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To think is odd people that are single adults always have clothes and other stuff to sell

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Simbathecat25 · 29/05/2026 14:43

Obviously different when you have children but I’ve seen a lot of single people constantly uploading to Vinted

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RichardMarxisinnocent · 29/05/2026 19:53

Simbathecat25 · 29/05/2026 17:48

mot very nice I’ve seen similar post on here and the person stated about it and people brought up kids hence I’ve said single people.

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But single people aren't all childless, and not all non-single people have children, so just saying single people makes no sense. Did you actually mean people without children?

OriginalSkang · 29/05/2026 19:33

Simbathecat25 · 29/05/2026 19:10

Odd as in how people have so much no the act it’s self. If I had the amount some. People are posting I would literally have to be shopping daily which I think to most would be odd no?

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They're probably buying to sell, as I do (although not clothes). Its not odd at all!

Are you possibly suggesting they're stealing to sell?

Where does being single come into it?

BiteSizedLife · 29/05/2026 19:18

Simbathecat25 · 29/05/2026 19:10

Odd as in how people have so much no the act it’s self. If I had the amount some. People are posting I would literally have to be shopping daily which I think to most would be odd no?

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So it sounds like your point is actually about consumerism?

Odd to mention the marital status of the sellers tbh

SleepingStandingUp · 29/05/2026 19:14

So you're saying there's loads of single prop you know who constantly have thousands of items of clothing to sell?
Perhaps they're buying it cheap and selling it for more money?

TotalBaloney · 29/05/2026 19:11

Simbathecat25 · 29/05/2026 19:10

Odd as in how people have so much no the act it’s self. If I had the amount some. People are posting I would literally have to be shopping daily which I think to most would be odd no?

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Then they’re probably buying and reselling to make some extra cash?

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Simbathecat25 · 29/05/2026 19:10

OriginalSkang · 29/05/2026 19:00

Yes, excuse me. You said odd rather than weird. Which makes a big difference, obviously 😉

I'm not sure how wanting to make money is odd? And what effect being single has on anything?

Why would anyone sell things other than to get money for the things they've sold?

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Odd as in how people have so much no the act it’s self. If I had the amount some. People are posting I would literally have to be shopping daily which I think to most would be odd no?

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DiscoBeat · 29/05/2026 19:01

They're all out tonight

OriginalSkang · 29/05/2026 19:00

Simbathecat25 · 29/05/2026 18:04

Didn’t say weird did I I was curious as to why

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Yes, excuse me. You said odd rather than weird. Which makes a big difference, obviously 😉

I'm not sure how wanting to make money is odd? And what effect being single has on anything?

Why would anyone sell things other than to get money for the things they've sold?

iseenyouwithkefir · 29/05/2026 18:56

If it's a single person with no children selling a lot of children's clothes and/or clothes typically designed for/marketed to the opposite sex, the most likely explanation may be reselling (e.g., secondhand clothing or clothing bought wholesale or clearance or with an employee discount). Another telltale sign for that is if the clothing is in various sizes.

Or it may be that they buy a lot for themselves and get tired of things quickly so want to recoup some of the money to buy things they like better. Or it could be that they've bought a lot in the past and now need the money for other purposes. Or they've gained or lost weight or made a big "lifestyle" change (e.g., going from a formal office to telecommuting 100%) and so have a lot of clothing in relatively good condition that they can't or won't use. It can take some time to get all of the stuff listed (valuing, measuring, photographing) so it may seem like they've always got something new when it's really just working through their stash.

warmsmell · 29/05/2026 18:56

Nanda66 · 29/05/2026 14:47

How do you know whether people on Vinted are single?

This?

EmailsaysOOO · 29/05/2026 18:48

Well you could say that it's the single adults , ie adults without busy family lives, who would have more time to faff around on vinted. I don't know much about vinted but eBaying always used to be a real faff to list them you have to find the time to get everything in the post. If you've got kids, it's easier to offload stuff to charity shops, friends, family etc.

morgan56 · 29/05/2026 18:45

I own so many clothes IMO. But compared to other people I know. I have hardly any!
I always have something to list for sale. Probably cause I’m always buying too

cubistqueen · 29/05/2026 18:43

nonmerci99 · 29/05/2026 15:32

People without kids have more disposable income so buy more stuff for themselves and will have more to sell?

Hang on. Is it single people with children or single people without children who the OP is criticising. As a single parent, I need to know - am I allowed to sell on Vinted or not?

Galaxylights · 29/05/2026 18:34

Well I do have a partner but no kids. So maybe I'm still odd according to you but I sold a lot of my old clothes I no longer wore or fit into and it paid my car tyre bill. Is that okay with you or should I be a bit more odd?

Edenmum2 · 29/05/2026 18:34

But what does having a husband have to do with how many clothes you have to sell? Genuinely don’t understand what you’re saying.

BeMellowAquaSquid · 29/05/2026 18:33

Fair point. I forgot that only parents experience the radical concept of no longer wanting a jumper.

Jackiepumpkinhead · 29/05/2026 18:28

Why are some people so odd!

cubistqueen · 29/05/2026 18:21

I’ve sold things on Vinted. Can’t remember the bit where I had to declare that I was a sad, lonely divorcee….

ohyesido · 29/05/2026 18:09

How dare single people buy clothes and stuff. Do they not need clothes if they don’t have spouses?

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Simbathecat25 · 29/05/2026 18:08

Random321 · 29/05/2026 18:06

Oh that used to be me when single.

I filled that lonely void by excessive spending on material items in the vain hope that it would give me that same contented, smug feeling as the married with children folk!

It was always difficult to sell a lot of it given it was tear stained due to the singledom(!) with further staining from red wine and chocolate that I consumed to again feel as good as you do.🙄

That said, the demand for my Bridget Jones style bunny office was a very profitable. 😁

Would you like me to add any more sterotypes?

Come on, OP, it's none of your business but surely it can't be news to you that kids cost money and those without them have more dusposable income and time.

Im
also single it’s being made out like I meant it to be nasty I didn’t

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Notsosweetcaroline · 29/05/2026 18:08

Simbathecat25 · 29/05/2026 18:04

Didn’t say weird did I I was curious as to why

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Well for the same reasons everyone else has stuff to sell.

why do you think?

TotalBaloney · 29/05/2026 18:07

Simbathecat25 · 29/05/2026 18:04

Didn’t say weird did I I was curious as to why

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Well I’m not a single adult but am currently selling lots of my own stuff on Vinted. Some is too big (I’ve lost 4 stone over 3 years), some I just don’t wear any more but is still good quality, I have loads of wedding guest dresses from all the weddings I went to in my 20s and 30s… that’s why.

Random321 · 29/05/2026 18:06

Oh that used to be me when single.

I filled that lonely void by excessive spending on material items in the vain hope that it would give me that same contented, smug feeling as the married with children folk!

It was always difficult to sell a lot of it given it was tear stained due to the singledom(!) with further staining from red wine and chocolate that I consumed to again feel as good as you do.🙄

That said, the demand for my Bridget Jones style bunny office was a very profitable. 😁

Would you like me to add any more sterotypes?

Come on, OP, it's none of your business but surely it can't be news to you that kids cost money and those without them have more dusposable income and time.

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Simbathecat25 · 29/05/2026 18:04

OriginalSkang · 29/05/2026 17:53

I'm single and run a small online business selling on Vinted and other places. Not sure how that is weird?

Didn’t say weird did I I was curious as to why

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Lilyhatesjaz · 29/05/2026 17:58

I saw a couple drive up to the clothes recycling bank at asda fill the boot of their car and drive off.