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AIBU to buy second-hand shorts from Vinted for wearing at home?

73 replies

Cestmoiwifey · 22/06/2026 22:30

I need some new shorts for the house - thinking of buying some from Vinted…or it’s a big no no ? For maybe hygienic reason ?

OP posts:
Frumpitydoo · 23/06/2026 07:07

WTF OP?!!

QuintadosMalvados · 23/06/2026 07:23

I have no clue what OP's on about.
If it's knickers, then I suppose on a logical level as long as they've been appropriately washed and disinfected they're fine.
I'm not sure that there wouldn't be an ick factor nonetheless.

Logic vs Ick I guess.

Cestmoiwifey · 23/06/2026 07:30

corblimeygvnr · 22/06/2026 23:53

Oh it's a late night post about second hand shorts ..right ..

ok - what are you thinking ? 😂

OP posts:
Duvetdayforme · 23/06/2026 07:41

WTF are you talking about?

Cotton shorts for summer?

Pyjama shorts?

Vinted don’t sell secondhand knickers so it’s not that.

Are you trying, and failing, to be pervy?

ToffeePennie · 23/06/2026 07:43

Wash them before wearing?
I buy most of my Kids stuff on vinted. We are going on our first holiday abroad this year and I am very excited, so I’ve started purchasing short and tshirt sets for them.

Chexton · 23/06/2026 07:57

Cestmoiwifey · 23/06/2026 07:30

ok - what are you thinking ? 😂

Well, you still have clarified what the fuck you’re talking about and yet engaging with the thread so I can only assume you’re enjoying the attention and are in fact one of ‘those’ posters late at night

GreenSedan · 23/06/2026 07:58

What's hygiene got to do with it?

LaliqueSaltGrinder · 23/06/2026 08:02

I used to volunteer in a charity shop, there is a feeling around some people that buying dresses/coats/tops is OK but anything you wear on the lower half of your body is not.

Weird.

ARingtoit · 23/06/2026 08:10

This post is 100% written by a gross man

HoldMyWine · 23/06/2026 08:34

Yes I’m out

sparebooks · 23/06/2026 08:43

Many of my shorts are from Vinted!! Excellent brands and well made, but instead of paying £100 odd I paid £15-25 🙂

Escapetothecatshome · 23/06/2026 09:10

I bought some pyjama bottoms at a car boot sale, they are hands down the most comfortable ones I’ve ever had. Best £1 ever.
As long as things are washed it’s fine.

familyicons · 23/06/2026 09:45

ARingtoit · 23/06/2026 08:10

This post is 100% written by a gross man

Apparently not! I reported it

familyicons · 23/06/2026 09:46

@Cestmoiwifey

are you talking about pants, hot pants, shorts?

ChrisTheBastard · 23/06/2026 09:49

Are you mad? They might have left them on the washing line overnight

MyArtfulGreySloth · 23/06/2026 09:49

Another vote for male perv. Reported.

Gowlett · 23/06/2026 09:50

SquirrelGG · 23/06/2026 05:45

Don't you have a washing machine?

Of course I do… I just want to see the condition of clothes, before buying. I don’t generally do any online clothes shopping. Going to the shops is just my preferred way of buying.

KateBushAgain · 23/06/2026 09:52

Cestmoiwifey · 23/06/2026 07:30

ok - what are you thinking ? 😂

We’re thinking you’re a pervert

NegativeFreak · 23/06/2026 09:52

YABU for thinking this could be a problem.
I can only assume that that is why the vote is the way it is. I can't believe that people actually think wearing second hand shorts is unreasonable.

SylvanMoon · 23/06/2026 11:31

Cestmoiwifey · 23/06/2026 07:30

ok - what are you thinking ? 😂

Are you not going to tell us what kind of shorts you are talking about?

LeaderBee · 23/06/2026 11:34

RoniaCheetah · 22/06/2026 22:32

Shorts? I assume you will wash them and wear pants underneath them? You seriously worried about this or is this one of those weird MN things? Like never answering the door or leaving washing on the line overnight?

Why would shorts be unhygienic?

I bet the OP is one of those people that finds it unhygienic to put the pet bowls in the dishwasher with the rest of the plates and cutlery.

WinterNightStars · 23/06/2026 11:47

I’ve bought several pairs of shorts on Vinted, always wash before use. Also had T-shirts, summer dresses. Not sure why it would be a problem.

Caffeinepleasenow · 23/06/2026 11:52

What is the other sort? You mean like boyshort knickers? If yes, then that is gross and unhygienic. I really hope you're not asking about wearing pre-worn knickers.

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