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More than 75 million people use it. They're bagging great deals, making money, and of course, playing their part in the circular economy.
Vinted is the name. Digital thrifting is the game. It's a haven for second-hand fashion lovers. A place to get your paws on vintage leather jackets, designer heels, clutch purses and more luxury for less price.
But behind the feel-good mix of sustainability and style lies a whole other world. It's wild, it's chaotic and it has nothing to do with the clothes. The real drama is hiding in the DMs. And every now and again, it comes to light in the form of a screenshot, to be shared for all the world to see.
There's actually an online community dedicated to discussing everything to do with buying and selling on Vinted across the world. And it seems for every smooth transaction, there's some unhinged conversation going on behind the scenes. Or some legendary listing that leaves someone's jaw on the floor.
Bored Panda has put together a list of the most WTF Vinted moments ever to be spotted on the platform. Some of the posts might leave you speechless while others could have you cry-laughing into the cashmere sweater you just bought online. Let us know your favorites by hitting the upvote voting. You can also read about the interesting back story behind Vinted and you'll find that info between the images.
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#1
Like, What Does That Have To Do With Me?
Vinted took the world by storm a few years ago. It's Lithuania's first "unicorn." In case you're wondering, that's not a mythical horse-like animal, but rather tech speak for a private start-up with a valuation of at least $1billion.
The online thrift shop had been around for a while before it gained traction. It was the brainchild of then 22-year-old Milda Mitkute and her friend, Justas Janauskas. In 2008, Mitkute bumped into Janauskas at a house party. She told her friend that she was moving and wanted to clear out her closet. Janauskas happened to have programming experience.
"Two weeks later, they launched a website to sell 100 items of Mitkute’s clothing," reports the Guardian. "It was an amateur effort; initially, they forgot to include a 'buy' button."
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#2
I Cant Stop Laughing, One Of The Funniest Encounters Ive Had! (No Personal Info)
#3
This Is The Second Most Sweet Thing I Have Had A Vinted Seller Do For Me
Mitkute says that, for her parents in Soviet Lithuania, “you bought second-hand because you didn’t have money”. Today, it's a different story. “Our mission is to make second-hand the first choice globally,” says Vinted’s CEO, Adam Jay, who himself is a Vinted user.
While Vinted grew a lot in Lithuania in the early days, it would be a while before the company really made waves. Mitkute and Janauskas could barely afford their server bills, reports the Guardian. But that all changed in 2011, when Lithuanian businessman Mantas Mikuckas came on board as an angel investor.
#4
Wholesome Experience I Had On Vinted
#5
Got My First Crazy Yesterday!
#6
Original (No Personal Info)
The businessman reportedly said, "Guys, do you understand what you have created?" And the founders responded by saying, "Yes, it’s a platform for girls to sell items."
"No," said Mikuckas, "It’s much bigger.’” And he was right.
Today, Vinted has over 75 million users, is backed by a number of venture capital funds, and has made Mitkute a household name in Lithuania and further afield.
#7
When Men Think It’s Tinder (No Personal Info)
#8
Somebody Stop Me
#9
I Genuinely Didn't Know What To Say
As this listicle proves, the platform is not devoid of drama. And disputes are Vinted's curse, or main appeal, depending on how you look at it, reports the Guardian.
"The Instagram account @DMDrama documents fraught and often hilarious Vinted interactions to its 617,000 followers," reveals the media outlet. "Highlights include a potential buyer who offered 17p for a single pair of baby socks, a user who found a piece of broccoli in a pair of shoes and a pair locked in a tense six-page message thread over a minuscule stain on a £1.50 top."
@DMDrama’s anonymous founder say the worst offenders are “the Y2K girlies who love Brandy Melville – they’re very sassy”, or “the streetwear cool kids who get loads of money from mum and dad to spend on Supreme”.
#10
The Loveliest Seller I’ve Ever Encountered! 🥹 (No Personal Info)
#12
User Didn't Drop The Ball On Feedback
The IG account's founder says “Someone has died, or something to do with hospitals” are frequent excuses for not posting items on time – as are women claiming to be in labor.
"When buying from private sellers on Vinted, your rights are nowhere near as strong as when buying from a shop," warns the Money Saving Expert site. "Buy from a private seller and the only protection is that it's correctly described and the owner has the right to sell it."
#13
This Is Insane No (No Personal Info)
#14
That Old Trick
Dragons Exist 3 months ago (edited)
Having kids doesn't entitle you to anything, and neither does you or them having cancer. You could have a 2-year-old with stage 4 brain cancer and you still wouldn't be entitled to shit, I'm so fucking tired of how common & accepted guilt-tripping is
#15
I Came Across A Really Interesting Way Of Presenting Clothes And Wanted To Share
#16
What On Earth Is Going On 💀💀
Rick Murray 3 months ago
Isn't it amazing how people talk about reasons why they really want something, and then later insult that thing when the person won't accept their lowball offer? If it was me, I'd have been inclined to say £6 for shoes isn't happening, but for £6 I can supply a plastic shovel so you can keep on digging...
#17
What Would You Think If You Saw This Feedback On My Profile?
#18
Update : Used Wax Strips Found In Parcel
#19
The Joys Of Selling On Vinted
#20
Am I The Vinted Idiot Or Do I Bring Cheer To The People?
#22
Why Do Men…
#23
I Received A Parcel With A Live Bedbug. This Cured My Shopping Addiction
#24
Just Had A Nintendo Switch Shipped To Me In A Slipper Wrapped In A Sandwich Bag
#25
An Interesting Tactic (No Personal Info)
#26
Just Found Someone Who Poses All Their Items On Their Djungelskog And I Love It
#27
Im Scared Creep On Vinted That I Bought From Has My Address
#28
Does My Response Seem Snarky? (No Personal Info)
#29
Didn’t Realise There Was A Rule For Not Buying At The Asking Price LOL (No Personal Info)
#30
Just Seen This On TikTok (No Personal Information)
#31
Im Dying (No Personal Info)
#32
Buyer Won’t Give 5 Stars Because I Can’t Control The Weather
#33
Are We Being Serious
#35
Didn't Receive Skirt, Only A Picture Of The Skirt And Some Weird Photocard Thing???
#37
Not Mine But I Felt It Should Be Shared Here (No Personal Info)
#38
My First Message From A Weirdo!
#39
Funny But Rude “Buyers” (No Personal Info)
#40
Okay, I Know I’m Being Mean, But Come On I Said My Lowest And They Went £100.00 Under It. 😂😂
#41
Bought From A Seller - She Cancelled And Called Me A Chunky Cow Who Needs Surgery
#42
This One Made Me Laugh
#43
Jesus Christ
Mike F 3 months ago (edited)
Is there some context missing? ETA, I found the context: "So I bought a pair of trainers, when they arrived I saw they are clearly counterfeit (yes my bad for buying from someone with one review….), the user was blocked, I started a dispute as you do, not the first time I’ve had an issue and it got resolved. Then yesterday I get…. This "
#44
These Listings Always Make Me Laugh. (No Personal Info)
Tucker Cahooter 3 months ago
This is the second post I've seen so far using cats in the picture. Are cats the new bananas?
#45
Obsessed With This Account I Found (No Info Given)
#46
Bought A Leather Jacket For €20,24. Found A 20 In The Pocket!
#48
Not A Second Wasted
RoRoRomantasy 3 months ago
So does that mean they're watching? Seems like something from a cop show
#51
There's No Way I Jusy Paid £83 For... Some Takeaway Chopsticks
Mreoww 3 months ago
Here’s some context. “You can't make this up 💀 I bought a lot of collector's figures for £83. Waited over a week for delivery, excitedly ran over to the post office to pick it up, and my face dropped when I was handed this package :/ There's no way someone would genuinely sell these, right? Surely this was no mistake, I think the seller is trying to scam me :( I've filed a report for my money back, I really hope it goes through. Just wanted to share this ridiculous exchange 🥲”
#54
Drop The Craziest Review You’ve Seen
#56
Sellers Like This Make Me Want To Stop Using Vinted
#57
Weirdest Experience I’ve Had On The App
#58
It Would Seem Ive Upset A Buyer
#60
Sorry, What Kind Of Fever Dream Am I In?
#61
Am I Losing The Plot Here Or Are They Not Very Bright?
Rick Murray 3 months ago
I'm a male. I'm also an M, L, or XL and a 42, 44, 46, or sometimes a 48. Which may also correspond to a 2, 3, or 4. Sizing is gonzo and these days it seems to be more of a suggestion than an actual defined "size".
#62
Why Are People Like This…
#63
Threatened On Vinted
#64
I’m Sorry What??🤣🤣
#67
Oversharing Much...?
#70
This Interaction I Had Yesterday 😭😂
#72
Was I Right Not To Send The Item? (No Personal Info)
#76
So Tired Of This
#77
(No Personal Info) Im Laughing So Hard
#78
Rude Behaviour?
Rick Murray 3 months ago
Bloody hell. Some of these you read left to right, some down in columns. 😪
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What do you think ?
Divado 3 months ago
Well that collection of loonies has made me NEVER want to sell anything on any site anywhere.
Bartlet for world domination 2 months ago
I have learned so much on Vinted. For example, that an Italian Primark 38 does not equal a Dutch Primark 38 and that there are wild differences in what people call pink. Nobody has ever heard of white balance and the French are the best sellers :)
Divado 3 months ago
Well that collection of loonies has made me NEVER want to sell anything on any site anywhere.
Bartlet for world domination 2 months ago
I have learned so much on Vinted. For example, that an Italian Primark 38 does not equal a Dutch Primark 38 and that there are wild differences in what people call pink. Nobody has ever heard of white balance and the French are the best sellers :)
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