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Vinted - am i really being unreasonable?

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harveythehorse · 10/06/2025 14:24

I had a thoroughly unpleasant interaction with a Vinted seller last night and wonder if I really am being unreasonable . . .

Bought a pair of Nike leggings for DD, advertised as an adult size 4 (which she needs for the length). When they turn up, they're a child's size large (so too short). I wouldn't have purchased them if they'd been advertised correctly.

I raise an issue, and flag the problem with the seller. I am then bombarded (and I wish I was exaggerating) with messages telling me I'm pathetic for wanting a refund on a cheap item, that I should have seen what I was buying (even though there was no photo of the label) and then sent actual threats. She then cancelled the order and seemingly I have to pay to return them to her! It isn't a huge sum of money at all, but Vinted are saying that I have to return the leggings, despite the fact I screenshotted her threatening language, and have sent proof the leggings weren't correctly listed.

At this point, it's the principle but does anyone have any advice on what to do? I'm very happy to return the item, but fail to see why it should be on me to pay for it (I'm aware I should probably just suck it up but it's really annoyed me).

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saltinesandcoffeecups · 10/06/2025 14:36

harveythehorse · 10/06/2025 14:28

It was only £10 but that makes the leggings close to £17 with two rounds of postage.

It isn't REALLY the money though, it's the rotten behaviour.

I think you’ll just have to chalk this one up to the cost of doing business with private sellers and move on.

BIossomtoes · 10/06/2025 14:35

You’re not going to be much better off if you get a refund. I’d write it off as a shit experience and resell them if they’re in decent condition.

harveythehorse · 10/06/2025 14:28

It was only £10 but that makes the leggings close to £17 with two rounds of postage.

It isn't REALLY the money though, it's the rotten behaviour.

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BallerinaRadio · 10/06/2025 14:26

How much did you pay?

anon2022anon · 10/06/2025 14:25

It sucks, but unfortunately you don't have a choice. There's no way around it unless the seller offers to pay return postage.

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