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Vinted seller has pissed me off

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Littlepumkin · 08/04/2024 23:11

I’m usually chilled but this for some reason really took me off guard!

I ordered an item via Vinted and I waited 4 days for the item to be sent .. that’s ok I can’t do anything about it …. However, I got the item now and the seller wrote me a message saying “can you confirm that you got the item so I receive the payment “? What excuse me ?
Not a question like are you happy with the item ? You got 5 days to send and I have 2 days to confirm …. what’s the rush? This is not a business

what a cheeky …..

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YaMuvva · 09/04/2024 01:03

Sounds like a person desperate for the money.

IThe process of confirming you have it is 100x easier than the shipping process. I sell on Vinted and have to drive to the drop off point so I get round to it when I get round to it

RobertaFirmino · 09/04/2024 00:42

If you don't like it don't use it. There's no point in turning into an insufferable twat over it.

Densol · 09/04/2024 00:26

So on another post someone is getting themselves worked up over "painted stones"

Here YOU are getting worked up over someone taking a few days to post an item 🤣

Strewth it must be a slow news day with all this excitement over nothing !

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Amybelle88 · 09/04/2024 00:08

You are literally sitting there and not releasing deliberately - don't use the excuse that you're busy - just be honest.

You were annoyed that it took 4 days, so you're going to wait for the amount of time that you have in return.

This is all absolutely within the rules of vinted, but in reality, your seller could have genuinely been busy, and you're not releasing just to be spiteful.

You're claiming you're also busy, but you're actually on mumsnet making a thread about it...

TheCheekyKoala · 09/04/2024 00:00

Foostit · 08/04/2024 23:59

@TheCheekyKoala

Seeing as it was the first time I’ve sold anything on there I had no idea that it was even an option let alone how difficult it would be to actually find an available locker.

How awful of me not to have known this was the case. You’re right, I really should have got my crystal ball out beforehand. 🙄

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Bit of research would of helped before deciding to sale items on a app. Thought it was pretty obvious to check the settings 😂Don’t need a crystal ball, just a few brain cells.

TheCheekyKoala · 08/04/2024 23:59

NotAllowed · 08/04/2024 23:56

Yes, all of which takes more time than confirming receipt in the app. You sound like a spiteful misery.

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It’s not just confirming receipt in the app is it.

It unpacking the item, checking it over to make sure it’s the correct style/item/size.

If someone wants to make out posting an item is a drawn out affair so can the buyer.

Foostit · 08/04/2024 23:59

TheCheekyKoala · 08/04/2024 23:45

Would of been smart to take it off in the first place. Hardly the sellers fault you didn’t update your settings correctly.

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@TheCheekyKoala

Seeing as it was the first time I’ve sold anything on there I had no idea that it was even an option let alone how difficult it would be to actually find an available locker.

How awful of me not to have known this was the case. You’re right, I really should have got my crystal ball out beforehand. 🙄

NotAllowed · 08/04/2024 23:56

TheCheekyKoala · 08/04/2024 23:34

No it’s not. You pick it up, shove it in a bag and then go to the post office/corner shop.
It’s hardly a big effort.

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Yes, all of which takes more time than confirming receipt in the app. You sound like a spiteful misery.

TheCheekyKoala · 08/04/2024 23:45

Foostit · 08/04/2024 23:42

That really depends on where you live. If you live in the middle of nowhere like I do and someone requests an in post locker and you can’t find one with availability within 20 miles then it can be a major hassle!
I have now removed that option for anything I sell in the future.

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Would of been smart to take it off in the first place. Hardly the sellers fault you didn’t update your settings correctly.

TheChosenTwo · 08/04/2024 23:44

Seems like an impatient seller but only on their terms!
It could have taken any number of reasons for them to not be able to post for 4
days (although I always post same day or the next day if it’s past about 6pm and I’m out but I do pause my account if I’m away) the same as it could have taken any number of reasons for you not to confirm instantly.
I want to try it on and make sure it’s not damaged before I will confirm, it’s not an unreasonable thing to do.
YANBU, this seller seems pushy. Not sure it would piss me off but it’s still annoying.

Sassysia · 08/04/2024 23:43

TheGoogleMum · 08/04/2024 23:37

Oh no I don't always get round to opening my parcels right away so don't confirm right away! Ive only had 1 seller nag me to hurry up. Doesn't vinted release the money anyway after 2 days?

No if the buyer doesn’t confirm it’s 4 weeks. Also as a seller you are out of pocket if you posted via Royal Mail as you’ve paid for that yourself until you get the money released from Vinted. I wouldn’t chase a buyer on the day though. I have when I know the parcel has been delivered and it’s more than 5 days that have passed.

Foostit · 08/04/2024 23:42

TheCheekyKoala · 08/04/2024 23:34

No it’s not. You pick it up, shove it in a bag and then go to the post office/corner shop.
It’s hardly a big effort.

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That really depends on where you live. If you live in the middle of nowhere like I do and someone requests an in post locker and you can’t find one with availability within 20 miles then it can be a major hassle!
I have now removed that option for anything I sell in the future.

55Sainz · 08/04/2024 23:42

You don't know their circumstances - they might be relying on that money for whatever reason.

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Littlepumkin · 08/04/2024 23:40

TheGoogleMum · 08/04/2024 23:37

Oh no I don't always get round to opening my parcels right away so don't confirm right away! Ive only had 1 seller nag me to hurry up. Doesn't vinted release the money anyway after 2 days?

Exactly it does ! Like what’s the hurry ? I can just imagine him/her writing personal messages to everyone and rushing them to release payment ! So rude

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QueenBitch666 · 08/04/2024 23:39

Massive non issue

TheGoogleMum · 08/04/2024 23:37

Oh no I don't always get round to opening my parcels right away so don't confirm right away! Ive only had 1 seller nag me to hurry up. Doesn't vinted release the money anyway after 2 days?

Bambi1449 · 08/04/2024 23:36

Total non-issue. She just reminded you to confirm receipt. Personally I would have included a "please" with the reminder but other than that her message to you was perfectly reasonable.

TheCheekyKoala · 08/04/2024 23:34

NotAllowed · 08/04/2024 23:31

I’ve had people buy from me and never confirm. I’ve had to wait weeks for the funds to automatically release. The effort required to package something up and take it to a postal service is slightly different from the seconds it takes to open a parcel and click the button in the app. Most people live with their phones in their hands so it’s not as much of a valid excuse the other way around.

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No it’s not. You pick it up, shove it in a bag and then go to the post office/corner shop.
It’s hardly a big effort.

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Littlepumkin · 08/04/2024 23:32

CaliforniaHereWeCome1 · 08/04/2024 23:18

YABU, what a non-issue. 4 days is a reasonable time to post, they have a week to do so. You received the item so you should release the payment. If you want something instantly buy it new and pay for express postage.

Please read the post first and then comment,
I said sending it after 4 days was absolutely fine I’m not talking about that,
im talking about when you just collected the parcel and they urged you to release balance!

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Moveoverdarlin · 08/04/2024 23:32

This is such a non issue. Is the item ok? If so, just reply ‘all good, cheers!’

Let it go.

NotAllowed · 08/04/2024 23:31

TheCheekyKoala · 08/04/2024 23:24

Days on end …. You only get 2 days.
People have busy lives, children, commitments etc and might not have time to confirm straight away….. works both ways.

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I’ve had people buy from me and never confirm. I’ve had to wait weeks for the funds to automatically release. The effort required to package something up and take it to a postal service is slightly different from the seconds it takes to open a parcel and click the button in the app. Most people live with their phones in their hands so it’s not as much of a valid excuse the other way around.

TimeandMotion · 08/04/2024 23:29

Sending requires wrapping and finding time to deliver to drop off point. In the time before sending the buyer has lost nothing- hasn’t paid anything.

By contrast, confirming receipt takes seconds on the app. Until the item is confirmed received in good condition the seller has no money and no item so is in a vulnerable position. Not comparable.

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Littlepumkin · 08/04/2024 23:28

TheCheekyKoala · 08/04/2024 23:24

Days on end …. You only get 2 days.
People have busy lives, children, commitments etc and might not have time to confirm straight away….. works both ways.

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Exactly it’s not like I’m deliberately sitting here and not confirming I was just busy and I got a massage which I thought it’s about some of the items I sell - I’m not new to Vinted and I know that this is v v unusual and rude!

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