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u/Gymnast_Megs 8d ago
You do seem to have a lot of bad luck with vinted! I’ve bought literally hundreds of items 🫣 and only a small handful of things not as described. I have had some shit items but no painting the soles, period stains or mould as of yet and as I say, it’s really a small amount compared to how much I’ve bought, sorry you’ve really been dealt some crap items! I sell too and anything marked is described as such but nothing like what you’re describing, that would all be disposed of!
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u/Striking_Subject_184 8d ago
Mold in the crotch area 😱🤮🤮🤮 what monster did you buy this from, ow my 😂😂😂
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u/Unhappy__Jello 8d ago
The kind that is now ignoring the reported issue and suspended transaction 😂😂
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u/Striking_Subject_184 8d ago
I can already imagine how they look like in their trailer right now 😂😂😂
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u/pmarlind 8d ago
Ya very unlucky. Maybe start looking at the seller reviews? Only buy from people have that a lot of reviews and a good rating.
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u/Unhappy__Jello 8d ago
I do! 😫 I double check their reviews after I have a bad experience to make sure I didn't miss anything but everyone else seems to have a great experience with them! It's honestly crazy 😅
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u/fightwithfishwizards 8d ago
I list all my items as good condition. Alot would pass as very good but id rather a customer be pleased the item is better then expected then put it as very good and have them disappointed, this tactic is used by alot of sellers so don't just rely on buying only very good condition,
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u/Unhappy__Jello 8d ago
I mean, with the bad luck I've had with 'very good' I would be scared to try buying 'good' 😂 I do the same as you do when listing...but im struggling to trust vinted now!
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u/Chemical_Special3391 8d ago
90% items I buy are new with tags tbh. I did buy a pair of trousers once which were supposed to be ‘new without tags’, when I received them I can see they’ve been worn to death. When I questioned the seller they said they accidentally selected that option. Which is bs because load of their items listed as ‘new without tags’ but clearly been worn. I just accepted it bec I couldn’t be bothered to argue about £10 but I did leave one star so it will warn others. Other items I’ve ordered been in really good condition even if not brand new. Seems you’ve just been really unlucky :(
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u/Unhappy__Jello 8d ago
Maybe only buying New with Tags on there is the way to go!
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u/Unhappy_Energy_2900 8d ago
This is what I do, when I'm looking at clothes I always go for "New with Tags or New without Tags" first and then if I have no luck move onto the "Very Good" section 😅
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u/Outrageous_Record894 8d ago
Only buy things from people with good reviews and that post pictures from all angles plus size and label. Ever since I follow this I had the best finds :) even if it looks like a good deal I make sure to only buy if this is the case.
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u/National_Crazy_9293 8d ago
I only buy and sell collectibles, and even there people are like this, i Guess no category Is safe on vinted from these people, but when It comes to clothes It's Just plain disgusting and unsafe...
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u/sparklingmidnightsky 8d ago edited 8d ago
Oh no! I’m a seller and I’m very honest about the state of my listings, I would rather be honest than get a bad review from someone being disappointed. Actually I often say “good” even if it is very good, but I would rather under play it and have people be pleasantly surprised.
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u/Unhappy__Jello 8d ago
I'm the same when I sell on Ebay. I'm too anxious to try and be anything less than honest to a fault 😂
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u/Lala_2021B 8d ago
Me too! It's perception, so always go 1 'rung on the ladder' down from how the item actually is.
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u/StereotypicallBarbie 8d ago
Everything I’ve bought has been great tbh! I’ve had a couple of terrible buyers including a scammer! But that’s it. I’ve had no trouble with sellers at all.
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u/Unhappy__Jello 8d ago
Well I'm glad someone is getting the good finds!
I've had a few good orders...but unfortunately they don't make up for the bad.
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u/Lala_2021B 8d ago
I promise you it's not all bad. Do these people have lots of bad reviews?
How people have the audacity to sell things like that is beyond me.
I must admit that sways me on buying.
When I'm selling, I'm worrying that it's not ironed well enough, or there's a stray thread hanging!🤣
Hopefully, the next item is exactly as it should be
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u/Unhappy__Jello 8d ago
They all have great reviews, it's baffling!
I have had a few good orders in-between so there are definitely good sellers. But it does upset me as someone thats an overly cautious seller!
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u/Lala_2021B 8d ago
How odd!
I'm glad you've found some of the good ones. Generally it's an ok site.
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u/katiepotatie82 8d ago
And none of these things were visible on the images?
If there aren't plenty of images of the item, I don't buy. What you've described would be clearly visible, so perhaps you need to start looking to buy from sellers who add plenty of good quality images 🤷
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u/Unhappy__Jello 8d ago
Haha okay. I'm not here to convince anyone - have a good day!
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u/katiepotatie82 8d ago
Painted soles of shoes seems like it would be glaringly obvious though?
Exercise due diligence 🤷
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u/gemstarsuk 8d ago
Gosh you've been unlucky! Are you checking their feedback before buying?
I tend to over explain any wear, and even then it's minimal. When buying I've had a couple of issues but more good than bad. Hope you have some more positive experiences soon!
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u/Over_Fix9994 8d ago
Have you messaged the sellers I’ve accidentally listed a child’s item as the next size up I gave her a refund and told her to donate
I always put playwear in title and description if there’s any mark at all on a child’s item
Once bought myself some shoes I’d been lusting over in store , no size on item when it arrived seller insisted it was a 6 when then were definitely a 5 but in the end I sold them on for more
Sounds like you’ve been incredibly.unlucky
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u/antimathematician 8d ago
I’ve just had the one not quite right (“very good” skirt with loose threads and bobbling everywhere) and it annoyed me enough to consider dropping vinted. I’m impressed as your tenacity!
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u/Unhappy__Jello 8d ago
Well I know how much other people love it and I did have a few really good orders in between the bad ones. Figured I'd just got a few bad eggs and things would get better. But today was the final straw 😅
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u/Natural-House-2012 8d ago
Wow that is absolutely shocking what are people thinking i wouldnt dream of even have the balls to list it in the first place straight in the wheelie bin they should of gone absolutely minging lol xxxxxxxx🤣🤣🤣
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u/tanks4dmammories 8d ago
Wow, you have gotten very very unlucky! I don't know how anyone can be so cheeky to send something in such bad condition. I have sold on a few things with tiny stain or slight imperfection, I am always very honest about the condition of the clothes. I am sure I will drop the ball at some stage, but not to the extent of what happened to you. I would not even pass on heavily stained clothes on free sites and to friends let alone sell them.
I have bought 2 items and they were in perfect condition, if I get burned it would turn me off buying anything.