Unusual Vinted antics exposed from haywire haggling to tops wrapped in nappies

How much would you pay for Central Cee’s used plaster? Sounds weird, but it’s a question you might well end up asking yourself while scrolling through Vinted.

Whether you’re a sustainable shopping queen or a bargain hunter, the app is fast becoming a go-to for second-hand shoppers online – which means it’s also attracting all kinds of bizarre interactions. The platform currently has over 16 million users in the UK, an entire 20% of the population.

From celebrity plasters, to haggling over £4 tops, to cereal-box packaging, Vinted’s weirdest encounters have been going viral on sites like Facebook and TikTok. So, let’s get into it: what are some of the more unusual interactions on the app?

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Strange sales

If you’ve spent long enough scrolling through the app, you will have undoubtedly seen some peculiar items – and services – on offer.

Recently, a seller put up what they claimed was Central Cee’s used plaster for £2500. “What you see is what you get,” the seller wrote. They claimed the plaster was worn by the rapper on September 12th 2024 while staying at the Ritz. “His plaster on his arm accidentally fell off so I picked it up and put it in my pocket.” They added: “No time wasters, serious offers only.”

Used plasters aren't the only celebrity commodity fetching big bucks. Billie Eilish's Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour in the UK featured distinctive blue confetti in the shape of stick men. Now, they're fetching some high prices on Vinted, with one user offering a what they claim is the concert confetti for £3333 on the app. As per their description, each single piece of confetti is £4.

A Reddit user received an unexpected surprise after ordering a trench coat from a Vinted seller. In the pockets, they found a "sleeve" of Viagra. They informed the seller, who had sent it on behalf of their partner. The seller responded: "That's news to me about them too!"

Haywire haggling

One of the most frequent subjects of frustration regarding Vinted are low-bar offers and misplaced haggling. From arguing over fast-fashion t-shirts to accidentally offering more than the original asking price, some users clearly need a lesson in bartering – which this viral interaction clearly delivered.

A Vinted buyer was attempting to purchase a Barcelona shirt listed for £14.50 and an initial offer was sent in at £10. This was declined by the seller, who said they were willing to offer it for £14. After some more bartering, the seller generously reduced their accepting offer to £13.50.

“Come on Alex,” the buyer implored. “Let’s talk business.” They then kindly attempted to explain: “I started with a low offer of £10 which should have summoned a counter offer in the middle of £12-£12.50.”

The seller responded: “Fair play mate but I’m trying to buy a guitar.” They then quoted Tesco: “Every little helps.”

The buyer responded “Understandable Alex, but let’s look at facts.” He explained that while the seller was looking to raise money, he was also looking to save as much as possible. “In theory an offer of £12-13 seems reasonable to both parties.”

The seller countered that he had to “survive the pain” of being a Tottenham fan and that he had also been taught how to strike a hard bargain by the club owner Daniel Levy. “I simply must insist upon a transfer fee of £13.20 plus 30p in add ons.”

The buyer shared his condolences, but then revealed that he was suffering from a blow to his own football team. “I believe both of us are suffering so how about we say a £13 transfer fee and leave it at that.” The seller finally accepted the offer and the buyer achieved a discount of £1.50.

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Peculiar packaging

Some Vinted users have reported receiving packages in unorthodox packaging, like cereal boxes and even crisp packets. And while these can perhaps be seen as creative takes on sustainable packaging, sometimes it can be taken too far.

A Vinted user went viral after claiming to have received a £3 top in a used nappy. After complaining to the seller, the seller responded: “I sent it in a clean nappy and nappy bag to recycle and repurpose it?” They then said their husband must have accidentally wrapped it in a dirty one and suggested the buyer could “clean it in the wash”.

Another Vinted buyer recently posted about their experience ordering a Nintendo Switch on Reddit. They said they received the game console wrapped up in a furry slipper which had also been wrapped up in a sandwich bag. They wrote on Reddit: "Somehow it isn't broken."

According to Vinted’s own guidelines, packaging should be sturdy, appropriate inner packaging should be used to stop items moving around, and labels should be properly attached to the packages. Fragile items should also be packaged separately and clearly marked. They add that, when available, you can use carrier-provided packaging.

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