Vinted Users Share Anger Over Sizing Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has updated its size classifications for female and kids' apparel but did not contact all users about the change.
Digital Channels Reaction
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches similar services.
They have suggested members to examine their items and manually change the size if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Modifications
Previously, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, such as S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes an alphabetical indicator and numerical range such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Stories
One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she stated.
Manual Updates
A different user, based in Derby, explained she became annoyed due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial after experiencing income reduction," she stated.
Platform Context
The platform boasts over 100 million users, with 18 million British users.
It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: previously, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
