Après avoir clairement décrit l'état du téléphone, comprenant une petite fissure sur le côté de l'écran, et en proposant de fournir plus de détails si nécessaire, j'ai reçu une première offre de 70 euros du acheteur. Ils ont ensuite accepté mon contre-offre de 100 euros, qui est proche de mon prix demandé de 107 euros. Cependant, quelque chose dans leur message m'a semblé inhabituel, et je n'arrive pas à chasser l'impression que la situation pourrait ne pas être tout à fait transparente. En tant qu'étudiant, perdre 100 euros aurait un réel impact, donc je veux agir avec prudence.
If you’re feeling uncertain, it’s wise to trust your instincts and block them.
This is classic scammer behavior. They often ask about issues or whether an item is in working order, even though all the details are already in the post. Then they start talking about sending it back. I would block them—it’s not worth the headache.
Trust your instincts. If I received this message, I would block them and move on, as it seems they’re already looking for reasons to send it back.
Trust your gut feeling and block them if something seems off. I’ve learned from experience that ignoring that instinct on Vinted always leads to regret. The item will sell to someone else, so unless holding onto it is a hassle or you’re desperate for the money, it’s best to follow your intuition even when it doesn’t seem logical.
Cancel the order or block them if they haven’t already. I’d also report them.
It’s difficult to say without more context, but if something feels off to you, it’s usually worth paying attention to. Trust your instincts, but also try to gather more information before making a decision.
In theory, you shouldn’t have an issue because the seller is required to send the item back after nonacceptance and will receive a refund. However, I’ve had returns go missing before, and even though the seller got their refund, I had to fight hard to be compensated for my lost item.
Based on the way they worded their message, I doubt I’ll get my money back or receive the item. While it’s reasonable for them to refuse a damaged product, they come across as a scammer.
The theory is flawed, and it doesn’t prevent the buyer from abusing the return policy.
I agree. Even without any malicious intent on the buyer’s part, it’s a flawed process.
Have you checked their reviews from other sellers? If your gut is telling you not to trust them, it’s best to avoid the risk, especially for that amount.
With 21 reviews, all of which are five stars, it’s worth noting that they sell many cases with phones—the same product they inquired about with you.
This is a red flag. You should block them.
It’s common to see issues with phone and laptop sales on here daily. I’d probably avoid using Vinted for these types of purchases.
Block the buyer.
If the seller is showing this many red flags before the sale, they will likely be a nightmare to deal with afterward. Keep in mind that when Vinted cancels a sale, neither party can leave feedback, so the seller’s rating doesn’t reflect these issues. You’re taking on too much risk—it’s best to avoid this transaction.