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Vinting my way to a pair of Jimmy Choos

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Skdkhvyvrhej · Yesterday 21:43

That’s the plan. The Jimmy Choo Heloise

https://www.jimmychoo.com/en/women/shoes/heloise-120/latte-nappa-leather-platform-sandals-HELOISE120NAP080258.html

The goal is £795. I cannot in good conscience pay this amount from my income… but from recycling. Absolutely all for that.

So far I have £56 and 20 or so pending.

I have calculated an ambitious £20 a day gets me to the goal in just over a month. Thats very ambitious and I will not achieve that 😂

The deadline is summer for my wedding shoes.

Anyone want to make an epic vinted goal and join me?

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Summerhillsquare · Today 05:47

Can you look for the actual shoes on reselling sites too, you'd get to your goal quicker.

Floofparty · Today 06:38

£20 a day?! Are you selling everything you own?!

itsgettingatadchill · Today 06:44

I love that op, I hope you reach your goal! Yes I think £20 a day is unrealistic but at least you’ve got until summer to do it. Start digging out any Christmas jumpers/outfits etc to list as now’s the time! Good luck!

IronEverything · Today 06:46

OP I saw those shoes in the Jimmy Choo outlet at Bicester village recently. They always have a few bridal styles in there.

Belleart · Today 06:49

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Pollyanna87 · Today 06:57

Really hope you get them soon but which colour are you wanting?

GiveMeOodlesofPoodles · Today 07:04

Smart way to make a new purchase.

I wanted a necklace, so I sold on Vestiare:

  • Mulberry Roxanne not in use
  • A big vintage hermès scarf that I hadnt worn since 2010
  • A small vintage hermès scarf that I hadnt worn since 2010

Got my necklace. Wear it every day. No guilt.

Good luck!

SnappyOchre · Today 08:13

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Referring to them as her “wedding shoes” might be a clue…

Coulddowithanap · Today 08:27

Best of luck, those shoes look amazing ❤️

DozyDumpling · Today 08:30

Try Bicester or wait until Christmas, they will possibly go 30% off in the sale.

pinkpony88 · Today 08:44

Wow those shoes are amazing! But also look like a world of pain to me 🤣 I worse white lacy trainers under my wedding dress 🤭

Askandyforcompo · Today 08:52

They are beautiful. I wore a very similar pair for my wedding but they were from Monsoon!

£20 a day must mean you have an awful lot of nearly new clothes to sell. If you do that's not unreasonable as I've sold things very quickly on Vinted if the price is right

nzeire · Today 09:47

Wicked idea! I’m going to keep selling to get a dragon diffusion bag!

right! Where do I start!

PS5Gamer · Today 10:03

Good luck on your mission to get your beautiful wedding shoes.

My Vinted hobby supports my monthly Mounjaro pens.

JustMyView13 · Today 10:18

Not really in the spirit of things, but keep an eye out at Showcase London. Jimmy Choo have previously ran sample sales from there. Doesn’t compare to the in-store experience, but I have got plenty of pairs for under £50 🙃
You don’t get a box, and they usually have a dot on the inside.

ViaRia01 · Today 10:33

How much could you justify spending on a pair of shoes for a special ocassion usually? £50? £120? Don’t forget to take that off the amount you need to raise.

shoes cost £795
paid from salary £95
paid from vinted sales £700.

see, you’re almost halfway there

Good luck 🤞🏻

Skdkhvyvrhej · Today 11:33

IronEverything · Today 06:46

OP I saw those shoes in the Jimmy Choo outlet at Bicester village recently. They always have a few bridal styles in there.

Ooo really! How much were they there?

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havingoneofthosedays · Today 08:37

Fingers crossed OP is a size 10

Size 5 😭

Although I will need to try on as I hear these come up small by a size and a half.

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Skdkhvyvrhej · Today 11:36

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To my wedding! I have done much research on comfy wedding shoes and these are coming up highly recommended. Plus I like the look 🥰

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Skdkhvyvrhej · Today 11:39

Pollyanna87 · Today 06:57

Really hope you get them soon but which colour are you wanting?

I def want leather. I am hoping this is a shoe I can rewear for summer and holidays for life.

So the Latte nappa leather is the one for me I think 😊

Never know I might love them so much I start another vinted journey next year for a tan edition 😂

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Skdkhvyvrhej · Today 11:41

JustMyView13 · Today 10:18

Not really in the spirit of things, but keep an eye out at Showcase London. Jimmy Choo have previously ran sample sales from there. Doesn’t compare to the in-store experience, but I have got plenty of pairs for under £50 🙃
You don’t get a box, and they usually have a dot on the inside.

Ooo this is pro purchasing! Thank you 🙏

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Skdkhvyvrhej · Today 11:34

Size 5 😭

Although I will need to try on as I hear these come up small by a size and a half.

Definitely size up, I'm a 6 usually and have these in a 7.

I had mine from Bicester in April, can't remember the price I'm afraid, lovely shoes though and quite comfy to wear.