Vinted Shoppers Share Displeasure About Sizing Changes
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has altered its measurement guidelines for women's and children's garments but did not contact all users about the change.
Online Platforms Response
Countless users and merchants are posting online saying Vinted listings now show a different size category than originally posted because of the remapping.
The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.
The platform has recommended to review their products and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.
Size Classification Updates
Earlier, the sizing featured one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features an alphabetical indicator and numerical range for example S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
A different member, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she said.
Required Changes
A different user, located in England, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she said.
Platform Context
The service features exceeding 100 million members, including 18 million in the UK.
It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: previously, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
