Overview
- Kats Preloved Closet posted a Facebook Reel saying she bought a Fendi handbag for £3.50 at a charity shop and accepted £400 on Vinted after initially listing it for £444.
- The Vinted title piled on keywords such as “RARE,” “Zucchino,” “Mini Mamma Baguette,” and “90s Bratz” to attract niche searches.
- She stated the bag was authentic, a claim reported by outlets without independent verification.
- Comments ranged from criticism that visible flips could push charity shops to raise prices to defenses that charities already receive the shelf price.
- Coverage noted charity-shop inventories are unpredictable, enabling designer finds to slip through, and commenters shared similar flips on eBay, Vestiere, and Whatnot.