Vinted Members Voice Displeasure Over Sizing Changes
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 all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.
The platform has recommended to examine their items and update the measurements by hand when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Modifications
Earlier, the measurements included numerical and alphabetical indicators, such as S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
A different member, located in Scotland, said garments she listed with size 14 tags were showing in the marketplace as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she explained.
Manual Updates
A different user, located in England, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Platform Context
The service features exceeding 100 million users, with 18 million British users.
It has proved a popular alternative compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance that an unexpected update within the service has received backlash: last year, Vinted reversed a change to its shipping options following member complaints.
