Vinted Shoppers Voice Frustration Regarding Sizing Changes
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has updated its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel without notifying every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Backlash
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification than originally posted because of the remapping.
The company said the new system was more in line with other platforms.
The platform has recommended to examine their items and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Changes
Previously, the sizes had both one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Stories
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were displaying on the service as size 20–22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she explained.
Manual Updates
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the measurements for "each individual item".
"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million members, including 18 million in the UK.
It has proved a popular alternative compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: earlier, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options due to shopper criticism.
