‘They should be ashamed’ mums cry as much-loved discontinued £3 nappy rash cream is flogged on Vinted for staggering £40
MUMS have been left horrified after Vinted users started flogging a discontinued nappy rash cream for £40… despite it originally costing £3.
The much-loved Metanium Nappy Rash Ointment was discontinued at the end of last year due to supply issues, leaving parents who swore by it absolutely heartbroken.
Preying on the ointment’s cult following, cheeky Vinted sellers are now reselling the product for a 1,200% markup on the auction platform.
Taking to Facebook, one mum fumed that the resellers “should be ashamed of themselves”, sharing a screenshot of one of the offending listings.
As per Vinted’s catalogue rules, it is prohibited to “sell items that you have not purchased for your own use but with the intent to resell them”.
It is also prohibited to use the platform to “generate a regular source of income or profit”.
Vinted users on Facebook shared that if such listings of the ointment are reported, then platform bosses will remove them.
One fumed: “People are ripping others off who are in desperate need.”
Another said: “I gave half a tube to a friend for free, as I just couldn’t bear the thought of her little one suffering from awful nappy rash. I wouldn’t dream of selling it.”
Unfortunately, the Metanium Nappy Rash Ointment has been discontinued permanently and will not be making a comeback – despite it being a go-to product for millions of mums.
A statement from the company reads: “Thornton & Ross has taken the decision to discontinue Metanium Nappy Rash Ointment.
“This is due to constraints that have impacted our ability to guarantee consistent supply and maintain the high standards of excellence we strive for in all our products.
“We understand Metanium Nappy Rash Ointment was a valued product and we assure you that this decision was not taken lightly.
“Our commitment to continuously providing effective and high-quality products remains unwavering.
“Though not a treatment for nappy rash, we continue to offer another product.
“Metanium Everyday Barrier Ointment, which is designed to provide effective protection against the irritants that can cause nappy rash whilst maintaining the skin’s natural barrier.
“We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience discontinuation of Metanium Nappy Rash Ointment may cause.”