Vinted Members Share Displeasure Over Sizing Changes
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has revised its size classifications for women's and children's clothes without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Reaction
Countless users and merchants have taken to social media claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category than originally posted due to the recalibration.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with similar services.
It has advised users to check their listings and update the measurements by hand if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.
Measurement Approach Changes
Previously, the sizes had both a single numeric size and a letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she explained.
Necessary Adjustments
Charlotte Lunn, from Derby, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the measurements for "each individual item".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial after experiencing income reduction," she explained.
Platform Context
The platform boasts over 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has proved a popular alternative compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
