A woman has sparked debate on Vinted after listing a 16-year-old Tesco dress for £7, leading to a heated exchange with a potential buyer who wanted it for less. Beth, the seller, originally bought the dress at age 15 and later wore it to her graduation, giving it sentimental value.
After a buyer showed interest, Beth reduced the price from £8.50 to £7.50, but received no response. She then offered it at a clothes swap, but it was not chosen. When she contacted the buyer again, the buyer asked for a further discount, offering £5, claiming the dress had little interest and was from Tesco.
Beth refused, stating the dress cost more originally and she had only worn it two or three times. The buyer countered with £6, which Beth also rejected. Frustrated, the buyer argued she was the only interested party in two years.
Beth defended her stance, saying she would be 'a bit sad' to sell it for less than the price of two cups of coffee. She told the buyer, 'You're not entitled to it, my love.' The buyer did not reply.
The incident drew mixed reactions online. Some criticised Beth for pricing a 16-year-old Tesco dress at £7, while others supported her right to set her own price. One commenter noted, 'Sentimental value should not up the price. If it's that sentimental, keep it.' Another said, 'Vinted is supposed to be a car boot sale vibe... I would just accept the £5.'
