Key Facts

• A man named Martyn sold a Christmas-themed puzzle on Vinted for $2.65 (£2).
• The buyer asked for the puzzle to be wrapped in Christmas gift paper with a blank gift tag.
• Martyn shared the buyer's request on Instagram Threads, attracting 264,000 views and 2,200 likes.
• Many online commenters found the request amusing, with varied reactions from laughter to disbelief.
• Martyn decided not to fulfill the buyer's request and would only respond if the buyer complained upon receiving the item unwrapped.
• A 2024 survey by YouGov indicates more U.S. consumers buy second-hand products offline than online, while British consumers do the opposite.
• Online platforms like Depop, Vestiaire, Vinted, and eBay are popular in the UK for second-hand shopping.
• The post about the unusual request sparked different opinions online, with some siding with Martyn and others supporting the buyer's festive spirit.