A Vinted seller has ignited a fierce online debate after standing firm on the £7 asking price for a 16-year-old dress originally purchased from Tesco. The seller, named Beth, found herself locked in a tense negotiation with a potential buyer who believed the price was too high for the aged high-street garment.
The Sentimental Standoff
Beth listed the dress, which she first bought at age 15, on the popular resale platform Vinted. She had a strong personal connection to the item, having worn it to her graduation ceremony and to a joint celebration for her 15th birthday and her mother's 50th. Initially asking £8.50, she reduced the price to £7 for an interested party and even provided photos from her graduation day to showcase the dress.
Despite her efforts, the buyer began to haggle aggressively. After Beth offered a further reduction to £7.50, the shopper countered with a request for an even lower price, eventually stating she would pay only £5. Her justification was that the dress "hadn't had much interest" and was "from Tesco".
"Not the Price of Two Coffees": Seller Holds Firm
Beth refused to drop her price, explaining to the buyer that the dress cost more than £5 sixteen years ago and had been worn only two or three times. She expressed that selling it for "less than the price of two cups of coffee" would make her "a bit sad". The negotiation reached a stalemate when the buyer's final offer was £6, which Beth also rejected.
The exchange grew terse, with the frustrated buyer claiming she was the only interested person in two years. Beth responded firmly, telling her, "You're not entitled to it, my love. I can either sell it for what I want on here or swap it for something of equal value to me." The potential buyer did not reply after this.
Online Reaction Divides Opinion
After sharing the story online, commenters were split. Some criticised Beth's stance, with one person stating, "Sentimental value should not up the price. If it's that sentimental, keep it." Another questioned the value, commenting, "£7 is high for a 16 year old, Tesco dress surely?!" Others advised her to accept the £5, noting that Vinted has a "car boot sale vibe".
However, Beth also found supporters who defended her right to set her own price. One defender argued, "You can sell your stuff for whatever price you want because there will always be someone willing to buy for that price." Beth later conceded she might have been "a tiny bit" difficult but felt the buyer was acting entitled by demanding such a knockdown price for an item of personal significance.
The incident highlights the often-unwritten rules and clashing expectations on second-hand selling platforms, where personal attachment meets hard-nosed bargaining.
