Vinted Shoppers Voice Displeasure Over Sizing Modifications
Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has altered its size classifications for female and kids' apparel without notifying all users about the change.
Social Media Response
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a different size category than originally posted because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
The platform has recommended to check their listings and update the measurements by hand when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Measurement Approach Updates
Earlier, the sizes had both a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has an alphabetical indicator and numerical range for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - for example a size L was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Member Stories
A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Another user, from Glasgow, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Manual Updates
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, said she had been left angered due to the update requiring manual adjustment the measurements for "each individual item".
"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Platform Context
The service features exceeding 100 million members, including 18 million in the UK.
It has emerged as a preferred choice versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: previously, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.
