Why do people try to sell such complete tat on Vinted?!

[LegencyMonsters]

By “tat,” I mean the selection of clothing on Vinted: tops and trousers so worn they’ve got more bobbles than fabric, stains and holes that absolutely did not come from “one tiny snag.”

I’ve literally binned better stuff without a second thought, so I’m honestly fascinated by the confidence of someone listing their ancient M&S top... complete with washing‑machine ventilation holes for a fiver!!

What exactly possesses people to upload clothing that is only suitable for the bin?

Yawning 🥱 whilst you miss the point

They may not “want” it but they may need it. If not, nobody is forced to buy it.

No one needs clothing with holes, stains in. There are plenty of clothing on there for a quid that doesn't have stains and rips in.

You are banging your head against a brick wall.

So presumably they just go unsold? What’s the issue?

I love charity shops and contrary to popular belief on MN, there are bargains to be had if you look around. I NEVER buy Primark from them though why would you? Cheaper to buy it new.

My favourite is people selling anything with tags attached for pretty much the same price as new. If you factor in postage, you’ll be paying more and without the option to return it lol.

I don’t sell stuff in terrible condition like that, but I do sell fairly low value stuff cheaply. Schools shirts in a bundle or PE short for £1 or similar.

In my case it’s because it helps
with my hoarding tendencies - I’m more likely to get rid of stuff if I can sell it to a person, so I’m generally happy to sell very cheaply.

Because if you are over a certain size, charity shops are crap. And the clothes stink.

There are some people who get their rocks off on women's worn clothing - especially shoes that smell

I don’t use Vinted but surely nobody has to buy stuff that isn’t good?

Funniest ones are overpriced items described as “very good”, with a big stain somewhere where the seller says “I’m sure it’ll come out in the wash” 🤣 as if I have some kind of magic washing machine that’s somehow different from theirs that clearly did not get the stain out!

Also, selling items for £1. I couldn’t be arsed walking to the post office for a pound!

Really...I've been thinking of ideas for a side hustle 🤔

I paid about 6 quid for a co ord set from new look that arrived with loads of pet and human hair on it. Once I washed it I decided it was only fit for the bin

My son is 19st and got a cardigan that fit him from a charity shop

I wish I had your skills to do this

The whole thing is sad, particularly that so many are buying this plastic tat in the first place, and then thinking that someone might want it after they've worn it. FFS, there should be restrictions on the production of all this crap in the first place.

The £1 items I tend to buy are add-ons to the original item I was going there to buy. It oftens gets you a bundle discount to buy a few items and the postage difference is negligible if there is any increase at all. I list items for £1 with the thought others may do the same or for bundles of basics (like uniform) that will do someone a good turn even after the p&p is added on. Most £1 do sell as part of a bundle, but I do get the odd buyer who will just buy one £1 item. The drop off point is close to where I live and my work means I am often passing other convenience stores, so it's no real expenditure of time or effort to send them off on the rare occasion the sale is only bringing in £1.

I guess that people have different standards and some people are desperate for money. It baffles me that people will bother to sell stuff for £1 or £2, given the time it takes to list, pack and post. Barely enough to buy a bottle of milk these days! However, I assume that they are struggling for money.

One man's tat is another man's treasure?

I bought a badly ripped saree from Vinted the other day because I wanted to use it to make sarees for dolls. I'm glad they didn't bin it!

I've done similar with a ripped bedsheet which became hankies, doll's clothes and petticoats.

There must be other people targeting damaged items for cheap crafting fabric?

I did read something a while back about how shocked African people were at the state of some of the second hand clothes being sent there. Not even the poorest people in the world want used Primark crap.

People can ‘upgrade’ items and resell for a profit 🤷🏼‍♀️ I do it all the time with timberland boots & trainers. Folk can’t be bothered cleaning them & put them on cheap I snap them up, clean then resell making a tidy profit!!!

Wow. Is that right? I didn’t realise that.

Well that’s me no longer donating then (at least until they can give a detailed spec of what is acceptable). I will spread the word, as don’t want to offend them.

I wouldn’t donate shitty clothes but the fact the charity sees fit to distribute clothes (that they presumably think are okay) and people who apparently have nothing are complaining?

I’m not sure about “poverty” being the reason. Some people are listing masses of crap which they bought in the first place and also there’s no excuse for lying about condition.

I bought an M&S jumper new without tags. I just threw it in the bin. It was felty and had more bobbles than wool. And a BNWT dress that smelled awful - it was doused in Febreze but with an underlying BO smell; I guess they had worn it but with the tag tucked in.

I hear you. I was hoping to buy some jeans, thought that well-used could be beneficial there. But Christ it was a load of old crap on offer, combined with particularly vague sizing information. Never thought I'd say it but worse than Facebook Marketplace.