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YOU’D be hard pushed to find someone these days who hasn’t tried their luck on Vinted – with some even managing to turn reselling into their entire career.

However, there are some downsides to selling on the app, such as scams when buyers say they haven’t received the item you’ve sold them.

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If you’re a Vinted user, there’s a clever packaging tip you can try that should help you avoid being scammed[/caption]

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But there’s a clever way to avoid that happening, and it’s really easy too.

Double wrapping your sales means you’ve abided by Vinted’s packaging rule, and could swing a dispute in your favour if someone claims they’ve received an empty bag.

“As a seller, it’s crucial you double wrap your items before shipping,” Marc Porcar, CEO of QR Code Generator, explained.

“Otherwise, Vinted is likely to side with the buyer, and you may end up without the item or payment. 

“Vinted’s packaging rules state double wrapping, and by following them you can help tip the balance in your favour if a buyer lies about not receiving an item.”

If you’re worried that paying out for mailing bags isn’t the most environmentally-friendly approach, you can reuse packaging from previous deliveries to avoid contributing to landfill sites.

Another way you can reduce your risk of being scammed is to collect photographic evidence.

“Take a series of clear photos while packaging and shipping your packages to use if a buyer falsely claims an item wasn’t received,” Marc continued.

“Some Vinted sellers record themselves wrapping the package, ensuring visual proof of what was included and confirming that you followed the double wrapping practice.

“This can help strengthen your case for disputes.”

The photos you need to take are: the item before packaging, the item inside the package, the sealed package with the shipping label attached, and the package at the drop-off point.

If you can take a snap which shows the person’s address on the shipping label too, it helps make the package identifiable – which will also strengthen a case.

“If shipping via a post office that weighs the package, take a photo of the weight at home and again at the counter to help verify the item packaged,” Marc added.

“Mentioning to the buyer that the package has been shipped with photographic evidence recorded may help deter any scammers.”

AN Irish school attended by two brothers who were among 35 people deported to Nigeria say they have been left “devastated” in the wake of the event.

The two were part of a group made up of 21 men, nine women, and five children who were refused international protection.

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The recent charter flight was the third of its kind this year[/caption]

They were removed from the state on June 4 on a chartered flight to Lagos as part of an ongoing Gardai immigration operation.

But principal of St James’s Primary School in Dublin, which two of the children attended, said that the loss of their pupils left other students “devastated”.

Ciaran Cronin told RTE‘s Morning Ireland that the brother’s mum had an immigration appointment scheduled for July.

He opined that to “spring” deportations on children who thought they had an immigration appointment is “very cruel”.

Cronin said other children had witnessed the two boys’ belongings being packed up from their hotel rooms and put on a bus.

He explained: “On Wednesday morning they all came to school completely distressed, upset, visibly shaken by what they had seen at the hotel in the morning.

“They came to school then to tell us that. That’s how we found out what was happening.

“We had been in touch with the mother for a long time, knowing that they were going through the deportation process.”

Cronin added that the primary school had been advocating on the family‘s behalf.

He claimed that they had put in character references for the boys explaining that they wanted them to be let stay in the school.

But, he explained: “On Wednesday morning, when the children came in, we kind of knew it’s the end of the line for them, unfortunately.”

Cronin went on to say that the two boys were “really popular” in school.

He said: “They were part of the football team. They played the Cumann na mBunscol GAA tournament the last two years.

“Had loads of friends and got on really well with everyone.”

He described the two children’s deportation as “a huge loss” to the school.

And he added that teachers had to explain to the other pupils in the school that the boys weren’t coming back.

‘THEY’VE LOST THEIR FRIENDS’

He explained: “At home time yesterday pupils ran out in tears telling their parents that they’re gone.

“They’ve lost their friends, they’re looking to see if they have their WhatsApp, that they can contact them, and they haven’t been able to make contact with them since.”

Social Democrats TD for Dublin Gary Gannon accused the Minister for Justice of wanting to look tough in order to “send a message”.

He told RTE’s Claire Byrne: “I do not want to see a replication of what has happened.

“This cannot happen again. All of this can be done better.”

The Garda National Immigration Bureau confirmed yesterday that it continues to work with the Department of Justice on enforcing immigration policy.

‘CLEAR MESSAGE’

A spokesperson for the force said: “An Garda Siochana continues to work closely with the Department of Justice in implementing immigration policy.”

The Justice Department had previously said that they carry out deportations as a “last resort” when people have not left the country voluntarily.

Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan said removal operations of this nature “send a clear message” to people who remain in Ireland without permission.

He said: “Ireland has a rules-based immigration system. It is important that those rules are robust and enforced.

“The return of people whose applications have been refused and deportation orders have issued is the foundation of any modern rules-based immigration process.

“People coming to Ireland must follow the appropriate pathways for legal migration and these pathways must be adhered to and protected for our immigration system to work fairly and effectively.

“If a person’s application for international protection is refused and they are ordered to leave the State they must do so.”

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The principal of St James’ Primary School called the event “a huge loss”[/caption]

LIKE many mums, I’m already planning the summer holidays in Cornwall.

I’m budgeting carefully to make my money stretch as far as possible but unlike many of my mates, I’m not just watching the pennies this summer – I’m making them, too.

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Rebecca is renting out her Cornwall home to tourists[/caption]

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Rebecca rents out her 3-bedroom home in south Cornwall to tourists[/caption]

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She and her daughter move into a 20-year-old caravan in her parents’ garden[/caption]

So as my daughter Mabel and I splashing about at Jubilee Pool in Penzance, watch a kids’ show at the Minack Theatre and wander around the Eden Project, we’ll be earning while we’re relaxing.

I’m renting our family home in Cornwall to tourists, so we can earn an extra £10k over the peak summer months.

To make it work, Mabel, 7, and I are swapping our house for a caravan at my parents’ farm in north Cornwall.

People tell me that I’m mad to give up our comfy home to live in a less-than-glam caravan for six weeks with a small child.

PRECIOUS TIME

But while they’re glued to laptops or forking out for childcare, I’ll be bringing in enough money to cut back my working hours and spend more precious time with my daughter.

I’d much rather give up my sofa and Wi-Fi than work flat-out all summer, feeling like I’m failing my boss and my child.

My daughter and I live in a standard three-bedroom house at the edge of Cornwall’s Roseland Peninsula.

It’s not in one of the posh tourist hotspots like St Mawes or Portloe, where the seafront rentals go for between £4k and £8k a week.

But it’s definitely close enough to the sea to tempt holidaymakers looking for a more affordable base.

A 10-minute drive gets you to the fairytale-like Caerhays Castle or the long stretch of sand at Carne Beach and Pendower.

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Go a little further, around 20 minutes, and you’ve got the Lost Gardens of Heligan and Mevagissey’s working harbour and quaint shops.

I’ve teamed up with a friend who owns several holiday cottages nearby. Her properties get snapped up early, mostly by returning guests, so when someone misses out, she recommends my house.

Holiday costs in Cornwall have shot up since lockdown, and many people are pleased to find somewhere peaceful for well under half the price of a typical seafront stay.

Getting the house up to scratch for paying guests is the most labour-intensive bit.

I charge £2,000 per week and pay my friend a 10 percent commission, which works out at around £200 a week.

In return, I get lovely, respectful guests and none of the marketing and admin stress.

Our bookings for this summer are confirmed, and Mabel and I will be making the most of the great outdoors by July.

Anyone can rent their property out – you just need to ensure you have fire doors fitted and check the terms of your house insurance and mortgage. 

In London and some other places, you’re limited to a maximum of 90 days rental.

Most people I speak to assume that the hardest part is living in a caravan. But honestly, getting the house up to scratch for paying guests is the most labour-intensive bit. It’s no small task, so I do odd jobs here and there.

Though it’s only May, I’m already repainting scuffed walls and doors, booked a plumber to replace the shower, and filled the flower beds with marigolds and petunias.

In all, I’ll spend around £1,000 on repairs that probably need doing anyway.

It’s the thought of guests arriving that motivates me to get them done, instead of endlessly putting them off.

As for our own summer living quarters, the 20-year-old caravan isn’t exactly boutique.

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It’s been sitting, mostly disused, between an outhouse and polytunnel at the bottom of my parents’ garden for years. But it’s got everything you need for an outdoorsy summer.

There’s electricity, a toilet and sink in the outhouse. And I’ve kitted it out with a kettle, microwave, a second-hand fridge-freezer and a cheap double electric hob.

We’re bringing bunting, solar-powered fairy lights, an inflatable paddling pool and a fire pit for marshmallow toasting.

HOLIDAY HACK

I love to give the place a proper holiday vibe, even if there’s no fancy hot-tub or Instagrammable outdoor pizza oven.

We’ll venture into my parents’ house to make the most of the shower and bath, but even though mum asked us to live with them for the holidays, our different approaches to parenting make this nearly impossible.

A caravan seems like a healthy compromise, as we all get our own space, yet they will be close by on the farm.

Plus, my mum is happy to help with Mabel a couple of days a week, so I can keep my freelance business going.

Every Saturday, I’ll make the one-hour drive back to the house to clean, wash the sheets and towels and tackle any urgent maintenance issues.

Last year, I took a month off work and also paid off a chunk off the mortgage with the extra cash.

I first tried this money-making trick back in 2011, when I was a grad student in Devon living on a £14k a year grant.

Each summer, I’d rent out my waterfront flat for up to a week at a time, while working at residential summer schools and sleeping in student halls.

Instead of spending the extra money, I saved it up and eventually used it to put down a deposit on a second property in Cornwall.

But now I’m a single parent and mortgage interest rates are high, I’ve found myself relying on this holiday hack for the last few summers.

Last year, I took a month off work and also paid off a chunk off the mortgage with the extra cash.

It’s not always smooth sailing as caravan life does have its challenges, especially when it rains.

Come September, we’ll be grateful not to dash outside to use the loo in a downpour.

I would love to put the cash towards a summer spent abroad one day, in a place with guaranteed sunshine.

For now, a rustic British summer with my little one will do just fine.

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FATHER’S Day is fast approaching, but dads aren’t always the easiest to buy for.

But I’ve found the perfect solution: a 30-day free trial of Audible, with plans starting at just £5.99 a month after. 

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Audible, 30-day free trial (renews from £5.99/month)

If your dad is anything like mine, finding the right gift can feel like a bit of a mission.

Whenever I ask him what he’d like, I get the same familiar, “I don’t need anything,” response.

It’s one of those answers that’s both endearing and maddening, making the whole gift-giving process feel more complicated.

This year, though, I think I’ve found the perfect solution in Amazon’s Audible subscription.

Having used Audible myself for the better part of a year, I can confidently say it’s an ideal gift for dads who are impossible to shop for. 

And with Father’s Day just around the corner on June 15th, it’s what I’ll be gifting my dad this year. 

It’s something he wouldn’t think to buy for himself, and honestly, it beats yet another “Best Dad” mug or novelty socks by a mile.

The standard Audible subscription starts with a 30-day free trial and includes one audiobook per month, all for just £5.99 after the trial ends.

If you’re feeling generous or just want to make a bigger impression, the premium plan is worth considering.

With a premium subscription, your dad receives one credit each month to select any audiobook he wants, which he can keep even after the membership ends.

Plus, there’s unlimited access to over 10,000 additional titles and Audible Originals through the Plus Catalogue.

That’s the option I’m going with, because it feels like a thoughtful gift, even if you’re buying at the twelfth hour.

It gives him a whole month to explore Audible’s library, while giving me a chance to give a gift that feels more personal.

If your dad’s new to audiobooks and not sure where to start, Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey is a great shout, with a mix of stories, reflections, and odd bits of wisdom.

My own dad is a huge footie fan, with a small collection of football memoirs.

There are loads of great ones on Audible, including Alex Ferguson’s leadership lessons or Steven Gerrard’s stories from the pitch.

But whether he’s more into fiction or thrillers, the bestseller section is full of options that’ll keep him entertained.

All in all, Audible is a solid, no-fuss gift that shows you’ve thought about what he’d enjoy and will get you in his good books.

Audible, 30-day free trial (renews from £5.99/month)

Head to The Sun’s shopping Father’s Day hub for more gifting ideas and deals.

VOGUE Williams and Spencer Matthews have been forced to slash the price of their luxury South London flat by £1.3million.

The TV star couple have been hit with the fresh blow after failing to sell the property in more than a year.

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The luxury property has already been on the market for more than a year[/caption]

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It has its own gym and concierge[/caption]

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The couple want to move their family to Vogue’s native Ireland[/caption]

Vogue and Spencer had first listed the apartment for £5.25million after deciding to say goodbye to the city for a new life in Dublin.

But with it still on the market earlier this year, they dropped the asking price to £4.7million.

The swish four-bedroom property, which has a concierge and private gym, is now listed on property website Rightmove for £3,950,000.

The price reduction comes despite Vogue, 39, and 36-year-old Spencer‘s home having extensive features.

There are two huge reception rooms, a private roof garden/terrace, a bar and in-house cinema/media room.

The primary bedroom comes with an en-suite, with two more luxury bathrooms elsewhere in the property.

Vogue and Spencer had first put their home on the market in early 2024 with the view to snapping up a bigger property in Ireland for their three children – Theodore, Gigi and Otto – to grow up in.

Hailing from Ireland herself, Vogue has always had a house there and the couple also own a home in Jersey.

During their reality TV show, Spencer, Vogue and Baby Too, Vogue didn’t hide her desire to raise her family back on the green isle.

She also told Mail Online in 2023 how she had put their Irish property up for sale as they had found their dream home in Howth, Dublin.

Vogue said at the time: “It’s where I grew up, it’s the only place I’d want to live in Dublin, it’s by the sea, and when you’re working all the time in London, it’s nice to go back there.

“It’s the kind of place that our family can just be in forever.

“I suppose you’ll always feel like that but it’s such a beautiful house, it’s just slightly small as our kids are getting bigger, and our family is kind of expanding.”

Vogue and Spencer’s property plight comes after they were forced to deny repeated rumours that their marriage was in trouble.

The couple tied the knot seven years ago and Vogue was left furious after the whispers failed to go away.

Setting the record straight in March, she fumed: “It’s with great sadness that I have to let you know that Spen and I are NOT breaking up!

“I usually avoid addressing baseless and cruel rumours but this just keeps coming up.”

Vogue posted her fiery rant alongside a carousel of images showing herself and Spencer looking seriously loved up.

She went on to insist that rumours of a marriage breakdown were “absolutely not true”, adding: “More importantly I don’t want my children hearing these lies in the playground.”

Vogue concluded: “We’re not sure what the angle is or where it’s coming from but the whole thing feels very strange and mean.

“We’re very happily married and in love and I hope posting the truth on my own platform might make it stop.”

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Vogue and Spencer’s four-bed apartment now has a price tag of £3,950,000[/caption]

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NICO ALI WALSH is dreaming of fighting in the UK – having been left in awe at Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn’s classic.

Eubank beat Benn in their middleweight grudge match at Tottenham after 12 brutally classic rounds.

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Muhammad Ali’s grandson Nico with Chris Eubank Jr[/caption]

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The pair of nepo babies somehow managed to match the thriller their father’s treated fans to 35 years ago.

And it inspired Ali Walsh – grandson to boxing’s Greatest Muhammad Ali – to live up to his iconic surname.

He told SunSport: “I love Eubank. He’s an awesome dude and then the fight, I mean, just a quick side note, the fight that him and Conor Benn put on was absolutely amazing.

“They put it on for, not just boxing fans, but they put it on for the kids who come from legacy, the kids who come from backgrounds where their family has done something before them. They put it on for all of us. So yeah, that was amazing.”

Eubank fell out with his eccentric dad Chris Sr after trying to walk his own path in the sport.

But the two emotionally reconciled on the night of his fight with Benn – which helped inspire the iconic victory.

Eubank Sr never wanted his son to follow in his footsteps – and infamously banned him until Lennox Lewis helped convince him otherwise.

Reality TV cameras captured the moment Lewis talked Eubank Sr into allowing his 13-year-old son to box – paving the way for Jr’s career.

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Ali Walsh had a similar fight on his hands with his parents – and revealed it was his grandad who helped get him the green light.

He said: “My situation was a lot like that where I was trying to convince my parents.

“My grandfather was on board 100 per cent from the start, but I was trying to convince my parents to get on board.” 

Ali Walsh is now 15 fights into his career since turning professional in 2021, winning 12 times, losing twice with one no-contest.

As an amateur, he had 30 bouts and tried to keep his surname a secret until Mike Tyson showed up to one of his fights and blew his cover.

Ali Walsh returned with victory in Guinea against Ebenezer Sowah in May after a shock loss to Juan Carlos Guerra Jr in February.

The middleweight has twice fought in Africa – 50 years after his grandfather’s famous Rumble in The Jungle win against George Foreman in Congo.

Ali fought all around the world, including England and now Ali Walsh is desperate to do the same.

He said: “Let me tell you something, if I fight in the UK, if I get told that I’m fighting in the UK, that would change my life.

“That’s the one place on earth I’ve always wanted to fight. Seriously, London or anywhere in the UK. 

“The boxing fans in the UK are better than anywhere on Earth. They’re better than here in Vegas and Vegas is the capital of the world for boxing but I would love to fight there.” 

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