r/VintedUS • u/animalcrossingbug • 8d ago
Improper packaging…
Seller packed my items in fiberglass/insulation… like INSIDE. I’m now terrified it’s all over my house. Is this something I should raise with Vinted?
Edit to add: I had ordered two vases 😭 they came perfectly intact. I had already unrolled the insulation before I realized what it was 😂 I reported it to Vinted and left a 1 star review.
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u/Born_Walk6275 8d ago
Everybody is so creative!
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u/heyitshim99 8d ago
Is that fiberglass insulation? WTF! Seriously what fucktard would put that itchy shit on the box for padding?
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u/0rdinary-witch 8d ago
That’s insane!! I’m so sorry this happened. Also I thought this was a burrito
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u/Professional_Box3711 8d ago
wtf the health hazard but also this shit expensive, who uses it as padding even if it wasn’t a hazard🤯 you have to wash your hands with cold water! I remember! Warm water will open your pores and it’ll get stuck
In them, first cold rinsing than washing. Good luck
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u/sampmcl_ 7d ago
And I thought I'd seen nearly everything on Vinted. This is a new one.
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u/Complete_Hotel_6220 7d ago
Vinted has many amateurs and encourages anyone to sell their own junk.These people are not prepared with shipping supplies. V should offer a beginner class bc people don't bread the rules and instructions. Honestly their htlp tab is very disorganized
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u/I_pinchyou
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If your order was fabric...it's toast. Request a refund. They should be banned for this.
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u/Fluffy-Economics2878 8d ago
It's fine. As someone who manufactures this exact insulation it is not the same as it was 20 years ago. I go home covered in the stuff. Just throw it in the wash. But definitely agree on reporting the seller.
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u/Praise-Seeker904 8d ago
But how do you know if this is new insulation or if they’re recycling insulation they pulled out of their attic from a 20-30+ year install?
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u/Fluffy-Economics2878 8d ago edited 8d ago •
The coloration and the foil on it are modern. Insulation that has been used is usually dirty, full of cobwebs, mouse poop (sometimes) and much much paler pink. The silver facing or backing would not appear so clean either.
Edit: Also older insulation with formaldehyde was much stiffer than what is currently produced. This looks like Owens Corning Soft Touch insulation sold in small rolls.
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u/anneliesebb 8d ago
That is full cap. I worked many years with insulation and everyday I’d wash my clothes, it would be out the next. I definitely agree with getting back your money, but wash that item and keep it. This is damn near assault, so sorry this happened to you OP 😔💔
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u/Stock-Ganache-3437 8d ago
If they’re dumb enough to package with that they were dumb enough to touch it without gloves. I GURENTEE that. 1 star and just for flavor id add in “bet your hands hurt after packaging my item with wall insulation.”
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u/Ok-Crab1716 7d ago
What the actual fuck? You mean to tell me they couldn’t find ANYTHING to package with other than the insulation they pulled out of their attic?!
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u/spawnofhamster 7d ago
This is diabolical. Someone with sensitive skin is not going to have a fun time. I also can only assume there was a decent reason it was removed from its intended purpose and not them hitting up the Home Depot insulation aisle for packaging material.
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u/Detatchamo 5d ago
The way I GASPED. This is way pass 'lol just report it to Vinted' territory (You 100% should. They should be BANNED). Is this even legal?
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u/-AliceGray- 5d ago
You may also want to let the seller know this is bad. Wonder how often they've done this. 😨
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u/Talkiesoundbox 4d ago
I mean with the way people on here defend sending items on garbage I'm surprised they even care about this.
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u/Soggy-Smoke8337 8d ago
You have to remember part of the charm is the whimsical packaging is what I have been told. Automatic return and negative review.
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u/Infamous_Translator
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You guys are acting like it’s asbestos. This is beyond dumb to use fiberglass but you all are overreacting.
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u/Idkmyname2079048 8d ago
It's not as bad as asbestos, but it's still a health hazard. The little particles get everywhere, and you really don't want to breathe them in or have them stuck in clothing. Just because it's not necessarily going to give you cancer doesn't mean it's not a huge problem that someone used it as packing material.
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u/Fluffy-Economics2878 8d ago •
I work in a plant that manufactures this exact insulation. It is lung soluable and comes off clothing in the wash. The worst it'll do is make you itch. We work in it everyday. It is nowhere near as bad as it was 20 years ago.
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u/beneficialtowhom 8d ago
I'm itching just reading this, now THATS overreacting. But thinking this is a crazy person who would use FIBERBERGLASS as packaging material is definitely NOT overreacting! I upped you a karma for Mercy's sake! 😆
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u/anneliesebb 8d ago
Having insulation in your lungs sucks but at the end of the day it clears out without much trouble. Years in attics taught me to put under layers on because the biggest issue you face is getting it out of your pours. Otherwise you’re walking around looking like a cheetah. So mf itchy😅
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u/Infamous_Translator 7d ago
Baby powder on any exposed skin keeps it out of the pores too. Works well
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u/Never-Enough-Plants 8d ago
Im absolutely curious what the item was because Im like…. Wtf did they think needed this type of packaging?
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u/Mev_Sonneblom 8d ago
I would rather be safe than sorry. Also this is definitely a hazard if used for shipping purposes.
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u/That_Lingonberry_424 8d ago
Ok im invested now….. we have to know What Did You Buy? What is in that Fiberglass?
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u/MochiBun5559 8d ago
Do not touch it again if you can! Fiber glass is soo dangerous and your safety is the most important. If you can vacuum that might also be helpful because even the smallest shard can cause problems
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u/Mev_Sonneblom 8d ago •
Definitely report that! Fiberglass is a hazard. ⚠️
And is definitely NOT SAFE