Vinted Users Share Frustration Over Sizing Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has revised its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes without notifying every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Backlash
Countless users and merchants have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
They have suggested members to examine their items and update the measurements by hand when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Modifications
Earlier, the measurements included one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Accounts
Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Another user, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she stated.
Required Changes
A different user, from Derby, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has emerged as a preferred choice versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion that an unexpected update within the service has received backlash: previously, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods following member complaints.
