Not getting that, but the page seems to have hickups all the time, the only problem is that while it is bad, most other sites are even worse.
Vestiaire Collective experiences?
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Not getting that, but the page seems to have hickups all the time, the only problem is that while it is bad, most other sites are even worse.
I feel you...lol.. I posted a LV inclusion hair clip for sale and my messages were exploding with people offering between 30 and 50 % of the requested price. One actually and politely told me, after refusing her low offer, to contact her later to negotiate since the item wouldn’t sell for that price. I sold it in less that half day ...
Im up for having an open channel to ask and get more details on an item since it would help me to make a decision on purchasing, but indeed many has taken it as an open door for hassle. Many seem time wasters, others are just trying to push their luck While a short percentage are really interested on the item.
in another platform, the number of people pushing and harassing for an item was so strong that I ended up removing it and just placing it back a month later.
BTW, have you ever experience plagiarism? I usually write long and detailed description of my items, including some advice on how to wear it. Yesterday, a friend of mine told me that a similar sweater I had for sale, has been posted with identical description, down to the advice, size and details, that she felt compelled to ask the vendor about it ...
No, Im not getting it, just the one asking to list your items for a chance of a cupon..
I worked in journalism and now in PR, plagiarism is something that happens all the time...
I really do not like VC, but the other option is Rebelle, and that is just the pits, they are dishonest, lying through their teeth, claiming to find a flaw and keep the item so they can sell it and charge you more, HEWI is semi OK, with Videdressing you spent a fortune on sending (getting a fraction of the postage costs back) the "buyers often only want to wear it to an event and send it back soiled and you have hell on wheels with them doing anything. Currently having an issue with a parcel that arrived damaged after the buyer decided it didn't fit (yes, reading measurements is too much to ask) and they claim I should have refused, errr, Covid - not a chance, the parcel is left at your doorstep, they ring the bell and drive off once you open the door. One site in Poland, they will not confirm receipt, they will not reply to messages... There is JoliCloset, but the site has little traffic and people making offers are just time wasters, or kids being bored and the software worries me a lot. So I guess I am stuck with VC for the moment, I am always hoping something better comes along
in the past couple of months I bought on VC a pair of Prada socks, a vintage YSL blazer, a pair of Gianvito Rossi pumps, and I need to stop 
eventhough I have my eyes on some silk blouses....I have been really happy to buy second hand at a fraction of the new price very special items.
It´s been fine. Only one experience where after accepting my offer the seller decided she didnt want to sell afterall. I get that it´s not easy being a seller...
Some are very good at creating a sense of urgency/scarcity, answering all measurements questions...and some don´t bother giving any measurements or answering any question at all.
eventhough I have my eyes on some silk blouses....I have been really happy to buy second hand at a fraction of the new price very special items.
It´s been fine. Only one experience where after accepting my offer the seller decided she didnt want to sell afterall. I get that it´s not easy being a seller...
Some are very good at creating a sense of urgency/scarcity, answering all measurements questions...and some don´t bother giving any measurements or answering any question at all.
Could be that the item got damaged? Also I noticed that notifications don't always come, you don't get the email that somebody asked a question or that an item was sold, etc
So far everything has been good.
I recently sold a bag in a price that I listed. I had to hold my ground and I am glad that I did. I knew that the asking price was already low and still users would to try to lower the price even lower. Switched the make an offer off like other users here have advised. That has done wonders.
Bought a Comme des Garçons wool skirt yesterday. Despite the make an offer option, I opted not to use it. It was only 90€ after all. I hope it will arrive in a condition as described in the listing.
I recently sold a bag in a price that I listed. I had to hold my ground and I am glad that I did. I knew that the asking price was already low and still users would to try to lower the price even lower. Switched the make an offer off like other users here have advised. That has done wonders.
Bought a Comme des Garçons wool skirt yesterday. Despite the make an offer option, I opted not to use it. It was only 90€ after all. I hope it will arrive in a condition as described in the listing.
People go to vestiaire for secondhand bargains and I think that's great. I do that too. I guess my problem is that some people will go there thinking that the prices are too high as it is and would try to haggle the prices down. While some sellers may have unrealistic expectations regarding the resell value, I would say most of the asking prices are more than decent. I mean I don't think one should expect to have, lets say a good condition Dior dress for 100€.
I am like you, if an item is listed for a good price, I buy it, I hate that haggling and trying to get something for nothing, if I can't afford it, I can't afford it... Funny thing is, I have a dress up that I never wore, quite cheap, same price range as Dior, but people are trying to get it for less than a H&M dress, it is still available in the stores, bought it this year before Covid really hit and then couldn't take it back as I was sick myself and traveling 2 hours for a return seemed outrageous. Brand new with all tags, retails still for 2400 and they think I am selling it for 50? I rather shred it. I think I got it on for 150, which is a really good price, given brand and condition (new with tags and tag shows retail price) and one argued that she can get several dresses from Primark (yup, she said Primark) for that price, I couldn't stop myself and replied "I think you should!"
Hi ladies, glad I’ve found this thread as I am really concerned and disappointed about the new payment system that Vestiaire Collective has put in place, since they have removed the “Wallet” for sellers. I’ve got the “Expert seller” badge as I sell a lot and always send my items in 24 hours or less, 100% compliant. But this badge serves to nothing. They have removed the Wallet and this means you will get paid once the item has been sent to buyer, AND not immediately, but the following Wednesday. That’s insane! They play with our money.
I will supposedly be paid next Wednesday for a Bottega Veneta bag that I sold last week, and I have three more bags sold that are on their way via UPS to their offices... I am super worried that the changes they are making on their website will somehow affect payments, I just cannot sleep. It’s a lot of money.
I was just wondering if any of you has recently been paid through the new system, without the Wallet option? How has it gone? Is it fast or does it take more time? All comments and experience will be highly appreciated, as I am really worried about this new payment system they have just implemented
I will supposedly be paid next Wednesday for a Bottega Veneta bag that I sold last week, and I have three more bags sold that are on their way via UPS to their offices... I am super worried that the changes they are making on their website will somehow affect payments, I just cannot sleep. It’s a lot of money.
I was just wondering if any of you has recently been paid through the new system, without the Wallet option? How has it gone? Is it fast or does it take more time? All comments and experience will be highly appreciated, as I am really worried about this new payment system they have just implemented
i’m not sure I know what you mean, the payment system was always that you get paid after they have sent it to the buyer, usually the same day or one day after it passes inspection, if you got the expert badge you must have had at least 5 successful sales in the last 6 months and know how it works. Their payment system isn’t new, I seem to remember that a few years ago they paid every 2 weeks and their wallet was for keeping money from sales in sort of a virtual wallet, that you could then use for purchasing items. I always preferred to pay with a CC, just in case something went wrong.
Compared to how it used to work, it’s pretty fast, I don’t recall that they ever paid immediately, there was always payment on a certain day of the week, understandable because it makes the admin easier. I’m just totally confused where that’s new. The wallet was phased out quite a while ago, possibly for security reasons? I’m not aware that they ever paid immediately.
The badge just shows buyers that you sell a lot and are a reliable seller, it has nothing to do with payments, since you got the badge, this really shouldn’t be new to you.
Ok, then I guess this change in the payment system to sellers must be something happening only in Spain. Sorry to have bothered you! I have contacted the Finance team of Vestiaire Co to clarify. Thanks and have a lovely day!
Were you previously paid before they sent it to the buyer? Because as long as I can remember it was always after it has been sent to the buyer (usually 1 day after it is through authentication and inspection), in the past authentication could take ages, but they seem to have sorted that out.
Yes. The moment they confirmed the article was compliant, the money was on the Wallet (in maximum 24 hours) and you could order a transfer to your bank account. You didn’t have to wait until the next Wednesday. I have sold more than 20 items in the past month and I’ve been selling at VC for 7 years now. Just wanted to know if somebody had any experience with the new payment system. But again, sorry, I live in Spain and maybe there are different rules for each country.
Thanks anyway!