Vinted Shoppers Share Displeasure Regarding Sizing Changes
Members of the platform have expressed outrage after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has altered its measurement guidelines for women's and children's garments failing to inform all users about the change.
Online Platforms Response
Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display a different size category compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.
It has advised users to check their listings and update the measurements by hand if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Modifications
Before the change, the sizes had both numerical and alphabetical indicators, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Stories
A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they will likely be quite upset," she explained.
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".
"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and selling on Vinted has been paramount for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Service Background
The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
