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Why do people try to sell such complete tat on Vinted?!

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LegencyMonsters · 30/03/2026 16:34

By “tat,” I mean the selection of clothing on Vinted: tops and trousers so worn they’ve got more bobbles than fabric, stains and holes that absolutely did not come from “one tiny snag.”

I’ve literally binned better stuff without a second thought, so I’m honestly fascinated by the confidence of someone listing their ancient M&S top... complete with washing‑machine ventilation holes for a fiver!!

What exactly possesses people to upload clothing that is only suitable for the bin?

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LiviaDrusillaAugusta · 31/03/2026 10:37

Myneighbourisanosyoldgit · 31/03/2026 10:32

I love charity shops and contrary to popular belief on MN, there are bargains to be had if you look around. I NEVER buy Primark from them though why would you? Cheaper to buy it new.

Because if you are over a certain size, charity shops are crap. And the clothes stink.

GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing · 31/03/2026 10:35

I don’t sell stuff in terrible condition like that, but I do sell fairly low value stuff cheaply. Schools shirts in a bundle or PE short for £1 or similar.

In my case it’s because it helps
with my hoarding tendencies - I’m more likely to get rid of stuff if I can sell it to a person, so I’m generally happy to sell very cheaply.

canisquaeso · 31/03/2026 10:34

My favourite is people selling anything with tags attached for pretty much the same price as new. If you factor in postage, you’ll be paying more and without the option to return it lol.

Myneighbourisanosyoldgit · 31/03/2026 10:32

I love charity shops and contrary to popular belief on MN, there are bargains to be had if you look around. I NEVER buy Primark from them though why would you? Cheaper to buy it new.

LiviaDrusillaAugusta · 31/03/2026 10:12

LegencyMonsters · 31/03/2026 09:49

No one needs clothing with holes, stains in. There are plenty of clothing on there for a quid that doesn't have stains and rips in.

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So presumably they just go unsold? What’s the issue?

Ihateboris · 31/03/2026 10:06

LegencyMonsters · 31/03/2026 09:49

No one needs clothing with holes, stains in. There are plenty of clothing on there for a quid that doesn't have stains and rips in.

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You are banging your head against a brick wall.

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LegencyMonsters · 31/03/2026 09:49

LiviaDrusillaAugusta · 31/03/2026 09:29

They may not “want” it but they may need it. If not, nobody is forced to buy it.

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No one needs clothing with holes, stains in. There are plenty of clothing on there for a quid that doesn't have stains and rips in.

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LiviaDrusillaAugusta · 31/03/2026 09:29

LegencyMonsters · 30/03/2026 16:40

Who said I wore my clothing a few times?

Im clearly talking about people who are selling clothing fit for the bin and not reselling. Its delusional to think anyone wants that crap.

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They may not “want” it but they may need it. If not, nobody is forced to buy it.

ThisSunnyBee · 31/03/2026 09:19

didntlikeanyofthesuggestions · 30/03/2026 16:39

I happy that you are able to buy new clothes and throw them away once you've worn them a few times but not everybody has that luxury.

Yawning 🥱 whilst you miss the point

ContentedAlpaca · 31/03/2026 08:14

LegencyMonsters · 31/03/2026 07:53

I have bought shein when I was losing weight as it was cheap and I have some 'house jumpers' that are from shein as they were only £3-4 each. Shein is just hit and miss. Some stuff is decent and some stuff is terrible.
I would never buy shein from vinted though! by the time you add on postage, you could buy it brand new from shein direct

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You could, but for me it's more about not wanting to support shein directly because of their practises.

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LegencyMonsters · 31/03/2026 07:54

Overtheatlantic · 30/03/2026 18:34

I’m not sure it’s poverty. I think it could be creative people being frugal and enjoying the challenge of repurposing the “Crap”.

It could be and I understand to a degree if it was high end brands

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LegencyMonsters · 31/03/2026 07:53

ContentedAlpaca · 30/03/2026 18:08

I've ordered two things from shein and they looked great and have lasted very well. I get lots of compliments on one of them
I don't want to support shein though would be happy to buy second hand.

I have bought shein when I was losing weight as it was cheap and I have some 'house jumpers' that are from shein as they were only £3-4 each. Shein is just hit and miss. Some stuff is decent and some stuff is terrible.
I would never buy shein from vinted though! by the time you add on postage, you could buy it brand new from shein direct

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Overtheatlantic · 30/03/2026 18:34

I’m not sure it’s poverty. I think it could be creative people being frugal and enjoying the challenge of repurposing the “Crap”.

ContentedAlpaca · 30/03/2026 18:08

I've ordered two things from shein and they looked great and have lasted very well. I get lots of compliments on one of them
I don't want to support shein though would be happy to buy second hand.

Blackcatginger · 30/03/2026 18:06

So much Shein on there. I wish we could filter it out of results! ☹️

But the answer is poverty

PuppiesProzacProsecco · 30/03/2026 18:03

The thing is though, what one person sees as trash is someone else's treasure. I have a wardrobe filled with luxury natural fabrics, many designer made, mostly sourced on Vinted and eBay.

It's not unusual for these to be listed in crap condition - stains, rips, missing zips, even old or active moth infestations. I buy items for a few pounds and repair, alter and restore them to continue their lives. It's unusual for there to not be a cashmere sweater or a silk blouse in my freezer to kill off any potential moth eggs/larvae.

I also recently restored a pair of absolutely trashed Gucci suede loafers that looked like they were at the end of their life. They're now "beautifully lived in" but have years of life left.

I've also been known to purchase a £1 used primark shirt or a pair of wash faded Shein denim dungarees with a missing button and use them to make my son's Halloween costume (zombie scarecrow anyone?)

Catcatcatcatcat · 30/03/2026 17:51

Because they are desperate for money.

Morepositivemum · 30/03/2026 17:49

I realised lately that I kept clothes I had an attachment to because they fitted well or looked well on wayyy too long assuming they still looked as good even though they were then misshapen/ a bit bobbly. It was actually only through threads on here that made me begin to see that actually the things I thought ‘this will help someone’ probably wouldn’t. I’d guess the people on vinted might think similar

TheAutumnCrow · 30/03/2026 17:32

Oh there very much is a ‘specialist’ market for shoes, undergarments, and all sorts of clothes. Worn is good. Unwashed is good.

Ebay used to be full of it until they cottoned on, so to speak.

MissyB1 · 30/03/2026 17:24

Ihateboris · 30/03/2026 17:15

Here's a prime example..

Hmm….maybe for playing Cinderella before the fairy godmother turns up 🤔

Ihateboris · 30/03/2026 17:20

JumpLeadsForTwo · 30/03/2026 17:19

They look like they could be part of a ‘specialist’ market

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Ha ha 😂 ..you could be right

JumpLeadsForTwo · 30/03/2026 17:19

Ihateboris · 30/03/2026 17:15

Here's a prime example..

They look like they could be part of a ‘specialist’ market

Ihateboris · 30/03/2026 17:15

Here's a prime example..

Why do people try to sell such complete tat on Vinted?!
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LegencyMonsters · 30/03/2026 17:07

Goatsarebest · 30/03/2026 16:56

People can try and sell what they want to. If people buy it is completely another matter. And why people buy what you, or anyone else's opinion, is 'crap' is not anyone else's business, is it.
The really great thing is nobody has to buy anything that is for sale on any of these sites and as a consequence nobody has to judge what is for sale, either.

Clearly they can buy what they want .... Thats not what this thread is about. Are you one of the people trying to get rid of your crap with holes in ?

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Goatsarebest · 30/03/2026 16:56

People can try and sell what they want to. If people buy it is completely another matter. And why people buy what you, or anyone else's opinion, is 'crap' is not anyone else's business, is it.
The really great thing is nobody has to buy anything that is for sale on any of these sites and as a consequence nobody has to judge what is for sale, either.