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If I gift a friend an item bought from vinted?

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Mirrormirror47 · 20/01/2025 10:41

So it's my friends big birthday.
She's always admired a bag I bought cheaply from vinted and the only way I can afford to buy her a similar bag is by buying from Vinted again.
My question is would you be offended to receive a second hand item (obviously it would have to be in good condition) not new as a gift?

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Mirrormirror47 · 20/01/2025 10:57

LushLemonTart · 20/01/2025 10:52

Just fill it with scented tissue paper and put it in a nice gift bag. She's an adult she shouldn't be getting offended at any gift.

Yes I would it's just I feel sure she'd know I bought it second hand and I don't want to offend.

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LushLemonTart · 20/01/2025 10:52

Just fill it with scented tissue paper and put it in a nice gift bag. She's an adult she shouldn't be getting offended at any gift.

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Mirrormirror47 · 20/01/2025 10:50

TankFlyBossWalkJamNittyGrittyIAmFromAMidSizeCity · 20/01/2025 10:43

I wouldn't be offended, I would love it actually, love a bargain, whether it's a gift or not.

Some people would be offended though, what's your friend like? Does she buy second hand stuff?

I don't think she does so unsure how she'd feel I don't want to come across as being a skinflint!!

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TankFlyBossWalkJamNittyGrittyIAmFromAMidSizeCity · 20/01/2025 10:43

I wouldn't be offended, I would love it actually, love a bargain, whether it's a gift or not.

Some people would be offended though, what's your friend like? Does she buy second hand stuff?