'Cheeky' offers on Vinted

Just wondered what others opinions were on this.

I buy and sell loads on Vinted. I almost always put an offer in if I want to buy something because why not? If they decline and I still really want it I may still buy it, but if its been uploaded for a few weeks or longer, it's worth chancing a wee discount? In my opinion it literally does no harm and the person can simply decline it or even just ignore it altogether.
What I don't understand is when people message you back really angry that you made them an offer, even if its a small discount, saying something about how it's totally new or that it's in fab condition or they just uploaded and make it out like you've really insulted them.
If someone offers me a price on something I'm selling that is too low for me, I'll just decline and offer them what I'm willing to, or just decline and move on. I've never ever messaged anyone to tell them they're horrible or cheeky for daring to get a discount.
I get that everyone is on there to make a bit of money and some people genuinely need every penny, so its absolutely fine to decline offers! That's what the button is there for. I don't get the follow up messages 🄲
For context I haven't received any recently but I have in the past, however I only ever offer £1-3 lower depending on the price, especially if they only offer Royal Mail because that's always so expensive.

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I don’t always make offers but often if something’s been on for like over a week I do. I do always price stuff Ā£1-Ā£3 higher too tbh to account for offers. If someone buys it great, if someone offers after a couple days I’ll accept it or I’ll send offers to those who’ve favourited it if it’s been on over a week.

I’ve never been offended at people making offers though, it’s the whole point of the format of the app and why the option to make an offer is even there. At the end of the day an item is only worth what people are willing to pay šŸ¤·ā€ā™€ļø

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I don't think responding with why you won't take a lower price is saying the person is cheeky or horrible. It's justifying your price so the customer can decide if they are willing to pay full price.

I don't use vinted, but I do buy and sell on marketplace. I'm never offended by an offer, but I do sometimes explain why an offer won't work for me. I've also sent offers and don't care if the person declines them or explains why

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I personally don't make offers, I also don't see any problem with people making them. I think it's personal preference, for me I see it as everyone's on there to make money for one reason or another and if I'm not willing to pay what their asking I either clearly don't need that item or I'll just find a cheaper/similar listing I'm happy with :)

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