At a flea market in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a sale nearly escalated to police involvement after a vendor realized that a SKIMS bra had been sold to a customer at a significantly lower price. The customer recorded the incident and posted it on TikTok, explaining that an elderly woman at the stall had told them the prices were low. They purchased four SKIMS underwear pieces, reportedly priced at $12, and completed the transaction.
> @ivvanmua
> backstory >> granny welcomed us in and said they buy bulk and prices are cheap. We picked up skims and the lady said $12 for all 4 items. Once we pay we walk away and the vendor comes and makes granny yell for us to come back because she heard us say skims as we were walking away…
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Shortly after leaving, the buyers were called back by a woman who claimed ownership of the merchandise. She insisted they had paid too little for the SKIMS products and demanded the items be returned. The pregnant vendor explained that the elderly woman was merely assisting her and was unaware of the correct pricing. “Can I have my stuff back, please, because I know they’re not worth what she sold them to you for?” she said. She added, “As you know, Skims do cost a lot. And I do pay a pretty penny for them. So I don’t sell them for three bucks.”
However, the buyers refused to return the products, prompting the vendor to threaten police involvement. “I can get the cops involved, too, because this is my stuff,” she warned. The buyers countered by arguing the elderly woman was effectively working for the vendor. The seller quickly denied this and asked to search their bags. The dispute between the two parties continued until the elderly woman admitted to her error in pricing. Despite her admission, the buyers insisted on keeping the items, stating, “We made the sale and the sale is final.”
The video quickly went viral, splitting viewers over who was in the right. One user sided with the buyers, stating, “A DEAL IS A DEAL.” Another added, “Once you leave, the transaction is over.” A third suggested the vendor should take responsibility for the misunderstanding.
Meanwhile, others faulted the buyers for not recognizing the elderly woman had made a mistake. One commenter wrote, “C’mon, you know it was a mistake. She is a pregnant woman, granny made a mistake – give the stuff back.” Another stated, “Grandma made a mistake, it’s not exactly their fault either. Support their business and be decent human beings and pay for what they’re worth.”
Was this simply an honest error on the part of the seller?
