Giving “pre-loved” items and clothing a second chance at life can be accomplished through thrifting and secondhand clothing purchases. These practices can also help minimise waste and overconsumption. Vinted, a site with millions of registered users, is one where you can accomplish that.
However, packaging presents a challenge when selling anything. Perhaps in an effort to be as environmentally conscious as possible, some people choose to send things in unconventional ways. The most absurd, extravagant, and inventive ways Vinted vendors have wrapped their products are listed below. Who knew that a pizza box would make such a useful shipping container for a dress?
Vinted was contacted by Bored Panda to enquire about the company’s official stance on dubious packaging. They graciously consented to share their finest wrapping techniques with us so that we might be both inventive and useful!
1.My Vinted Frozen Pizza Has Arrived. The Dress I Ordered Arrived In This Packaging, Otherwise In Perfectly Good Condition, I Just Found It Very Funny
“Our community avoided 678,691 tonnes of CO2e emissions in 2023 by shopping second-hand on Vinted instead of new,” a Vinted representative told Bored Panda in a statement. Flying 512,414 times between London and Los Angeles is the equivalent of that. Naturally, there are still plenty of other things you can do, such as packing your gently used goods.
It is not only through second-hand shopping that Vinted believes they encourage their members to live responsibly. “We appreciate when members express creativity in their packaging—as long as it’s secure and doesn’t harm the goods being delivered,” an official from the company tells us. “Whether it’s using cereal or pasta boxes, recycled shopping bags, or other eco-friendly packaging options, we welcome inventive choices that are good for the planet.”
Vinted promotes innovative packaging, but they also stress how crucial it is to keep things safe while in transit. “When listing an item, choose the right package size, and to receive positive feedback from buyers, we recommend using clean, sturdy packaging materials,” they told us. “Together, by taking these small steps, we can all contribute to a more sustainable future.”
2.Wonder What That Is
3. Vinted Packaging Never Disappoints
While you go through this list, you might have the following thought: “How does the platform allow these ridiculous packages?” Nevertheless, Vinted doesn’t state clearly that sending earrings in a plastic Coke bottle is prohibited. But there are some guidelines for packing.
Their website states that using a cardboard box is the best way to package an order. Not ordinary paper bags, though, as those can easily get wet and harm the merchandise for the customer. According to Vinted’s website, “the box should be in good condition to protect the item from dirt and moisture during transit.”
4. Genius Or Just Wrong?
5. Genius
6. This Is Crazy
You must fill up the space left by the object if the box or bag is too large. Some opt to utilise 10-litre juice bags, such as the persons on this list. Of course, to each their own, but Vinted suggests utilising “bubble wrap, foam, paper, newspaper, or corrugated material.”
Generally speaking, the corporation says that using the option your closest carrier offers is the best choice for a shipment. Because various carriers have varying standards, it is also feasible for a carrier to refuse to send an item in certain circumstances.
7.I Had A Book “Packed” Like That And The Chick Got Mad Because I Reported It To Vinted. Basically, According To Her, It Was My Fault Because I Didn’t Peel Off The Label Properly
8.Great Recycling
9.I Got A Package From Vinted In A Garbage Bag
Established in 2008 in Lithuania, Vinted is an online marketplace for the sale or exchange of used goods. The idea for the platform came about when co-founder Milda Mitkutė was looking for a way to sell her old clothes—some of which were brand-new and still had tags on—because throwing them in the trash didn’t seem right.
10.Vinted Is A State Of Mind
11.Certainly An Interesting Way To Make Sure The Item Being Delivered Is Protected
12.This Wrapping Of A Baby Bouncer Is Straight Out Of A Horror Movie
A few days later, at a house party, she ran the idea of an online marketplace website past developer Justas Janauskas at two in the morning. He consented to create a website, which Milda uploaded her items to and encouraged her friends to follow suit, marking the formal start.
13.That’s Some Creative Shipping
14.I Ordered A Hat On Vinted. Look At This Packaging
15.Cowboy Boots Bought On Vinted. I Can’t Do This Anymore
These days, it’s a platform that serves consumers in North America and Europe who want to consume more responsibly, be authentic, make some additional money, and wear distinctive clothing. Although she is no longer as active in Vinted, Milda is still a shareholder. The previous estimate for the company’s valuation was $3.8 billion.
16.They’re Not Even Trying Anymore
17.Never Seen Anything Like It
18.Can’t Believe My Parcel Was Wrapped Like This
Naturally, Vinted is not alone in the online second-hand market; Poshmark and Depop are arguably the most comparable. Depop, for instance, strongly advocates for users to reuse packaging materials; they believe that saving the packaging you receive from other sellers is the best course of action.
19.I Bought A LEGO Set On Vinted. The Seller Shipped It To Me With A LEGO Eternals Box Turned Inside Out And Also Used Crumpled-Up Instructions As Packaging Material. I Was Shocked
20.Reminds Me Of My Childhood
21.That’s A New One. I’ve Received Parcels Wrapped In Some Dodgy Ways But Tin Foil And Tape?
Though they do advise against using cheap, low-quality packaging materials, you can be sure the material will survive at least one more trip if its original purpose was commercial shipping. “Sending an item out in a bag from the supermarket doesn’t give your customer the best possible experience, and can lead to damage in transit,” they write.
22.Honestly, Love The Creativity From Them
23.When You Sell A Beauty Doll Head On Vinted And Wrap It Up Without A Box. Sorry To The Receiver If I Give Your Daughter A Heart Attack On Her Birthday
24.This Is How Someone Mailed My Vinted Order. It Really Is The Wild West Of Packages
Conversely, Poshmark and USPS have a partnership. Free boxes and mailers are available for its sellers, and they can even be delivered right to their door. Depop has teamed with EcoEnclose, an eco-friendly packaging supplies store, to offer eco-friendly packaging as well. It can be cushioned with tissue paper or Greenwrap, a paper substitute for bubble wrap, and is composed entirely of recyclable materials. It is also water-resistant.
25.They Could’ve At Least Turned It Inside Out To Look Tidier
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