Vinted Users Share Displeasure Over Sizing Updates
Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has revised its size classifications for women's and children's garments failing to inform every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Response
Countless users and merchants are posting online saying Vinted listings now show a different size category versus the original listing because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
The platform has recommended to review their products and adjust the sizing manually when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Measurement Approach Modifications
Earlier, the sizes had both one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes an alphabetical indicator and numerical range such as S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Stories
A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, from Derby, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, because of my ongoing medical condition and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Platform Context
The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.
It has emerged as a preferred choice versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: previously, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options after backlash from users.
