By this point, we’ve all heard of Martin Lewis and his cash-savvy ways.
But, did you know there’s a forum for his creation, MoneySavingExpert?
Turns out, there’s a corner of the internet dedicated to people asking questions about their money woes or looking for general advice.
One message in the forum has garnered a lot of response and has totally divided readers.
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It revolves around clothes, and when things are truly ‘ours’ to do what we want with.
In a world that is dealing with the repercussions of fast-fashion, many people see apps as Depop and Vinted as a good thing that should be totally encouraged.
But it turns out, when personal feelings are involved, that’s not always the case.
Here’s the dilemma…
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The anonymous person asked yesterday (9 April): “Last year, I bought my daughter some new clothes to help her out as she's been struggling with money.
“I recently saw that she's put them up for sale on a popular buying and selling app. We wear the same size and I would have loved them.
“Should she have asked me if I wanted them before trying to sell them, or at least offered me a share of what she gets for them?”
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One person simply wrote: ‘No, they are hers to do with what she wishes.”
Other people thought the question warranted a more lengthy response.
Another person wrote: “It would be best to let her know gently that you would have liked first refusal on them as you felt they would suit you, but I think you have to let her keep all of the money that she has raised/raises.
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“Presumably she needs the money and you don't seem to have made it clear that you would be offended if she sold the clothes quickly. A gift is a gift. It is better to give without reservation that to tie up the gift will all sorts of expectations.
"I assume that if she had worn them for quite a while and then sold them on, you would be far less bothered.
”You could always buy them from the site where she has them advertised. She might be embarrassed when she realises who has bought them, so you might have to check with her first that she is okay if you bid on them.”
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A third person wrote: “No. The definition of 'give' is 'freely transfer the possession of (something) to (someone).' You haven't any rights to something you have given away.”
And a fourth said: “You mention yourself that you bought the clothes for her because you knew she was struggling financially.
“I'm not sure why you're now surprised that money is more important to her than clothes, given her situation.
“In any case, you have no claim on them. They were a gift, and she can do with them as she pleases. Let it go.”
The majority of readers had the same consensus - so it’s more than likely the daughter in question is racking up offers as we speak.
Topics: Money, Martin Lewis, Parenting
Kya Buller