Brand new DMs not selling on Vinted

It’s not so unthinkable that someone would be prepared to pay full price for a BNWT item from a marketplace if that item was unavailable to buy from the store. I’ve certainly done it a number of times. I recently bought a BNWT Cath Kidston bag on eBay for full RRP, because it’s from a limited edition range from several years ago that I love. Lots of people do the same.

That said, I don’t buy DMs, so I don’t know whether your listing could be raising red flags for a fake. I also don’t shop on Vinted so don’t know about buyer protection and whether buyers are more cautious on there.

However, I would have done the same as you and listed the boots on eBay at a high price and then opened it to offers and gradually dropped the price every week or two until I got a sale. You can’t gauge how desirable an item is to someone until you list it.

🤣🤣 what? Ever tried to get size 8 in a shoe sale? Bollocks.

Just a thought, if they are size 8 can you also list in men's?
And I think spring is the right time for this colour, not winter.

People saying they only want bargains- Vinted has a designer section and also if you sort highest price first you'd be amazed how much things are being put on for.

See pic 😊

There are Facebook groups just for selling DM's, if you search for them they'll come up and I bet you'll get what you've asked for on there 😊

Yours are actually more expensive than buying them new, when your factor in postage and buyer protection.

I'd never pay that much for something in vinted, I'd want at least half price to make up for the fact I can't return them, they might not fit and they might not be as described.

If it’s not selling it’s overpriced

Op why aren't you selling on ebay? Docs are selling on ebay - there is a mark on the side of the shoe on the sole - is it a shadow? Ebay has no fees and used leather ones are going for £60 plus.

People aren't looking to just save a fiver on vinted. You'd need to halve the price

This.

Agree with PPs - for most things, second hand are usually worth no more than about half the price of buying new.

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

How long since you purchased them? I've emailed brands a couple of times before and asked if it would be ok to return past the deadline and they've always agreed . (only by a week or two though - haven't ever left it longer so can't speak for that situation). Is that potentially a better option, especially if they're a style that's still for sale?

YABU. Very greedy of you to expect what you paid for them almost in full!

I've bought 2 pairs of DMs off Vinted. One pair not worn, £35 and one pair barely worn, like new for £60

You will not get what you almost paid for them. People don't go on vinted to buy for £5 less than what they are in the shops. We're all looking for a bargain. That's not a bargain

Why would anyone risk them not fitting, at that price? It's not like they can return them like you could have done. It's madness to spend real money on shoes online, without the option of returning them if they don't fit.

I'd pay £40 maximum.

Of course someone will buy a brand new pair of DMs on Vinted for £85. Make sure you post a picture of the receipt and lots of pictures to show the boots are unworn. Also post a link to them on Dr Marten's website and mention they're sold out. That said, you will have to take into account postage and buyer's protection. With this in mind, I'd list for £75.

However, they're pretty specific, so unlikely to be a quick sale, so if you're looking to shift them quickly, price for £50. Personally though, I'd wait it out for £70.

I get way more sales on Facebook marketplace than I do Vinted, especially the more expensive items

I generally put items on for half price (only if they are unworn/new etc.). Any others, less than that!

I sold my DMs on Vinted for £80 last year within 24 hours of listing them. They were £150 new (and no longer on the market) and i'd only worn them a couple of times so they looked brand new. I listed them for £90 expecting to accept an offer

I buy DM’s off vinted & I wouldn’t pay that much when you factor in postage & fees.

I’ve had a brand new pair for £70 & a nearly new pair (only worn inside but didn’t break in enough for the seller) for £60

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

I doubt you’ll sell them for £70 either…I’ve got a brand new Burberry girls jacket on there for £35, which I’ve dropped from £50 (which is a bargain anyway!) but I get people look for bargains (like I do!) so I’ll leave it and drop to £25 next week. You don’t get like for like.

It’s dead money now so just unload them and price at £50…and take £45(!) just get rid otherwise they’ll still be in your bedroom next year.

But as a side note I don’t understand when people price what they’ve paid for - I can get it online, from the shop with free delivery 😅 why will I buy the screwed up version?!

As a buyer why would I pay only slightly less to you, compared to the new cost of buying them direct? If I buy direct I get the return protection if they don't fit, and with you I am taking a risk you're a scammer.

Generally even on eBay, brand new stuff sells for half - 2/3 the new price.

You can't hope to recover what you spent.

Plus once delivery and "buyer protection" is added on it will be most likely over £90

I would have thought £50 is realistic