AN outraged shopper has claimed their 'shopping addiction has been cured' after appearing to find a 'live bed bug' in their Vinted parcel.
Sending Vinted parcels is down to the seller, not Vinted.
Generally, people use whatever box/bag/packaging they have lying around as long as it keeps the product safe, isn't relatively easy to break and the label fits.
It goes without saying that bed bugs are definitely not welcome.
Sold one of my leopard print coats on Vinted. Never felt more shamed in my life 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/uGL5JJ8lfm
— Tori (@blondietori88) January 22, 2024
Posting on the r/vinted Reddit thread, the shopper posted a picture of the bed bug alongside the caption: "I received a parcel with a live bedbug. This cured my shopping addiction."
Later, they posted an update: "Ps Jacket is in bin. Seller said sorry and refunded. I can't put in feedback; the order is cancelled. I have an issue now itching myself just thinking about it. Cured my shopping addiction."
People in the comments were equally disgusted.
One said: "She said sorry? Like whoopsie sorry for sending you a freaking PEST?! What is wrong with people I would be mortified if I send someone a bed bug".
Another commented: "NOOOOOOOOO !!!!! This is the worst thing I’ve ever seen or thought of when buying of Vinted ! Normally it’s just idiots who list stuff as very good when it’s clearly not …. But this is terrifying !!! My skins crawling".
Someone else suggested: "I freeze everything. Kills all bugs and is also suitable for delicate fabrics, shoes and bags."
However another replied: "Bedbugs can survive weeks to months at freezing temps unfortunately. Heat and poison are the best options for bedbugs, and even then they can be hard to kill because they hide easily behind baseboards, in electrical outlets, basically anywhere you can slide a sheet of paper."
