Vinted Buyer Exposes 'Rudest Seller' in Viral Story Time

A recent online transaction on the popular secondhand clothing platform Vinted has sparked a debate about seller etiquette after a buyer shared her frustrating experience. The buyer, who goes by 'RACH MARIE' online, detailed how a seller became aggressively demanding when she was unable to collect a purchased parcel within a 48-hour window. According to RACH MARIE, the parcel arrived earlier than expected, and she faced personal commitments, including caring for her children, which made immediate collection difficult. She also mentioned an initial attempt to collect the parcel was unsuccessful due to an issue at the collection point, where the items were not yet sorted. Screenshots shared by RACH MARIE reveal increasingly hostile messages from the seller. One message read, "Actually you know what, don't. Let it come back to me, I've had enough of this now. You are clearly playing some kind of weird game and will probably find fault with the shoes." The seller further escalated, questioning, "What's it gonna be, busy at work? Granny had a fall? I'm really curious! Why buy stuff off vinted if you aren't going to collect it? Do you actually enjoy wasting people's time?" RACH MARIE expressed her dismay at the seller's lack of understanding, emphasizing that she prioritizes time with her children and handles parcel collections on days she doesn't have them. She believes that sellers should allow buyers more flexibility, especially given unforeseen circumstances. The incident highlights the challenges and potential for conflict in online peer-to-peer marketplaces.

The Irish Sun

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