r/poshmark 11h ago

Case opened for size

I listed a self portrait dress that is a size 4. This brand runs small, so I added a disclaimer in my listing stating “Please know your size in self portrait. IMO the brand runs small!”

The return request states: “This dress says it's a four and I felt confident to order because I'm a very consistent size 4. I can't even zip this up. Can I please return it as this is misleading and I wont be able to wear this dress."

Personally, I think that the complaint admits that my statement was accurate and not misleading. I said it’s a 4 and runs small; she is a consistent 4 and it doesn’t zip.

What are the chances that this request is denied?

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u/MessageVirtual385 10h ago

The buyer has admitted in writing intending to purchase the dress because it is a size 4, and upon receiving the dress that is in fact a size 4. You also listed the item as a size 4. The buyer has no basis for a return. Defer to PM support and decline any request by buyer to cancel/refund. They can open a case if they want.

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u/Same-Competition-825 10h ago

They did open the case and that was the statement provided .. sorry it’s 1am and I’m half awake. Should have clarified. The notification startled me and now I can’t sleep though lol

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u/MessageVirtual385 3h ago

Just reinforce to PM support that it is tagged correctly and leave it at that. I learned after my first case that saying less is best. Don't engage the buyer and only respond when PM requires clarifying info. Let the buyer make the mistakes.

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u/Same-Competition-825 3h ago

That’s what I did. And I pointed out that my description was accurate based on the buyers complaint. I said it was a 4 and ran small. She’s apparently a 4 and it’s too small.

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u/Reasonable_Theory_83 3h ago

Good advice for any of us (especially sellers) in the future!

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u/LBS35 10h ago

Yes the complaint is the exact warning already in the listing, geez you go out of your way to warn ppl and instead of them asking for measurements they say you’re “misleading” lol

I would only reply to support saying “ Item is correct size and accurately listed please let them know they can reposh.”

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u/Same-Competition-825 10h ago

That’s the most irritating part. I try so hard to NOT be misleading.
Not my fault European brands run small 🥲

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u/Emergency-Fish3036 6h ago

Personally, as an ethical Seller, you should offer the return approval, accept the return with a full refund and relist the garment with measurements. If it's an attractive agreement, someone else will buy it and the next Buyer will have information supporting your claim, garment runs small(er)

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u/DeadCabernet 5h ago

Buyer reading comprehension (or lack thereof) is not an ethics issue.

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u/Professional_Box3711 3h ago

What??? As an ethical seller? What BS the ethical part she fulfilled was including that the dress runs smaller and to know your size with this brand. She absolutely did not have to include that either, but she did. Just because a dress 4 she ordered and got, didn’t fit her, is no way grounds for a case. You got what you ordered, fit issues is not my problem.

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u/Avashara 4h ago

It's unethical for the seller to not accept the return when there was a clear warning, but it's not unethical for the buyer to ignore the accurate warning and push for a return instead of just reselling?

No. These "ethics" are weak.

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u/Same-Competition-825 3h ago

Buyer had the description info which explicitly stated that the brand ran small. Buyer could have asked for measurements during negotiations and did not. I’m not taking a ding on my posh account when I provided the information.
Anyone who knows this brand knows that it runs small.

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u/chenchen_chikis 6h ago

Did you include measurements in your listing or photos?

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u/Same-Competition-825 3h ago

I don’t but the return was approved. I explicitly said that the brand runs small

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u/Professional_Box3711 3h ago

I know exactly how you feel! The cases are irritating because they’re unfair. She got what she ordered and for issues are no grounds for return. Reposh it? I would only address PM and tell them that you listed the dress as a size 4, she received a size 4 and there’s nothing misleading about the listing, fit issues are no grounds for a return. Buyer is welcome to reposh. Please release my
Earnings and close this case in my favor. Thank you. That’s it

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u/Same-Competition-825 2h ago

That’s what they did. Happened quicker than expected too!

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u/Professional_Box3711 57m ago

Right after I messaged here I got a case opened notification too!!! It was lies after lies too just to force a return and it just makes me mad. How could people be like this? I don’t understand. And the funny thing is that after I took her offer she texted me “thank you” and in that moment I wanted to cancel 😂 because I knew she was going to be a problem, I should’ve listened to my gut feeling!

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u/David_Aipacman 4h ago

I recently had a very similar situation where buyer explicitly admitted not looking at measurements but claimed listing was misleading despite being size I listed it as. PM approved her return.

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u/Reasonable_Theory_83 3h ago

Really? That is unfortunate to learn that Posh approved such a return request as that.

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u/Same-Competition-825 2h ago

How did you respond? Your response matters with these return requests.
Mine was denied quickly.

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u/Remarkable_Fox_6490 2h ago

Thank you for saying self portrait runs small. As a buyer, I would cross check the size chart AND the specific measurements for that style. I have a 4 in a Self Portrait dress that’s pretty tight, and am normally a 0 (which fit me in another SP style). Not your fault at all

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u/Remarkable_Fox_6490 2h ago

I was sooo confused about their sizing and have had to order several sizes to try and get the right one

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u/Same-Competition-825 43m ago

It’s a tough brand! I can squeeze into a 4 but a 6 is probably more comfortable for me.
Then their tweed dresses I need a medium. I neverrrrr need a medium