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Vinted/ inpost error, please help as I only have today to sort this 📦

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Judgejudysno1fan · 20/08/2025 09:25

Please help and advise.

I'm a vinted seller and have sold hundreds, however I have now taken a break from selling and I am now buying things off there for myself and my children.

This is my problem! I ordered a bulk parcel from someone. The parcel said delivered on Sunday. Got my teen (almost 18yr old) to go to the shop to pick it up. He said its not there. I thought that's strange but left it as that in the hope they just couldn't find it as they have loads there stacked to the sky high in a trolley in the back. Next day, I got an email notification from inpost to say it is there and waiting to be picked up. So I sent my son there with the QR code to scan. He comes back with a smaller parcel. I said wait, that's not it and why did the code work on that parcel. I then went down to the shop myself. She said I will go and check again for it. I took the smaller parcel to show them this is the one that's been picked up just moments ago. I showed her my phone that says the big parcel is there. She looked again and said it is definitely not here and it's also very strange that I have been able to scan the code on the phone for the smaller parcel. which by the way, on tracking page says still available. I have messaged the seller a few times explaining what's happening and im sorry and hoping it will eventually come and keep her in the loop. I checked yesterday, again it's not there. I told the lady it's not there. I'm sorry this has happened and im going to contact inpost. I contact inpost, they say it's delivered! And I said well it's not. They said they will contact the shop and then get back to me and vinted. Fine, I hear nothing back. So im going to call them shortly myself. Meanwhile , I get a barrage of messages from the seller, im a scammer, im not being honest and a whole load of other rubbish because I had a few negative reviews from over a month ago when I stopped selling my own items, I had to cancel some orders, because my little child has a lifelong disease/ disability and we are in and out of hospital frequently. I even told her this yet I shouldn't have to!

I even sent her a message back swearing on God, that I haven't got it and im not happy myself but I have been very honest with you, AND you can even call the shop ask them have I come in with my name and been trying to collect a large parcel 4 times!
And never got it! She said no, youre not being honest this isn't fair, youre a scammer buying clothes off people to sell on And doing this time and time again and I will be telling vinted about this!!!!...

I said youre jumping to conclusions. These clothes are for me and the hoodies are for my kid for college. I've been very honest messaging you every step of the way. Ive even sworn on Gods name and his holy book that i havent got it as im a very religious person.
I've also lost 49 quid worth of stuff as well as you have lost your items..she still won't stop sending me very vicious messages. I've told her im trying to find out what's happened to it and call inpost. She said she put her address as sender on there as well, so maybe it's been sent back to her.
Anyway, it says I have until 3.45pm today to confirm everything is OK with the parcel. I obviously dont know if i will get my money refunded, or what!

What on earth do I do now!!!!
Im going to call inpost shortly to see what's going on ! But they are telling me yesterday it's been picked up from the shop! I explained to them no, another parcel that says still in transit was picked up with their code which is bizzare in itself.
So frustrating. One thing im upset about is losing the money but on top of that the messages insulting my character yesterday and this morning is getting me down and annoyed!

Please kindly advise! I onlh have until 3ish today to sort this! Will vinted help me?

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WinWhenTheyreSinging · 20/08/2025 09:28

I guess your seller isn't aware that there have been huge issues with Vinted/InPost this week. Parcels are a bit all over the place. I've had two returned this week because buyers were unable to collect them, and think I have another on the way back. Never had one returned before, in hundreds of parcels.

takealettermsjones · 20/08/2025 09:29

This happened to me once (minus the abusive messages) and I got refunded. I don't know what happened to the parcel but I hope it got returned to the seller eventually. This is just the risk you take in buying/selling by post unfortunately. Ignore her silly messages and don't click everything is ok!

Judgejudysno1fan · 20/08/2025 09:29

WinWhenTheyreSinging · 20/08/2025 09:28

I guess your seller isn't aware that there have been huge issues with Vinted/InPost this week. Parcels are a bit all over the place. I've had two returned this week because buyers were unable to collect them, and think I have another on the way back. Never had one returned before, in hundreds of parcels.

Yes, I also looked up inpost get their codes mixed up which is ridiculous..a lady who was in the shop before me, got two parcels mixed ip and couldn't collect them. She was annoyed herself. How do I get my money back, please? Is there somewhere I can tap on vinted it never arrived!

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lemonyfox · 20/08/2025 09:30

Have you paused the transaction in the app and raised an issue? It will pause the money being released to the seller whilst Vinted investigate.

Ivesaidenough · 20/08/2025 09:30

I usually get a button after buying that says "There is an issue" - have you got that? In the messages. (And click it of course if you can see it)

Judgejudysno1fan · 20/08/2025 09:32

takealettermsjones · 20/08/2025 09:29

This happened to me once (minus the abusive messages) and I got refunded. I don't know what happened to the parcel but I hope it got returned to the seller eventually. This is just the risk you take in buying/selling by post unfortunately. Ignore her silly messages and don't click everything is ok!

I was hoping she would be more like, oh yes this is a shame, hope it gets sent back to me blah blah blah. But she hasn't just keeps saying somethings not right, someone is lying, youre a liar it's been picked up from The shop etc. I just wish I never sent my son with that code. I should have told him it was the code for a big parcel and he let them scan it for the smaller parcel which is annoying too.

I dont know what to do on vinted now and I have more parcels with inpost for the kids new school stuff. Blimey , it's very annoying.

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Carnation25 · 20/08/2025 09:32

I think all you can do at this stage is use the I have an issue option. I would add photos of the small parcel you have received - clearly showing any tracking info in it.

Judgejudysno1fan · 20/08/2025 09:34

Ivesaidenough · 20/08/2025 09:30

I usually get a button after buying that says "There is an issue" - have you got that? In the messages. (And click it of course if you can see it)

Ok, and then what do i tap after that, please. I will only be doing this when my son goes again to the shop after lunch. If it's not there by 3pm I will have to tell vinted everything is not OK. But she might be already telling vinted stuff. She comes across as not a very nice person. I'm regretting buying from her, big time. Shes not coming across as a reasonable person. Even though the stuff I ordered was really nice dresses for myself and Nike hoodkes for my teen for college, wish I had got elsewhere.

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Judgejudysno1fan · 20/08/2025 09:35

lemonyfox · 20/08/2025 09:30

Have you paused the transaction in the app and raised an issue? It will pause the money being released to the seller whilst Vinted investigate.

I will look this up too, thanks

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SpinningTops · 20/08/2025 09:36

Click the ‘I have an issue button’. Don’t leave it to auto accept.

What are the details on the label of the small parcel? Are they yours? Inpost can mix labels but I’d also be open to the idea that you might have been sent something else deliberately. Only because the seller is so quick to scream scammer - seems a bit extreme. Maybe you’re the one who has been scammed?

Judgejudysno1fan · 20/08/2025 09:38

Id be interesting if it gets sent back to her and she doesn't say anything

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TwelvePercent · 20/08/2025 09:38

I had notification that my vinted parcel had arrived - it eventually came about a week later & I got a second notification.
But you MUST click 'i have a problem' within the timeframe or Vinted won't help.

As for the woman accusing you of all sorts, maybe she's protesting a bit too much? What f she's just sent a t-shirt instead of all your stuff?
If you are genuine, you've nothing to worry about.

Judgejudysno1fan · 20/08/2025 09:38

SpinningTops · 20/08/2025 09:36

Click the ‘I have an issue button’. Don’t leave it to auto accept.

What are the details on the label of the small parcel? Are they yours? Inpost can mix labels but I’d also be open to the idea that you might have been sent something else deliberately. Only because the seller is so quick to scream scammer - seems a bit extreme. Maybe you’re the one who has been scammed?

Wow, I never thought of this.

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NoThanksNeeded · 20/08/2025 09:41

So:

What's the name on the small parcel? Is it yours? Have you opened it if it has your name?

Is Vinted showing the "Confirm all is ok/I have a problem page"? If so have you clicked there is a problem?

If it has someone else's name have you tried posting on a local FB page asking if anyone has collected an InPost parcel from X Shop with your name on and also is Flossie James after one?

It's possible the seller is trying to scam you tbh. Sending you a smaller parcel and then claiming there's an issue and getting the money if you don't fight. Your overdramatic "swearing to God" might not have helped your own case though

There have also been some InPost issues this week

Just make sure to hit that "I have a problem" button now if it's there

SJM1988 · 20/08/2025 09:41

Raise an issue now and let vinted investigate it. I had one with Evri that said I had collected it and I hadn't. I raised an issue for vinted to investigate. It arrived at the shop a few days later for me to collect.

DashboardConfession · 20/08/2025 09:43

If it's your name on the smaller parcel then she's possibly sent you only part of the order as a scam but inPost have been a nightmare this week and Vinted do know this. I picked up an order from a locker but it hadn't been marked as despatched so I had to get the seller to get Vinted to manually despatch so I could press "Everything is OK".

Take a photo of the smaller parcel, send to the seller and say that's what they gave you.

NoThanksNeeded · 20/08/2025 09:44

Judgejudysno1fan · 20/08/2025 09:34

Ok, and then what do i tap after that, please. I will only be doing this when my son goes again to the shop after lunch. If it's not there by 3pm I will have to tell vinted everything is not OK. But she might be already telling vinted stuff. She comes across as not a very nice person. I'm regretting buying from her, big time. Shes not coming across as a reasonable person. Even though the stuff I ordered was really nice dresses for myself and Nike hoodkes for my teen for college, wish I had got elsewhere.

Click it NOW

It'll give you some options on why you have a problem. And it will pause the transaction

labradorservant · 20/08/2025 09:46

I’m also thinking could she be scamming you! Quite quick to accuse isn’t she??…..

TwinklyBird · 20/08/2025 09:53

Click on the ‘I have a problem’ button

When it asks what the issue is say the wrong parcel has arrived and then send pictures of the item, including the packaging etc.

Are they your details on the parcel? It could be a scam - which is why it’s even more important to let Vinted sort it out.

Leave it for Vinted to sort out. Report the abusive messages to Vinted and don’t respond to them.

I wouldn’t bother going back to the shop or contacting InPost. Just report the issue to Vinted now.

Judgejudysno1fan · 20/08/2025 09:58

NoThanksNeeded · 20/08/2025 09:44

Click it NOW

It'll give you some options on why you have a problem. And it will pause the transaction

I was going to wait nearer to 3pm on the hope it does get to the shop one way or the other !!!!

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Judgejudysno1fan · 20/08/2025 10:00

Just to clarify, the smaller parcel is mine also. Which on my orders page on the vinted app says: STILL IN TRANSIT

SO WEIRD!

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FizzPlease · 20/08/2025 10:00

Sounds like she is the scammer OP.

Click the button, as others have advised "I have a problem". Ignore all posts from her. She may have sent one item deliberately, and not the bundle you thought you were buying. You haven't said what the smaller parcel actually is? Is it something your seller was also selling?

In my experience, Vinted usually side with the buyer. They will investigate and reimburse you.

NoThanksNeeded · 20/08/2025 10:00

Judgejudysno1fan · 20/08/2025 10:00

Just to clarify, the smaller parcel is mine also. Which on my orders page on the vinted app says: STILL IN TRANSIT

SO WEIRD!

Is the smaller parcel from a different seller then?

FizzPlease · 20/08/2025 10:03

Meant to add, if it comes in the meantime, you can update the page and they will mark the issue as resolved, but indicate there is a problem right away

Judgejudysno1fan · 20/08/2025 10:06

SpinningTops · 20/08/2025 09:36

Click the ‘I have an issue button’. Don’t leave it to auto accept.

What are the details on the label of the small parcel? Are they yours? Inpost can mix labels but I’d also be open to the idea that you might have been sent something else deliberately. Only because the seller is so quick to scream scammer - seems a bit extreme. Maybe you’re the one who has been scammed?

Yes, the smaller parcel is mine. A long black jacket I ordered after ordering the big parcel stuff. Ive ordered over 50 items this week for myself/kids/school stuff majority of it is with inpost. Only one is Evri!

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