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Cheapskates on Vinted

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ImJustMadAboutSaffron · 02/03/2023 21:33

I'm having a (quite protracted) clear out and have been listing stuff on Vinted.

I listed a pair of brand new unworn leather slides, which I bought from Marks and Spencer for £39.50, for £10.

I've had lots of favourites and four people asking if I'd sell for £6. It's already a bloody bargain!

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Thinkbiglittleone · 03/03/2023 13:59

Sorry, or use a platform that isnt geared up around accepting offers Blush

Amy1992Brighton · 03/03/2023 14:00

I absolutely love Vinted! I have been selling off a load of old designer stuff that no longer fits since I've gone down a size. The trick is to ask for a bit more than you really expect (as others have said up-thread), and be prepared to say "no" to some of the silly offers.

Whydoitry · 03/03/2023 14:22

It's not a huge bargain - remember that people will be paying £5+ more than what you list when fees and postage are added. And without the possibility of returning it if it doesn't fit.

I only buy stuff on Vinted that is a brand I'm really familiar with so I can be confident of the sizing, something spectacular I've fallen in love with, or is significantly less than I could find in the sales.

I have sold quite a lot on Vinted and it's quite interesting what's sold and what hasn't.

Scth · 27/02/2024 03:03

cocksstrideintheevening · 02/03/2023 22:53

I've sold £80 worth this week, I aways list for a couple of £ over what is reasonable and then accept the offers. Be realistic though, you'd never get £10 at a boot sale for the Vinted is a an online boot sale plus the buyer buys postage and protection so your £10 is nearer £15. Stock them in at £8 they'll probably go.

I saw people buy oh Polly dresses for 40 pounds from influencer sellers. Ten quid isn't unreasonable 🙄

Scth · 27/02/2024 03:10

Highdaysandholidays1 · 02/03/2023 23:01

you don't make heaps of money on Vinted with things like shoes/higher end items, because people are looking for a bargain and also if they are anything like me, they don't want to pay £15 (£10 item, plus insurance, plus postage) for something that may not fit. I don't mind taking a chance on a cheaper item but don't want to do that with shoes/coats even if branded. Things apparently sell higher price on eBay but I'm not sure they shift as quickly.

On eBay I have seen people understanding the real retail prices and buying. Not getting shocked at 11 pounds for a new river island party dress with tags and offering 6 pounds. I would rather sell on eBay or give yo charity. I generally sell very old two pound items on vinted but even then people get annoyed asking why it's old. Ummm for two pounds you don't expect the new with tags next dress of season do you. It's just a car boot site where people don't understand prices of brand new items. Better list higher or don't sell

Scth · 27/02/2024 03:14

Moreorlessmentallystable · 03/03/2023 08:36

You have to remember there are sales all the time so you can easily pick up items at half price at the shops BNWT and retain the right to return if it does not fit or you change your mind...so by ordering on vinted the buyer is taking a risk...I always post and happy to accept a lot less if it's something I won't use and will be just gathering dust...I used to give to charities but I am not too keen now that I know most of the profits go to pay CEO's and the likes instead of actually helping people in need.

You'd also have to drive to a charity shop. I wouldn't encourage anyone with brand new items maybe worn once to accept at very low prices. That's not reasonable. And op is just asking a tenner so max 15 overall .. that's what you'll still pay at Goodwill if it's in good condition. Not to mention time and drive or pay bus cab to get there. 15 quid for brand new condition items is not unreasonable.

Scth · 27/02/2024 03:17

List 30 percent higher. I have had prom dresses which are pretty costly and in very Very good condition from a very popular brand listed for 11. Got unreasonable offers but ultimately sold for ten. List higher offer two three pounds off. Don't accept unreasonable lowballs as when they buy it they can try to get refund too sometimes because they either bought it out of budget or try to see if they can get money back. ALWAYS take pictures of packing esp clothes. Many people destroy or do stuff on clothes to get back money. I have encountered a lot of cps 😂

PeopleAreWeird · 27/02/2024 03:23

I buy alot from there and always pay whatever the price us

If i want that item, and im willing to pay that price, why i going to try get money off of it

tellmewhenthespaceshiplandscoz · 27/02/2024 08:56

I would say the majority of my Vinted sales have been from a buyer who goes straight to buying without favouriting first and just pay asking. I've also found these buyers to be the nicest people I've dealt with there - friendly in messages, pay promptly and leave a kind review.

Resembleflower · 27/02/2024 09:02

I have an item on Vinted, 1/4 of the price of what I paid for it. I’m asking for £20. I’ve had over 36 messages. The latest email was I should not be selling it for a profit-I’m not! Then go on to say that educational items really should be free? He got arsey when I said don’t be ridiculous and I didn’t understand why waste the time to send me a message that he should move on.

Station11 · 27/02/2024 09:03

MolkosTeenageAngst · 02/03/2023 22:26

This thread has been an eye opener for me!I’ve always paid full price for the things I’ve bought on Vinted, a few times I’ve thought things were a bit pricey but bought them as couldn’t find anywhere else. I had no idea you could offer a lower price or that a lot of sellers list items for more than they want/ expect; feel I’ve been overpaying now!

I never even reply to offers.
My stuff all sells as I price it cheaply.

Moveoverdarlin · 27/02/2024 09:09

I want to get rid of stuff quickly, so I accept low offers all the time. If you absolutely won’t take less than £10, put them on for £13.

LovelyTheresa · 27/02/2024 09:31

AdInfinitum12 · 02/03/2023 21:36

If you don't like people making offers, perhaps Vinted isn't for you. It's a bargain in your eyes but some people are low on funds and use vinted to keep them/their family clothed, there's absolutely nothing wrong with making offers when that's the point of the platform.

It's annoying to lowball too much, though. It isn't the OP's problem that people are 'low on funds', she's not a charity!

OP, the reason I offer on Vinted is to get a response from the seller: sometimes sellers haven't been around for a while and I don't want to just buy and risk them not seeing that I've bought, if that makes sense. I never lowball dramatically and I don't buy super cheap items anyway, so I hope I'm not annoying.

AtomicBlondeRose · 27/02/2024 09:36

I was just going to start a thread on this - I’ve done a lot of buying and selling on Vinted so I know offers are part and parcel of the platform but overnight I’ve had two ludicrous offers and I wondered if this is a trend - both weird prices too. £7.60 on a £13 item (I’d accept £10 maybe) and the most stupid, £1.60 on a £5 BNWT item. I’m not even counter offering as stupid offers like that just tell me they’re going to be a PITA buyer. Honestly the two sales I’ve had the most issue with were both from people who made lowball offers, so it’s put me off accepting them. Feel free to offer a pound or so below, I’ll accept, but no more than that now.

Riverlee · 27/02/2024 09:43

I sold some school shirts on local Facebook marketplace. They asked for a slight reduction which I accepted.

They were supposed to pick them up from me but that wasn’t convenient (live in a village) so arranged to meet in town. That didn’t work out so they then asked me to drive to their house, which would cost me time (an hour plus round trip), plus petrol money. Decided it wasn’t worth it and gave them to a charity shop!

Rant over.

GasPanic · 27/02/2024 09:56

Isn't there some listing option like fixed price and no offers ?

Highdaysandholidays1 · 27/02/2024 10:29

So, I don't want to out myself too much, but my dd and her friends sometimes bid on each other's items to get the price lower, so say the thing is £13, one will bid £7 and annoy the seller, then a day later (or an hour later if popular item) the other will bid £10 and usually the seller is grateful and so takes that offer.

If they get it for £7, even better!

I just decide what I want to pay and start a little lower then make a final offer, I can't be arsed with all that game playing, but to teens, with not that much money, it's fun and sociable! It's not a platform on which I'd buy serious items (like designer bags), too much risk the item is not as it is listed (already had one of these but luckily I paid not so much and my dd loves and uses the bag!)

CantFindTheBeat · 27/02/2024 10:36

Not quite the topic, but does anyone else get put off if the item is shown via a picture of the seller wearing it?

Gives me the ick and I can't buy it then if I see a 'real person' sweating in it!!

pastypirate · 27/02/2024 10:45

CantFindTheBeat · 27/02/2024 10:36

Not quite the topic, but does anyone else get put off if the item is shown via a picture of the seller wearing it?

Gives me the ick and I can't buy it then if I see a 'real person' sweating in it!!

Depends - if they look really good in it and the pic shows how the fabric falls that can be really helpful

LadyPoison · 27/02/2024 11:10

I've just been offered £6 for a pair of Gina mules that cost hundreds originally and that I wore once. Indoors. They are perfect.

Quite frankly I'd rather give them to the charity shop.

Crunchymum · 27/02/2024 11:13

I always, always ask under the listed price. Sometimes the sellers agree, sometimes they don't. Sometimes I buy at the listed price, sometimes I don't.

It's the beauty of the app!!

I always list at lowest price I want and I do say this in the description. If I still get offers I just decline them.

Crunchymum · 27/02/2024 11:14

Highdaysandholidays1 · 27/02/2024 10:29

So, I don't want to out myself too much, but my dd and her friends sometimes bid on each other's items to get the price lower, so say the thing is £13, one will bid £7 and annoy the seller, then a day later (or an hour later if popular item) the other will bid £10 and usually the seller is grateful and so takes that offer.

If they get it for £7, even better!

I just decide what I want to pay and start a little lower then make a final offer, I can't be arsed with all that game playing, but to teens, with not that much money, it's fun and sociable! It's not a platform on which I'd buy serious items (like designer bags), too much risk the item is not as it is listed (already had one of these but luckily I paid not so much and my dd loves and uses the bag!)

You are talking about Ebay? Not Vinted?

Highdaysandholidays1 · 27/02/2024 11:17

@Crunchymum , no they do this on Vinted.

It's like when people offer lower on a house than their final price, and then someone comes in with a better but not amazing offer, psychologically it's exciting to get the second offer after your dip in hope...

Not that I think most people could be bothered with this (my dds also swap clothes a lot, if they buy something and it doesn't fit, they give it to their friends in that size, their sister).

RegisterGuinea · 27/02/2024 11:22

I don’t mind people making an offer, but I hate it when they then keep hassling me with things like “can you post in the next hour”

Crunchymum · 27/02/2024 11:37

@Highdaysandholidays1

Sorry I see what you mean now. I don't sell many high value (nor buy high value) but I understand what you are saying.

Lots of items are set that you cannot offer below a certain price though? So your offer has to be within 20% of the asking price?