‘I am traumatised’ woman gags after she buys ‘brand new with tags’ item on Vinted but then makes a ‘vile’ discovery
A VINTED shopper has been left gagging and “traumatised” after experiencing her “first proper fail” on the app.
Alex Athienitou purchased a second-hand dress advertised as “brand new with tags” for an upcoming event but was horrified at what turned up.
The 35-year-old alleges she was sent an item that had an “old” blood stain in the crotch - but claims the seller has denied it was there when she posted it out.
Alex took to TikTok to warn others about the risk of receiving soiled clothes when purchasing second-hand.
“I love Vinted, I don’t often have fails,” she said.
“I ordered a dress as I’ve got an event coming up, brand new with tags.
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“It’s got tags but something about this crotch tells me it’s not brand new.”
Alex held up the garment to show the apparent blood stain on the crotch of the dress’ underlayer, which commenters dubbed “vile” and “absolutely not okay”.
“What goes through people’s minds?” she continued.
“That’s going in the bin.
“How are you listing that, hun?
“I’m traumatised.”
Alex, from London, added in the caption of her video that the stain was a “step too far”.
“I am the biggest advocate for buying pre-loved fashion, particularly for events where I will only wear the items once,” she penned.
“But the ‘I only wore this once for a photo’ descriptions have to stop.
“There’s no way that wasn’t noticed when you packed that away.
“That’s my first proper Vinted fail.
“I don’t mind my stuff being delivered in cereal cartoons.
“Stained though? That’s a step too far for me.”
In the comments, she alleged that the seller is even claiming that the stain wasn’t on the dress when she packaged it.
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The seller has reportedly agreed to accept a return of it despite denying the stain and even suggesting Alex was responsible for it.
Fabulous has reached out to Vinted for comment.
How to Avoid Receiving Dirty Items when Shopping Second-Hand
- Communication: Communicate with the seller before making a purchase. Ask for additional photos of the item, especially close-up shots to inspect its condition thoroughly.
- Read Descriptions Carefully: Pay close attention to the item description provided by the seller. Look for any mention of stains, dirt, or other imperfections.
- Check Seller's Reviews: Look at the seller's ratings and reviews from previous buyers. Sellers with good ratings and positive feedback are more likely to provide accurate descriptions and quality items.
- Ask Questions: Don't hesitate to ask the seller questions about the item's condition, such as whether it has been cleaned recently or if there are any specific areas of concern.
- Request Cleanliness Assurance: Politely ask the seller if they can ensure the item will be cleaned before shipping. Most sellers on platforms like Vinted are willing to accommodate reasonable requests from buyers.
- Review Return Policy: Familiarize yourself with Vinted's return policy. If the item arrives in a significantly different condition than described, you may be eligible for a return or refund.
- Use Secure Payment Methods: Use Vinted's secure payment methods to protect your transaction. This way, if the item does not meet your expectations, you can dispute the transaction if necessary.