1️⃣ The Sellers' Plight 📱
Imagine posting a fabulous vintage jacket on Depop, only to find your payment delayed indefinitely. This nightmare scenario became reality for sellers on the platform, including streetwear aficionado @fentoozler791. Initially promised a $200 payout, they faced delays, non-responses, and a rollercoaster of postponed payment dates. It’s like waiting for a text back from someone you fancy, but worse, because it’s about your money.
2️⃣ Technical Troubles 🛠️
Depop, acquired by Etsy for a whopping $1.6 billion in 2021, faced a hiccup with its automated payouts system. A spokesperson, probably with a heavy heart and a lot of stress eating, finally admitted to TechCrunch that a glitch had caused these delays. While the issue has been resolved and pending payments processed, the saga highlighted the need for better communication and support for Depop’s sellers.
3️⃣ Fee Fiascos 💸
As if delayed payments weren’t enough, Depop decided to spice things up by testing an extra “buyers service fee,” seemingly at random. This move left sellers and buyers alike scratching their heads and reaching for their calculators. YouTube creator Just Old Things eloquently summed up the collective sentiment: “What the f— is our 10% covering then?”
4️⃣ Looking Ahead 🚀
Despite the turbulence, Depop’s user base continues to grow, with a 30% increase in daily active users worldwide this quarter. The platform now boasts 35 million registered users. Depop assures that it's implementing changes to avoid future payout predicaments. For those in the resale game, it’s a reminder of the thrills and spills of digital entrepreneurship. But hey, at least we’re in it together, right?
Will Depop's fixes retain its sellers?
