To be exasperated by Vinted sellers

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.

YABU.

You're being ridiculous. If you can get it brand-new from Amazon for a similar price, just do that. Also mentioning buyers protection and postage is hardly the seller's responsibility, is it? It's not for the seller to reduce the cost of the item to enable you to afford those things.

I don't care about people haggling-but damn, make it reasonable. Some people are really offensive with their offers and just low-ball them because they think they can get away with it.

Sure, an item is only worth what someone will pay for it-but just because one person won't pay that cost doesn't mean someone else won't.

Expecting a seller to take less than what they'd like for it because you can't afford it/don't want to pay verges on cheeky or you want them to essentially pay the buyer's protection/postage is cheeky.

Don't get me wrong-there are people who do seem to ask for a lot for items-and I just shrug at them and think that they probably won't sell and will be reduced later. It's their choice what they choose to list their items at and they'll find out the hard way that people may not want to pay that.

I just think in this circumstance if you know you can get it brand new on Amazon for a similar price to what is listed on Vinted why are you trying to haggle the seller down? Just buy on Amazon.

@TwistedWonder

Another pet peeve is buyers who can’t be arsed to press the everything is ok button which takes 2 seconds meaning you’re delayed getting your money for 2 additional days
I think some people are buyers inky and perhaps don't know

Same. If I’m not 100% sure, I’ll probably favourite it and either the seller sending me an offer may prompt me to buy it or I’ll revisit in a day or two and decide it’s not for me and remove it from my favourites.

If something has been for sale for a few weeks/months and the seller doesn’t look like a frequent user, I’ll send an offer slightly below asking price just to see if they respond are still alive. If they accept it’s a bonus but I’m just checking for signs of online life before I buy usually.

If I see something I like, and I think the price is good/OK, I buy it,
If I think it's overpriced I don;t bother
can't be bothered faffing around with offers & negotiating the price down,

I haven't sold on there, but thinking about it - I'll look at what similar items are going for & base my pricing on that. If it doesn't sell it can go to a charity shop.

EBay is good for certain things eg equestrian clothing go on eBay not Vinted, I find. Larger sizes sell quickly on both platforms. Shoes go fast on Vinted. I have a bunch of jumpers and jackets on for very cheap currently but they aren’t moving. I’d like to know of anywhere else people recommend.

I recently sold an item that had increased in value, due to no longer being produced. It had previously been available to buy for several months, so not an item that could not be found in the shops at the time it was first made. I checked the sold prices on eBay, and I saw that the item was selling for £15-£20 more than I paid for it. Just to add, it is related to a hobby (I worried some may think it was the nappy cream that is highly sought after right now).

I had a couple of messages asking me why I was selling it for that price, when it was X price originally! I had to explain to them that the item was worth that price, and I would list it at that price. I would happily reduce if it hadn’t sold. Why do they think I would want to sell it for less than it is worth, just so they can make a profit? I think it’s rude to question a price.

I ended up selling it for £6 more than I paid for it, so more than happy with that. Even if it only sold at the price I paid for it, I honestly would not have minded.

That drives me wild. I know you’ve received it and I get that life goes on, opening a package is not the priority but at some point, I’d like to know that you’re accepting, not returning the item.

I buy and sell a lot on Vinted due to big weight loss and mostly, it’s been positive bar me buying stuff because it will fit 🤦🏼‍♀️ I keep hearing that you only wear 20% of your wardrobe. God help me. I will be giving some almost new stuff to charity this week, it’s getting crazy in here!

One thing I would never buy second hand is personal products. Skincare and makeup. You have no idea whether it's real or what someone might have put in there. No idea how old it is or how it's been stored like next to a radiator. Not worth the risk.

I have been selling in Vinted for about a year. I have over 100 5 star reviews for my old clothes I have sold. I've now bought a consignment to sell as a side hustle and don't want to sell on V as things go too cheap. I've put some on eBay and the prices are going well, was considering whatnot and depop as well. Where do those of you selling get the best prices?

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

Agree this happened with the solar paneled toy tolls from IKEA brand new they were £15 but they discontinued those and repoaced with battery operated. So then everyone in vinted started to sell the older models as "rare" and charged £25 for a used toy till. All becuase it was the older version that is solar paneled. Blooming cheek.
I contacted a seller and asked what she was thinking and she harped on about it being rare now and exclusive. Like B please! It is a used toy. Should be £3-5

I also hate it with Lovevery toys and sets. A set is £80 brand new. And your have some MOFOS selling for £90-120 used. Used!
When I offer £30 they get nasty.
sigh

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.

When I sell I just list it for more than I want, expecting the buyers to make an offer. I thought most sellers did?

@TwistedWonder yes! That too. Very annoying.

Another pet peeve is buyers who can’t be arsed to press the everything is ok button which takes 2 seconds meaning you’re delayed getting your money for 2 additional days

Just buy elsewhere. I sometimes see people trying to sell items for more than they cost new but if I make an offer, a reasonable offer and they don't accept, I leave it at that.

Although once, I did message a seller to say that the item she was selling once postage etc was added, it was way more than ordering the exact same product from the shop, Next. She didn't care and it's still for sale ages later.

My pet peeve is buyers not leaving feedback when they receive the item and sellers that leave it right up to the very last minute possible to send.

That said , I love Vinted and have had some great buys!

Buyer protection is listed on your price ,
it does vary on percentage plus postage of approx £3 to home , £2.30 to a pick u point or locker .
But to give you an example , a £1
Item is generally going to cost you £4 inc postage and fees which is ridiculous so I never buy unless i can bundle more than 1 item from that seller

I resell for a living and am Pro on vinted. I really dislike the whole offer culture on there, I want to be able to list it for the price I want, take it or leave it. All of this haggling and offers and counter offers is a waste of everyone's energy.
OP they're entitled to as whatever price they like, and you're under absolutely no obligation to buy it. I'd be politely directing you to Amazon.

I’m fed up of sellers not sending things in time, then messaging after I’ve been refunded asking if I want the item. Yes I did a week ago when I paid for it but not now you’ve wasted my time and been on the app since I paid.
Why bother listing if you have no intention of posting in time?

I have sold on Vinted but not bought. Would someone mind telling me more about the buyers fees on top of the price of the item?

Agree. Most of my clothes are Never Fully Dressed and worn once. So these are dresses and tips that cost £80-£130 that are immaculate and being sold for £20-£45 and I get ridiculous offers within minutes of loading.

If people want cheaper clothes, buy cheaper clothes but don’t expect good quality, perfect condition items for peanuts when they’re already well priced.

I'm fed up with buyers thinking that as a seller I should want to negotiate or accept their absurd offer. If you don't like the price then don't buy, very simple. I wouldn't have even responded to your offers they were that ridiculous

Neither have I! I didn't realise haggling was so common. Something to consider although I'll probably forget - if I think the listed price is good so much quicker and easier just to buy.

Sorry, eta that was meant to be a reply to @IamnotSethRogan

I think some people put an offer in just because they can - think a 50p discount. What even is the point in that?!

As a Vinted buyer, I usually make an offer because I've clicked through and discovered how stupid the fees are. E.g. a top for £10 - lovely. Click 'Buy it now', and an unexpected £6 of postage and buyer fees are added on. So the cheeky offer is usually to try and knock it back down to something resembling the advertised price.

Often the overpriced postage & fees will take something from 'secondhand/bargain' territory to 'might as well buy a new one in the shops for the same price' territory.