks in fresh air and rain. Usually wash it again for good measure.

If it's one of those where it smells through the packaging I usually return it after a quick look to check what it is. This is Ebay though as I really don't like Vinted.

Advice400 · 31/01/2024 18:05

It's the image of a monkey covering its eyes. To illustrate "what a plonker I am". She uses it after saying she bought and hasn't worn, or bought and wore once.

But it's very clear now she's sourcing from elsewhere and reselling. I don't have a problem with that at all.....just don't lie about it. New, with tags or nearly new condition will do.

LividBreeze · 31/01/2024 18:00

Advice400 · 31/01/2024 16:53

I bought one thing from a relatively new vinted seller. It smelt a bit although not as bad as reports on here.

I gave a poor report but looking now its clear she's not selling her own stuff, despite putting "never worn" or "worn once" and the monkey icon ..... because the sizes she sells go from 8 to 22!

I'll not use Vinted ever again.

What's the monkey icon mean @Advice400 ?

peakygold · 31/01/2024 17:37

It wouldn't happen on ebay 😉

Advice400 · 31/01/2024 16:53

I bought one thing from a relatively new vinted seller. It smelt a bit although not as bad as reports on here.

I gave a poor report but looking now its clear she's not selling her own stuff, despite putting "never worn" or "worn once" and the monkey icon ..... because the sizes she sells go from 8 to 22!

I'll not use Vinted ever again.

cruisebaba1 · 31/01/2024 16:49

OhBabyNoBaby · 31/01/2024 16:35

I bought a coat from there once too and one of the pockets was filled with fag butts 🤢

😝😝

Rattenbury · 31/01/2024 16:37

Definitely request a refund - I got a refund on a jacket I bought which smelled strongly of stale cigarette smoke

OhBabyNoBaby · 31/01/2024 16:35

I bought a coat from there once too and one of the pockets was filled with fag butts 🤢

Justleaveitblankthen · 31/01/2024 16:27

Poppysmom22 · 31/01/2024 15:12

It’s not detergent smell it’s far stronger it’s lasted through two wash dry cycles so far and still smells

Those blue little Lenor balls are the most cloying scent ever - and I usually love the smell of detergent, especially traditional Lenor fabric conditioner.
Awful. Gave me a headache when I used them.

NotARealWookiie · 31/01/2024 16:06

I don’t mind detergent smells but I hate when they smell of incense and musty cupboards

uncomfortablydumb53 · 31/01/2024 15:29

I would definitely return even paying postage costs.
I don't think you can then leave negative back but you just don't leave any feedback
It's disgusting

NamelessGhoul · 31/01/2024 15:17

Poppysmom22 · 31/01/2024 13:44

That’s bad I would leave a bad review for that. Almost as bad is the cloying suffocating overdose of lenor scent beads or whatever they are. I bought a pair of jeans so far I’ve washed them twice and they still stink of sodding crappy chemical scent

You can't.
If you return the item to seller the transaction is nulled and feedback cannot be left for either party. The only way to leave bad feedback is to keep the item.
Big flaw in Vinted's platform but there you go.

Makeitmakesensetoday · 31/01/2024 15:16

What's it made out of? Just wash it and it'll be fine. Bit grotty though, I'd still give a negative review.

Poppysmom22 · 31/01/2024 15:12

It’s not detergent smell it’s far stronger it’s lasted through two wash dry cycles so far and still smells

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Netball01 · 31/01/2024 14:59

@RobertaFirmino agree, I’d rather know it’s nice & clean !

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RobertaFirmino · 31/01/2024 14:58

I can't get worked up about detergent smells - they indicate the item has been washed.

As for this jacket, definitely return. Can't stand grotty buggers like this, gives us decent sellers a bad name.

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Netball01 · 31/01/2024 14:51

They’ve got 5* reviews for all their other clothes but haven’t sold much.

im definitely going to request a refund - just noticed the lining round the neck is stained too!!

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MyopicBunny · 31/01/2024 14:37

Eww sorry to hear this. What is their feedback score like?

coleslaweleanor · 31/01/2024 14:36

I've had a couple of things smell really musty/mouldy but managed to get rid of the smell by putting in a bin bag with bicarb of soda for 24 hours then washing.

It annoys me the having to pay return postage for items wrongly listed, or blatantly not saleable. I had a pair of jeans where one leg was an inch shorter than the other!!

sunshinesupermum · 31/01/2024 14:21

Return and request refund even if it does mean you having to pay postage. I've had a few items smell of Lenor or whatever other stuff has been used in the wash but my real bugbear is things with a size label that hasn't been described as having massively shrunk in the wash by the seller! Sadly didn't try said items on as soon as I received them and couldn't sell on as I've no idea who they will fit!

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