Vinted Shoppers Express Displeasure Over Size Modifications
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has updated its sizing categories for women's and children's garments without notifying every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Backlash
Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification than originally posted because of the remapping.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with other platforms.
The platform has recommended to review their products and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.
Size Classification Changes
Before the change, the sizes had both numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Stories
A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
A different member, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she said.
Manual Updates
A different user, based in Derby, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the measurements for "each individual item".
"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Platform Context
The platform boasts over 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.
It has proved a popular alternative compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
