Vinted Users Express Frustration Regarding Size Modifications
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has updated its measurement guidelines for women's and children's clothes but did not contact every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Backlash
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with other platforms.
They have suggested members to check their listings and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.
Size Classification Updates
Earlier, the measurements included one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement used to be a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Member Stories
A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
A different member, from Glasgow, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she said.
Required Changes
Another shopper, located in England, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the measurements for "each individual item".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.
It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance that an unexpected update within the service has received backlash: last year, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
