Active discussions

Please or to access all these features

Talk
AIBU?

Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

Original poster

To be exasperated by Vinted sellers

162 replies

Willyoujust · 18/02/2025 09:47

I’m fed up with negotiating with sellers on Vinted with ridiculous prices they want for things. I’ve tried to buy two items this morning. The first item, I could buy brand new off Amazon for the same price by the time the postage and packing and buyers protection had been added on. The item is £58 to buy brand new and I offered £30 which is just over half price. I think this is more than reasonable? The seller said they can’t let it go for less than £40 as it is brand new in the box? So what! If it breaks or doesn’t work properly then I can’t return it? So I want to get it at a bargain price if I’m buying it second hand? Not slightly cheaper than buying it new?

I won’t bore you with the second item but it was a similar situation where the seller was charging 100% of what it is brand new but dropped the price to 70%. With postage and packing this was still 85% new!!

Personally I think that if the item is brand new in the box or with tags then 50% of the purchase price is reasonable. If it has been used then 10%-20% of the purchase price is reasonable. That’s how I sell my items on there as I think it’s fair.

I know that they can charge whatever they like and it’s up to us if we buy it or not but I just wanted to rant a little about it as I find it so frustrating 😅

OP posts:
TwistedWonder · 19/02/2025 21:06

HundredMilesAnHour · 19/02/2025 20:53

This happens regularly on Vinted. Some sellers don’t keep a close eye on prices and seem unaware (or maybe don’t care) that what they’re selling is now in the original retailer’s sale and is cheaper to buy direct from the retailer (without buyers’ fees and usually free postage too - plus the option to return).

Show quote history

I’ve seen it recently too. I bought a dress in Never Fully Dressed pre Christmas salt reduced from £129 to £69. Wore it NYE then sold it for £40.

There’s two identical dresses, same size, currently on Vinted one up for £75 the other for £80 both worn. Yet it’s still £69 brand new on NFD website.

thedogatethecattreats · 19/02/2025 20:55

I never understand why people get so miffed they don't get everything for nothing.

You think it's too much, then don't buy it?

It's not worth my time to sell for next to nothing. If it doesn't sell, I bring it to the charity shop at some point, or I just put it in a recycle bin of the local schools.

HundredMilesAnHour · 19/02/2025 20:53

BeelzebubsHoover · 19/02/2025 20:49

I recently bought a dress in the Wyse sale for £100, down from £250. At the same time the dress was for sale on Vinted for £125. Not the first time I’ve seen that with Wyse dresses

This happens regularly on Vinted. Some sellers don’t keep a close eye on prices and seem unaware (or maybe don’t care) that what they’re selling is now in the original retailer’s sale and is cheaper to buy direct from the retailer (without buyers’ fees and usually free postage too - plus the option to return).

BeelzebubsHoover · 19/02/2025 20:49

I recently bought a dress in the Wyse sale for £100, down from £250. At the same time the dress was for sale on Vinted for £125. Not the first time I’ve seen that with Wyse dresses

GiraffesAtThePark · 19/02/2025 20:48

I agree OP. I’ve even seen items that would cost more when you include postage etc than buying new. I have purchased some really great items on Vinted but it takes time to find them.

LlamaDharma · 19/02/2025 20:41

Toomanyusernamestochoose · 18/02/2025 12:24

Why not just buy on Amazon? The seller has made clear the price they would like for it, if it is too much for you, buy it brand new from a shop.

As a seller, I get fed up of buyers making ridiculous offers when I have clearly stated that I will not accept them. I was selling an item which was £45 on Amazon for £20 brand new, still in packaging (with a receipt from the shop I purchased from). I made it clear in my listing it was priced to sell and I was not going any lower yet I still got countless offers for £12/13 in the first 24 hours (along with requests to post immediately if accepted). Sold for the full price just over 24 hours after posting.

I get this on eBay. I even removed the function to make offers because people were being ridiculous so now they message me instead making ridiculous offers, when it's obvious I don't accept offers because there's no offer button on the item. Buyers seem to want something for nothing.

coronafiona · 19/02/2025 20:32

See my whole thing about vinted is that it's inconvenient and stuff is second hand and non returnable. So I expect it cheap I'm afraid. In my defence I also sell stuff cheaply.

Hellzbellz25 · 19/02/2025 19:09

The point I'm making is I could have easily got £30 or £40 but I accepted the first offer to do someone a favour and make their day because I'm kind whereas he wants to rinse every penny out of them on Vinted, I'm not outraged I just think its funny!

PickledElectricity · 19/02/2025 14:16

I first used Vinted about 2 years ago to buy lots of baby bundles for really good prices.

Now everything seems so dear. I think people are trying to make money instead of having a clear out. So I end up buying new stuff more often than not. It's a shame.

dudsville · 19/02/2025 14:13

I really like vinted, but I am perhaps using it differently. The things I buy are a certain brand and a specific item that I missed out on - not general shopping. They are still pricey, but I only buy if I agree the item is worth the price asked. The things I sell are also this brand, and in great condition - I'm not a shop. I own the item, I can wait yonks for it to sell, or it may never sell but I'm not giving it away for a song. I price with the expectation that I will take £10-20 off at a buyers' request, and it makes me uncomfortable when someone doesn't ask for a reduced price because I think the item isn't worth that, but they clearly do.

crankytoes · 19/02/2025 13:56

@Willyoujust

@Hellzbellz25
People are so greedy, I found some Ralph Lauren joggers in the charity shop last week for £6, sold them that afternoon for £18 and made a quick 12 quid and now the lad who bought them has them for sale at £50! I hope no one buys them

So it’s okay for you to make 200% profit but if someone else does it, it’s greedy? Make it make sense 😆

The lack of self awareness is staggering 😂
Are you seriously outraged at someone doing what you did only better @Hellzbellz25

Oceangrey · 19/02/2025 13:05

SatinHeart · 19/02/2025 10:29

A peeve of mine is sellers who message you asking you to press the ok button about 2 1/2 seconds after the tracking says the parcel has been delivered, when you haven't even had a chance to get it off the doorstep yet, much less open it!

On a serious note though, I don't think Vinted makes it clear to buyers that the seller doesn't get paid until they press that button. If they are not sellers as well, they may not know.

Edited
Show quote history

Yeah, I had no idea this delays the payment. I never press the button but I will now.

I prefer eBay in general as I can have specific searches and get an email if that thing is listed. I don't think Vinted does this but someone correct me if I'm wrong please!

Vinted I use for kids clothes as I'm less specific about what I want to buy. It's some nice dungarees to fit a 7 year old rather than a particular dress I tried on once but couldn't afford full price.

Also on eBay you can be specific about whether you want offers.

Original poster
Willyoujust · 19/02/2025 12:23

Hellzbellz25 · 19/02/2025 12:20

People are so greedy, I found some Ralph Lauren joggers in the charity shop last week for £6, sold them that afternoon for £18 and made a quick 12 quid and now the lad who bought them has them for sale at £50! I hope no one buys them

So it’s okay for you to make 200% profit but if someone else does it, it’s greedy? Make it make sense 😆

OP posts:
Hellzbellz25 · 19/02/2025 12:20

People are so greedy, I found some Ralph Lauren joggers in the charity shop last week for £6, sold them that afternoon for £18 and made a quick 12 quid and now the lad who bought them has them for sale at £50! I hope no one buys them

SqueakyDoor · 19/02/2025 12:17

MixedBananas · 18/02/2025 20:19

I agree as there is no buyer protection with returns and some do not accept returns. So vinted still need to figure that out.

I also find is cheeky when and item is suoer valuable and someone asks for a ridiculous price.
I.e i sold a vintage burberry coat with 1 million photos to show brand new condition. Purchased for £500 and as it was vintage I put it on for £300 had some cheeky buggers request it for £50! Blooming cheek.

Vinted still needs improvements on both ends.

Just out of interest, how do you do secure and fully-insured postage for your high-value items?

Original poster
Willyoujust · 19/02/2025 12:01

crankytoes · 18/02/2025 20:27

The main point is you have no consumer rights or right to return when you buy off a site like Vinted. A part of the full retail price includes peace of mind and protection should things go wrong with the product.

There is no risk in that sense when you buy retail so I expect an absolute bargain if I'm taking on risk and no consumer protection buying off some random person

Show quote history

Exactly this 👏

OP posts:
Original poster
Willyoujust · 19/02/2025 11:54

DriveMeCrazy1974 · 18/02/2025 16:18

I don't sell on Vinted, but I do sell on eBay and the amount of people who make ridiculous offers is annoying! In fact, it's got so bad in recent months that I now put as high a price as I can so that if/when a person does make a stupid offer I just block them and move on. Some people (I'm not saying you here OP) just think that people should give them stuff for nothing. You have to also consider the time it takes for some items to be packaged up, especially if they're bulky or large, they've then got to arrange collection or delivery of the item, that time doesn't come for nothing. I'm damned sure I'm not going to talk 50% of what I've put the price at.

Again I think you’ve misread my post. I am talking about offering 50% of what the item cost new. Not 50% of their asking price.

OP posts:
Original poster
Willyoujust · 19/02/2025 11:50

DetectiveSleuth · 18/02/2025 13:02

I’m always secretly pleased when a seller turns down my offer and then the item is still on there weeks or months later, sometimes reduced. They clearly haven’t had the interest they’d hoped for and are now desperately trying to get anyone to buy, well it won’t be me 😝

When I sell, I take whatever someone offers because the item is worth precisely zero unless someone buys it 🤷‍♀️

Yes I’m exactly the same!

OP posts:
Original poster
Willyoujust · 19/02/2025 11:48

TwistedWonder · 18/02/2025 13:00

I buy and sell on Vinted and if anyone offered me half of what my item was priced as I’d delete and not even give them a response because they’re taking piss.

Yes we all slightly over price expecting reasonable offers but just over half - no jog on. Not prepared to pay close to asking price - don’t buy it then

And I’ve always sold my items very quickly so my pricing is obviously fair

Edited

I think you have misread my post. I’m not making offers at half of what they are advertising it at. In fact I don’t think Vinted even allows you to make offers that low?

I’m talking about offering half price of what the item cost new.

OP posts:
DiscoBallDiva · 19/02/2025 11:32

I purposely list higher value items for £5 or £10 more than I want for them. I don't have an issue with buyers make reasonable offers especially if an item has been listed for a while. If I'm not happy an offer, I'll just decline it.
I don't really bother listing items that I'd only get a couple of pounds for but I understand why some sellers do this and it can all add up. I wouldn't haggle with a seller over an item that's only been listed for under a couple of pounds, I think its insulting but each to their own.
I recently bought an item for asking price listed as "very good" condition. It was well worn and TBH I wouldn't of even given it to the charity shop. Luckily the seller agreed to a return.
I agree with others who have said if things like warranty are the issue then just buy it from the actual retailer.

Bringmeahigherlove · 19/02/2025 11:21

I don’t think buying second hand is for you if you’re getting this wound up about it! Maybe wait for the January sales.

TwistedWonder · 19/02/2025 11:20

I’m happy to listen to a reasonable offer especially after a few days but offering half the asking price 3 minutes after I’ve listed the items is never going to be anything other than a piss take and a waste of time.

cramptramp · 19/02/2025 11:17

I'm fed up with buyers trying to negotiate with me on Vinted. If you don't want to pay the price I've stated, don't buy it. It's that simple.

anniegun · 19/02/2025 10:46

if you dont want to pay the asking price move on, its not that complicated

satsumaqueen · 19/02/2025 10:44

If you can buy it brand new from Amazon for less, then go and buy it from Amazon. People don’t owe you a favour because it’s on Vinted. Buyers like you drive me absolutely mad.