To hate unrealisic Vinted sellers?

[Dealornoheel]

Ok hate is a strong word but still

I am quite active on Vinted, with a toddler I am used to buying and selling a lot of items fairly frequently, I always price to sell, usually pitching items £1 or so less than the cheapest other listing of the same or similar item, I’ve never had an item listed for more than 48 hours.

Now DD is getting older and her size isn’t changing as much I’m now looking at nicer items to buy on the platform, and I’m just so surprised about how unrealistic some sellers are.

Example, I had a Ralph Lauren summer dress favourited for a while, it’s been listed for 17 months, I offered £3 less than asking and it’s been rejected. I am always tempted to message them asking if they understand the concept of an item only being worth what someone is willing to pay. Imagine having an item for sale for nearly a year and a half and not thinking to yourself ‘maybe it’s priced too high’

Then you have the people charging more than the item is even selling for new! And it’s not an antique or rare item, a pair of leggings etc.

I’m kind of amazed at how people on this thread are genuinely angry that sellers are rejecting their offers. You’re not entitled to have your offer accepted just because you happen to think it’s a fair price. Sellers don’t have to be grateful for your offer. Just because something’s been listed for a long time, that doesn’t mean you’re doing them some sort of favour by offering to take it off their hands. People are well aware that their item will sell more quickly if they make it cheaper, but if they aren’t bothered about a quick sale, that’s entirely up to them. They can do what they want with their own stuff. If it’s not bothering them having the item in storage for ages they don’t need to accept lower offers.

It’s not how I sell - I generally prefer to shift things quickly. But that doesn’t mean everyone has to. Just because you want something, that doesn’t mean the seller is wrong for not letting you have it.

I also don’t get why people are so angry when items are listed for more than they cost new. If you know something listed for £50 is on sale in the shops for £45 then buy it from the shops for £45 instead of picking a row with the seller. Obviously the seller is being ridiculous, but that’s up to them. Just move on.

So you’d prefer 0 money than some Money?

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If its cost me more in terms of time to pack well then (I get excellent feedback on this on every sale, I do think many buyers value this) time to make the journey to the parcel shop then yes.

I’ve sold BNWT tags items before, either I bought them in the end of season sale and then eg next summer they don’t fit or I just don’t like it anymore. Sometimes I’ve just missed the window to take back to the shop. It’s all legit!

But you do have to price a lot lower than the original price tag though - it’s still got to be significantly cheaper after fees and postage than it would be in the shop otherwise people will just buy from the shop where they can return if it doesn’t fit or if there is some other issue. Some people don’t seem to get this when they list BNWT tags items for only a small fraction cheaper than original price.

I also can’t stand the cheeky messages. Had one recently, pretty kid’s dress. I asked what the brand was. Seller replied that it was unbranded but came from a children’s boutique on TikTok. Er…so? I said thanks. There were very specific reasons why I wanted to know the brand. Would have been ok if she’d left it at that but no, she sent 2 messages over the next week telling me that it was a very good quality dress and then another one a few days later about when she could post it. Just irritated me and would put me off buying anything at all from her

It annoys me when people send unrealistic offers when something is already priced reasonably, as well as items being priced obviously too high.

however it’s the sellers prerogative to ask for they want and hold out if they want to!

and I have a few things that are high-ish prices because of the sentimental value/quality would only sell them for the right price.

I’ve never sold anything on Vinted but I do buy occasionally. I may be wrong but I get the impression that you can’t remove the make an offer function. People have the right to sell their items for the price they wish for. Just because you don’t want to pay it, it doesn’t mean that somewhere along the line someone else wouldn’t consider the price a bargain and buy it. If someone were after a quick sale and were bothered about it not selling immediately then they would accept your offer or lower it. It doesn’t make them “thick” as you so ungraciously like to put it because they rightfully don’t want to accept your lower offer. Maybe you’re not so blessed in the intelligence department yourself because you haven’t worked out what I’ve said for yourself already? I don’t know if it’s intentional, but you come across as entitled. The shoe on the other foot being is that if you really wanted that item enough, you’d pay the extra couple of pounds for it and if not, why are you so bothered by it?

and I have a few things that are high-ish prices because of the sentimental value/quality would only sell them for the right price.

I don’t want to single you out as several people have said similar, but why would you list something that has sentimental value at all? Is something a dearly loved item of sentimental value if you’re only offered 40 quid for it, but worthless tat you’re happy to bung in a Jiffy bag if someone offers 60?

You can't get annoyed because someone doesn't want to sell you something for your offer.

I often list things that I am not desperate to sell. I don't really mind if they sell or not but I'm also not going to necessarily drop the price or accept offers. In the end, they usually sell anyway.

It's also possible that this person rejected your offer because after 17 months, they can't remember where they've put it(!)

So for example, I have a dress that I really wanted and saved up for. It was a fancy breastfeeding compatible dress and I payed around £100 for it. I am not going to have any more children and won’t use it, but it’s a beautiful dress with sentimentality to it and I have looked after it.

I’ve put it on for what I feel is a good price. If someone loves it and will pay that, fine. I’ll let it go and be a bit sad but get over it. I am not however going to chuck it in a charity shop or let it go for £1.50.

probably not logical but that’s how I feel! I would like to hang on to it forever but I don’t need to and I’m trying to get better at getting rid of things.

obviously the VERY sentimental stuff is packed away/treasured/used and you will have to kill me before I let it go. And even then I might haunt you about it 😂

… basically it’s not black and white!

Yeah these sellers I’ve seen will have like 20 items of a similar style. Like the person selling the bras.
A couple of things fair enough!

What I find weird is people who are selling new items with tags which I can only guess as to where they are getting them from - maybe they work for the retailer etc but anyway one woman has a load of m&d bras. But with postage they’d be more than just going in the shop or online?! They’re priced so high. And you can even see the original price on the tags

I regularly sell BNWT things on Vinted - I buy huge quantities of retail returns at auctions, and often put clothes and toys on Vinted. It's not all theft!

I've done that and messaged but given everything is pieced to sell it's or always possible. I wish people offered more but I've had some ask for 2/3 off which is mad.

Well, yes I suppose. My spare time is valuable.

I don't sell a huge amount on Vinted but to be honest there's a bottom line at which I can be arsed packaging up and posting the item. A pound or two is absolutely not worth my time - I'd rather it sits in my wardrobe or gets bundled up in the charity bag with everything else.

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I love this.

I agree about some sellers. It hasn't sold but you won't reduce the price? Madness

I asked a seller to reserve a dress for me. They refused saying they wanted to sell it as soon as possible. This response put me right off and I didn't want to have a transaction with the seller after that. The dress still hasn't sold 3 days after I asked for it to be reserved 'til.

Yes, I am that petty.

Waaaaahhhh why won't people give me their belongings at my price?

Reserve? I didn't know that was an option, how does that work?

Quite!

@MrsPelligrinoPetrichor you can ask a seller to reserve something for you.

I must admit, i hate offers and rately accept. I just decline and go about my day though, not a huge deal.

I could not be bothered packing and sending for a few quid, and i tend to sell quite good stuff. People are welcome not to buy, of course, but if i cant get the price i want I'd rather keep it or give to a friend. It does mean some things hang around a while, but they just stay in my wardrobe. I sold an item a few weeks ago after four months, for the full £120. I am glad i held on rather than take £80 when i put it up

On the item, select the three dots at the top right corner. Mark as reserved, and it asks you to select which buyer to reserve it for. The one that asks is right at the top.

I have a few things on like this on behalf of teen son. Reality is I just CBA to pack up and post them (it will inevitably fall to me) so I just leave them hanging around. It's no odds to me if they don't sell.

Another annoying one from a sellers perspective ... requests to split bundles

Say I've a bundle of 5 face masks all say individually is value at £1 but together £4. So I take lots of lovely pictures including close ups of ingredients for allergy info and use by dates in some cases. Upload.

I then get a stroppy member sending me an offer for £2 "just for the Space masks please don't want the others ".

Er, nope. Coz that means I'm left with items I still need to sell and I need to take a new photo and edit my listing considerably. Happy to knock a quid off especially as they are valued easily at £30 and even with postage your still getting a bargain.

Also just thought - another good way to offload stuff you can't be bothered with the headache of selling is the Olio app? I often put my unsold beauty items on there after a while and they are snapped up before the end of the day. Aware others may then sell them on but good luck to them.

So ask them to keep it and you pay at a later date?