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To think people want something for nothing nowadays?!

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Anotherposter76 · 15/02/2023 12:54

I’ve started selling on Vinted, old clothes and shoes etc, well I say old but majority of them still have the tags on but have just been sitting in the wardrobe or only worn once or twice so still in pristine condition.

For example, I had some brand new jeans from New Look, still with the tags on (they cost £29.99). I put them up for £3 just to get rid of them because I need the wardrobe space, and people are still trying to offer me £1-1.50 for them!

I know that with postage fees you’re probably looking at around paying £5.50-6 in total but you’re still getting a brand new pair of £30 jeans for a fraction of the price!

The same way I had a pair of brand new, New Balance trainers up for sale, they cost £95 in the shops still so I put them up for £70 (so probably £75 with postage and packaging but still saving £20) and people were sat there trying to offer me £40 for them!

AIBU to think that people just want something for nothing nowadays?!

OP posts:
Chickenly · 15/02/2023 13:02

It’s called depreciation, it’s not a “nowadays” concept. Your items are worth less than the in-store equivalent for a whole host of reasons (non-refundable, you’re not a reputable seller, they’re previously owned etc). They don’t want “something for nothing” they want an item that’s worth less than retail price for less than retail price. You can only sell it for what it’s worth and people will only buy it for what it’s worth - if it were worth more than that then you’d be able to sell it for more than that. It’s really just very basic economics.

When do you think this wasn’t the case seeing as you think this is a “nowadays” problem? I can guarantee people weren’t paying retail price for cheap, poor quality second-hand clothing at any point in history.

malificent7 · 15/02/2023 13:03

Yanbu. If they want them they can pay £3. I do get some ok money from Vinted. Worth persevering with.

Kate8990 · 15/02/2023 13:08

I'm interested in this thread as I really want to sell a few bits and heard vinted is good! No point though if people are only willing to pay pittance.

workiskillingme · 15/02/2023 13:09

Chickenly · 15/02/2023 13:02

It’s called depreciation, it’s not a “nowadays” concept. Your items are worth less than the in-store equivalent for a whole host of reasons (non-refundable, you’re not a reputable seller, they’re previously owned etc). They don’t want “something for nothing” they want an item that’s worth less than retail price for less than retail price. You can only sell it for what it’s worth and people will only buy it for what it’s worth - if it were worth more than that then you’d be able to sell it for more than that. It’s really just very basic economics.

When do you think this wasn’t the case seeing as you think this is a “nowadays” problem? I can guarantee people weren’t paying retail price for cheap, poor quality second-hand clothing at any point in history.

Something that would cost 30 pounds originally would be more than worth three pounds though- offering half of that is an utter p1ss take

Theunamedcat · 15/02/2023 13:09

Your right I often find myself giving things away for free because I just can't be bothered with the hassle of trying to sell them

workiskillingme · 15/02/2023 13:10

Chickenly · 15/02/2023 13:02

It’s called depreciation, it’s not a “nowadays” concept. Your items are worth less than the in-store equivalent for a whole host of reasons (non-refundable, you’re not a reputable seller, they’re previously owned etc). They don’t want “something for nothing” they want an item that’s worth less than retail price for less than retail price. You can only sell it for what it’s worth and people will only buy it for what it’s worth - if it were worth more than that then you’d be able to sell it for more than that. It’s really just very basic economics.

When do you think this wasn’t the case seeing as you think this is a “nowadays” problem? I can guarantee people weren’t paying retail price for cheap, poor quality second-hand clothing at any point in history.

Have you actually read the op's post as she's mentioned brand new clothing not old tatty stuff!
I honestly wonder where some people who reply see the information they think they are replying to!

Sparklesocks · 15/02/2023 13:10

I think when selling things privately you’re always going to get cheeky people who try their luck. I think that’s always been the way though - I remember helping my parents out at boot fairs in the 90s and even as a kid I was shocked that people would try and haggle 20p items to 15p etc!

Dijoduo · 15/02/2023 13:11

workiskillingme · 15/02/2023 13:09

Something that would cost 30 pounds originally would be more than worth three pounds though- offering half of that is an utter p1ss take

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Obviously not if no one is buying it… that’s kind of how value works.

Chesneyhawkes1 · 15/02/2023 13:13

Vinted is like this. I had some trainers I paid £225 for. New model out.

Wore them twice and didn't get on with them. Listed for £85. People messaging and offering £50.

I just ignored them and waited. Sold them for what I wanted in the end.

Normally I only list lower value stuff on there. Save the better stuff for eBay or fb selling pages

Fairyliz · 15/02/2023 13:17

I sell on eBay and Vinted and people do offer ridiculous prices and it’s definitely got a lot worse over the last few months. So for example a new with tags item that cost £25 I put it for sale at £5 and someone offered £2.
It’s really not worth selling nowadays.

DaisyDays123 · 15/02/2023 13:17

Yes people are deffo pushy! I put a load of practically new furniture, brand new trampoline etc on freecycle and got loads of people asking if I could drive it to their house!! One was 20 miles away! So rude!

MaverickGooseGoose · 15/02/2023 13:21

If you want to shift stuff sell it on Vinted, over price and expect offers that's what the facility is there for. They have to pay postage on top.

I made £250 last month on Vinted selling random stuff I'd accumulated, but not expecting decent money for.

My kids are saving for a horse (yeah right), and selling their old toys off at £1, it's trickling through.

MaverickGooseGoose · 15/02/2023 13:22

Fairyliz · 15/02/2023 13:17

I sell on eBay and Vinted and people do offer ridiculous prices and it’s definitely got a lot worse over the last few months. So for example a new with tags item that cost £25 I put it for sale at £5 and someone offered £2.
It’s really not worth selling nowadays.

But it's £2 more than nothing...

ComtesseDeSpair · 15/02/2023 13:23

If I look at something on Vinted or eBay that’s been there for, in some cases, several weeks priced at £X then I’ll offer below £X because I know that it clearly isn’t something many people are interested in paying £X for, or it wouldn’t still be up for sale. That’s just how it works.

If I wanted brand new New Balance trainers then I’d buy them in the shop where I can guarantee they’ll be genuine and that I’ll be able to return or exchange them if they turn out to be faulty or fall apart a month later. If you want people to take a gamble on your trainers which offer neither protection then you have to accept that buyers will factor that into their price offers.

Kate8990 · 15/02/2023 13:26

I'll buy the jeans for £3! 😂 what size are they?

RedToothBrush · 15/02/2023 13:26

An item is only worth what someone else is willing to pay for it.

If you think something is worth more, don't sell it to someone for less. But keep in mind that you might not sell the item.

Kate8990 · 15/02/2023 13:26

In fact I'd pay more! Offering £1.50 is cheeky AF.

MidnightMeltdown · 15/02/2023 13:31

I get this on eBay. I just ignore the cheeky fuckers.

Selling online takes time and effort so there's no point in discounting. If you wait long enough someone always buys at the price you want.

barbrahunter · 15/02/2023 13:31

I sell on Vinted and yes, some people make cheeky offers but I don't even reply to them. As someone else said, just bide your time and you'll get your asking price.

MidnightMeltdown · 15/02/2023 13:34

But it's £2 more than nothing...

@MaverickGooseGoose but not worth anyones time when you consider the time needed to photograph, list, pack up and post.

I just drop low value items off at the charity shop. I sell the higher end stuff on eBay.

WineCap · 15/02/2023 13:34

The reason these people ask is because more often than not people say yes or counter offer. I say that as someone that rarely just buys an item at full price on Vinted. You don't ask, you don't get. I don't know why some people take it so personally, just ignore them if they piss you off.

I have to really want an item to not 'risk' pissing off a more sensitive seller. More often than not there is another seller with a similar item for sale out there.

TwonkyTwonk12 · 15/02/2023 13:56

I listed something for £1. I had a lady message me asking, if she buys it can I refund her the £1 because postage was £2 🤣

latetothefisting · 15/02/2023 14:15

Eh I think the opposite - loads of people put things on vinted for onky slightly less than they bought them for originally (i.e. if they are sold as new and you can see the price on the tags) so by the time you've paid shipping and the protection fee its only slightly less or sometimes even more than what the item cost from the shops. In the vast majority of cases (unless its a hard to get designer iren for exmaple) why would I risk spending that on something that might not fit!

Tbf vinted is based around selling things cheap -things usually go for much less than on ebay. I don't mind a cheeky offer, it takes half a second to refuse it.

I personally wouldn't bother asking you to reduce your £3 jeans earlier but the trainers I can see why they'd ask -£75 for something that might not fit properly or are too uncomfortable to wear is a lot.

chickenwings2 · 15/02/2023 14:49

MaverickGooseGoose · 15/02/2023 13:21

If you want to shift stuff sell it on Vinted, over price and expect offers that's what the facility is there for. They have to pay postage on top.

I made £250 last month on Vinted selling random stuff I'd accumulated, but not expecting decent money for.

My kids are saving for a horse (yeah right), and selling their old toys off at £1, it's trickling through.

This! It really does all trickle in once you get it all listed.. Also I've learnt to just let things go for a low price because outta sight outta mind!

P.s I am someone who is forever sending low vinted offers and getting and selling some great items for a quid!

Pylerbot · 15/02/2023 15:29

It’s always worth asking if someone will sell for less though. If I see something on there that was listed more than a month or so ago I’ll offer a lower price. Often it’s accepted because people just want rid at that point. You don’t get if you don’t ask, it’s just another form of bartering.

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