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Vinted - do you get aggravated by offers?

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TellerTuesday · 06/11/2023 12:31

Or is it just me?

I'm selling 6 pairs of exercise / yoga pants. All excellent condition think there's only 2 pairs that have actually been worn. Can tell from the photos that there are no faults.

All Nike, Adidas & Reebok, easily £30 per pair to buy new.

I'm asking for £10 for all 6 pairs.

Had several offers of £7... one lady I declined the offer, came back and offered £8, came back & offered £9. Why would I take £9 if I wouldn't take £7 or £8?? Now she's asked me to reserve them until Thursday for her.... fuck right off!!

Is it just me that's like this about offers? I honestly feel insulted and would rather shot them all in the bin. I had to stop doing car boots sales for the same reason. Curious if it's just me and I'm not cut out for selling on.

OP posts:
Crabble · 06/11/2023 13:50

YABU I think. It takes seconds to decline offers.

Doesn't matter what you paid for it, it matters what people are prepared to pay for it second hand. You obviously don’t have to accept the offers but people are entitled to make them. They’re after a bargain, it’s the whole point of Vinted

yellowsmileyface · 06/11/2023 13:52

As others have said, price things a little higher than you want to sell for on vinted. It also gives you the option of reducing the price at some point, which can encourage people who have favourited an item to buy it.

What annoys me is when someone makes an offer, I accept the offer, then they never pay! Why make an offer if you're still not willing to pay the price you're offering? Bloody timewasters.

HaplessRhombus · 06/11/2023 15:55

I don't get aggravated but I also ignore them. I put the items on there for the price I want to sell them for and that's all I accept. I'd only get annoyed if it was a really time wasting offer, but even then I usually just laugh.

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Tryingtryingandtrying · 07/11/2023 13:37

I'm interested in the psychology that you would rather shot them all in the bin than sell them for less than their perceived value according to yourself. @tellertuesday Why is that? You would rather they become landfill than someone benefit from them because your perceive their value to £10 and not £9. What is the difference of the £1 to you? Especially when what they cost you in total is £180. Why is it offensive to offer less? What part of you is it offending?
Some people might find it offensive that others spend £180 on clothes and never wear them. And then want to argue over £1.

Lentilweaver · 07/11/2023 13:39

I have some stuff to sell, but I fear I will go nuts over this too. I don't like messages back and forth.

pulka · 07/11/2023 14:05

I also feel it's cheeky and I don't accept offers. I price things for what I want for them. It's not my problem that they have to pay postage. It's still an absolute bargain for the type and brand of clothes I'm selling and often it's £5-10 for something I paid in excess of £50 for. I also don't send offers to other buyers. If I see something I want, and it's priced fairly, I'll buy it.

Holly60 · 07/11/2023 14:26

To be honest I really don't understand why this would bother anyone in the slightest. Someone is interested in your item but is letting you know what they would be willing to pay for it. You can accept it or not. I don't understand why you'd have an emotional response at all.

TheFormidableMrsC · 07/11/2023 14:27

I did get annoyed when somebody offered me a pound for a pair of very good condition GAP jeans that were on for a fiver. I usually decline offers but if something has been hanging around and the offer is a couple of quid under then I'll usually accept.

Gymmum82 · 07/11/2023 14:29

I always offer. If I can knock a few quid off winner. It’s nothing to be offended over. Just decline

haribosmarties · 07/11/2023 14:31

Of course not! How ridiculous. Its part of how vinted works. Some people want to sell quickly because they just want rid of things so will accept offers. If you dont want to accept and offer just decline it. No need to get offended wow! I dont know how some people exist being so precious. This is second hand clothing we are talking about not the crown jewels. I often accept very low offers if something has been on there for many months. Just want it gone at the end of the day. Why cares what its 'real worth' is. Im not a shop im trying to clear out old clothing and replace with new.

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 07/11/2023 14:36

Holly60 · 07/11/2023 14:26

To be honest I really don't understand why this would bother anyone in the slightest. Someone is interested in your item but is letting you know what they would be willing to pay for it. You can accept it or not. I don't understand why you'd have an emotional response at all.

I don't either. Vintage encourage buyers to offer 40 % less than the asking price.

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TellerTuesday · 07/11/2023 14:38

I suppose we all have different mentalities @Tryingtryingandtrying

Personally if I am interested in buying something second hand, I have a rough idea of the value when bought new. If someone is selling something at a very reasonable price I think it's taking the absolute piss to ask if they will accept £1 less.

Also, as a PP mentioned, it then makes you wary of selling to that person as there is then the thought in the back of your mind that they may then claim the items didn't arrive and you will end up doubly out of pocket.

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xogossipgirlxo · 07/11/2023 14:42

It is annoying. I listed 5 next babygrows for 3 quid and someone offered 1.90. What the actual fuck? And why 1.90?

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 07/11/2023 14:45

xogossipgirlxo · 07/11/2023 14:42

It is annoying. I listed 5 next babygrows for 3 quid and someone offered 1.90. What the actual fuck? And why 1.90?

Because that's probably the suggestion that comes up when you type in your offer.

Sartre · 07/11/2023 14:46

I hate it too. I always price things reasonably and a lot of it is completely unworn. Like you, it might be £60 dungarees priced at £20 and I’ve worn them once if at all. Still get people offering £15 and I think it’s really cheeky.

THisbackwithavengeance · 07/11/2023 14:51

YANBU.

I'm selling a lot of things at rock bottom prices at the moment just to get rid. Think £2 for a very good condition Next jumper. Some chancer will always offer £1.50 or £1.80.

Just fuck off. I mean what is the point? Do they feel good about themselves saving 20p?

I just ignore them now. I think people just like to feel they've done one over someone else or got away with taking the piss.

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 07/11/2023 14:54

THisbackwithavengeance · 07/11/2023 14:51

YANBU.

I'm selling a lot of things at rock bottom prices at the moment just to get rid. Think £2 for a very good condition Next jumper. Some chancer will always offer £1.50 or £1.80.

Just fuck off. I mean what is the point? Do they feel good about themselves saving 20p?

I just ignore them now. I think people just like to feel they've done one over someone else or got away with taking the piss.

It's because the buyers insurance and postage really bumps up the price.

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 07/11/2023 14:55

Sartre · 07/11/2023 14:46

I hate it too. I always price things reasonably and a lot of it is completely unworn. Like you, it might be £60 dungarees priced at £20 and I’ve worn them once if at all. Still get people offering £15 and I think it’s really cheeky.

The thing is buyers don't actually know it's completely unworn,they only have your word for it it so should offer accordingly, it's still second hand.

skyeisthelimit · 07/11/2023 14:59

It is a facility that is there for buyers to use, it is part of how Vinted works, so I wouldn't get offended by it as I accept that when I use the platform. I think if somebody didn't like it that much, then maybe Vinted is not for them?.

It is annoying when its a daft offer though. I just had an item on at £15 and was offered £9. I was just about to decline it when somebody else paid full asking price.

The Postage does really bump the price up though, a £1 item becomes nearer £5. so maybe if somebody only has £15 to spend and £9 plus delivery is £15 then they will offer £9.

I have offered myself on items, if they have been on for a while without selling. Sometimes they take it , sometimes they don't.

If I get offers, I see how long it has been up for sale, and how many favourites/views etc and then make a decision. Anything sold is money in my pocket rather than taking up room or being given away for free. I would rather sell it for £4 than hold on to it for £5

and I have never had anyone claim that the item didn't turn up , after paying less for it.

Autiebibliophile · 07/11/2023 15:03

Go 20% higher than you want to get then when people favourite it offer 20% less

BertieBotts · 07/11/2023 15:12

If you don't want to accept offers you can just message back and say "Sorry no I don't want to sell any lower".

They then have the information and can decide whether to buy at full price or not.

I've never had anyone claim anything hasn't turned up.

hilloe · 07/11/2023 15:21

To be fair I don't think mass brands like Nike, reebok etc have much desirability when it comes to resale. They were cheap to start at only £30 each new. I think £9.00 was more than fair especially when you factor in buyer protection and postage.

If you don't want offers say so in the listing

hilloe · 07/11/2023 15:22

It's because the buyers insurance and postage really bumps up the price.

It really does

Rosiem2808 · 07/11/2023 15:27

OP you tell us what the items are worth to buy new so when pricing them up think what you would find acceptable and price them accordingly. Add a couple of pounds on so people can negotiate and stop getting angry.. it does you no good

TheChosenTwo · 07/11/2023 15:51

I don’t mind accepting offers, if I’ve listed it on vinted I want rid of it anyway.
What really annoyed me the other day was someone as soon as I accepted his offer as a sale asking me to post asap as he wanted the shirt before the weekend, so I trotted off to the shops before I had my lunch and got it in the post 4 hours a mere hour after listing and accepting the offer. I messaged to say I’d posted and he didn’t respond, fine, could do within the extra email notification.
anyway, he received it before the weekend, didn’t bother giving me any feedback whatsoever! Vinted auto completed the feedback for him but I just thought it was really rude! I’m not sure every seller would have gone out of their way to do that for them 😤