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Brand new DMs not selling on Vinted

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Gingerbreadcottage · 26/02/2025 18:00

I put my brand new Doc Martens (pink desert boots) - never been worn, still in the box on vinted and fb marketplace and they’re not selling. They are the wrong size for me and too late to return.
Where else could I try listing them?
I’ve put them on for £85. They are currently sold out on the DM site.

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GooseEs · 26/02/2025 22:56

I've got 4 pairs of brand new doc martens for sale in FB market place and various DM sites. Sold out and well below rrp and no luck :(

fashionqueen0123 · 26/02/2025 22:54

WelshPool · 26/02/2025 22:35

How amusing. The Mumsnet teeny tinies stretch to feet as well 😂

Average UK women’s shoe size is a 7. Given that shoes can often run small as well an 8 is a perfectly normal size.

clearly we’ve lost sight of a normal shoe size 😂

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I think average is a 6.

I don’t know anyone with size 8, I do have one friend who takes a 9 but she’s 6 foot tall.
Usually clothing shops have 5 and 6 with most shoes.

Howcoulduoudothsr · 26/02/2025 22:54

WednesdaysChild25 · 26/02/2025 21:48

No it’s not! I’d say your size 8 is a pretty average size. Most of my friends and women I work with are a size 8.

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No way is size 8 average for a woman! Size 5 more like

WelshPool · 26/02/2025 22:43

Doggymummar · 26/02/2025 22:41

Is it? Crikey I'm a 4

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Averages 6.5 to 7.
suspect you have more luck finding a 4 in the sales than I do 7 or 8. AND you can get away with kids sizes you jammy bugger!!!

Doggymummar · 26/02/2025 22:41

WelshPool · 26/02/2025 22:35

How amusing. The Mumsnet teeny tinies stretch to feet as well 😂

Average UK women’s shoe size is a 7. Given that shoes can often run small as well an 8 is a perfectly normal size.

clearly we’ve lost sight of a normal shoe size 😂

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Is it? Crikey I'm a 4

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 26/02/2025 22:36

£85 is too much to risk on them but fitting.

WelshPool · 26/02/2025 22:35

RaspberryCombat · 26/02/2025 18:40

Size 8 is very large for a women’s shoe (no offence; I’m size 7, 8 when pregnant!) so that’s narrowing your market significantly.

How amusing. The Mumsnet teeny tinies stretch to feet as well 😂

Average UK women’s shoe size is a 7. Given that shoes can often run small as well an 8 is a perfectly normal size.

clearly we’ve lost sight of a normal shoe size 😂

AllTheChaos · 26/02/2025 22:29

fashionqueen0123 · 26/02/2025 21:54

In most cases if someone is selling something new with tags I always find it weird they don’t just return it and wouldn’t buy them. Makes me
think they’re fake or some thing. Plus they need to be marked down loads to get the price below current selling price.

I never thought of that! I have quite a few things that I bought in the hopes that I would manage to fit into them, but (surprise, surprise) I never managed to. All bought a while ago so not returnable, or children’s clothes that my offspring managed to grow out of before wearing as they had a massive growth spurt and just missed out one or two sizes along the way!

snowlady4 · 26/02/2025 22:18

They're too expensive. If you add on postage and buyer protection, it'll be over £90.. it's alot for secondhand shoes that could be fakes. (I know they're not!) Honestly I'd start at £30.

Jeeekers · 26/02/2025 22:15

When I’ve had items that I’ve actually bought, but can’t return, I include photo of receipt to show that purchased from real shop. If that helps.
But you should discount to get rid of them.

e-bay
be sure to say “no returns” like 5 times. Ask them to be sure of size as no returns.

Thepollonator · 26/02/2025 22:08

Gingerbreadcottage · 26/02/2025 18:00

I put my brand new Doc Martens (pink desert boots) - never been worn, still in the box on vinted and fb marketplace and they’re not selling. They are the wrong size for me and too late to return.
Where else could I try listing them?
I’ve put them on for £85. They are currently sold out on the DM site.

I bought my nearly new purple doc martens from Ebay. Maybe try there.

LifesTooShortForYourNonsense · 26/02/2025 22:05

Half rrp minus 10% is the rule :)

fashionqueen0123 · 26/02/2025 21:54

In most cases if someone is selling something new with tags I always find it weird they don’t just return it and wouldn’t buy them. Makes me
think they’re fake or some thing. Plus they need to be marked down loads to get the price below current selling price.

WeirdyBeardyMarrowBabyLady · 26/02/2025 21:51

I paid £80 for a pair of DMs on Vinted. Normally £220 and never been worn. They arrived in perfect condition and no regrets. So i wouldn't necessarily say you can't sell for a decent price on Vinted. It may be more that they're quite niche.

Historyofwolves · 26/02/2025 21:50

Why don't people understand sunk costs?!

You bought them and failed to return them in time. You can't wear them and therefore have no use for them. You've already wasted your money. Anything you get back for them on Vinted is a bonus. Why on earth would you expect full price and to recoup your costs?! People don't owe you anything. They're doing YOU a favour taking your unwanted stuff off your hands!

florasl · 26/02/2025 21:49

New with tags stuff usually sells at about 30/40% of the original price in my experience unless it is particularly desirable.

WednesdaysChild25 · 26/02/2025 21:48

RaspberryCombat · 26/02/2025 18:40

Size 8 is very large for a women’s shoe (no offence; I’m size 7, 8 when pregnant!) so that’s narrowing your market significantly.

No it’s not! I’d say your size 8 is a pretty average size. Most of my friends and women I work with are a size 8.

ThatsNotMyTeen · 26/02/2025 21:40

There’s a fb group, “slide into my dr martens” where people sell boots. As others have said, too expensive. Although i sold a pair of DM Mary Janes on Vinted for £85 that I had paid £130 for and worn a couple of times. I think part of the appeal was it was my heels that had taken the shredding!

Trinity69 · 26/02/2025 21:36

Join a few of the numerous DM pages on Facebook. You will find a buyer there.

brookebum · 26/02/2025 21:34

100percenthagitude · 26/02/2025 19:52

I think you're doing a fine job of attempting to sell them on MN!

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It's just so obvious....

BooomShakeTheRoom · 26/02/2025 21:33

Gingerbreadcottage · 26/02/2025 18:25

They were brand new and bought for £90.

How much should I list them for?
I’ve added a photo of them.

So you’re expecting people to pay full price including postage but with none of the rights they get when buying brand new from supplier?!

£60 max.

neilyoungismyhero · 26/02/2025 21:33

I just sold a pair of knee highs - new- for 110 pounds. I had a few cheeky offers but held firm and they sold. It did take a few weeks though.

CrazyOldMe · 26/02/2025 21:32

There's too many scams on Vinted these days sadly.

Howcoulduoudothsr · 26/02/2025 21:30

Gingerbreadcottage · 26/02/2025 21:26

I still don’t understand why people are putting the laughing emoji on the photo I’ve uploaded

Oh ignore them, they're just being mean

Howcoulduoudothsr · 26/02/2025 21:30

PyongyangKipperbang · 26/02/2025 20:25

And for fans of DM's, every day is a DM day, regardless of season!

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Totally!

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