Vinted Members Share Frustration Over Size Changes
Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has updated its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Backlash
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with other platforms.
They have suggested members to check their listings and manually change the size where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Changes
Earlier, the sizes had both one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum such as S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
User Stories
A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Another user, from Glasgow, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she explained.
Required Changes
Another shopper, from Derby, said she had been left angered due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount for me since losing part of my income," she said.
Service Background
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, with 18 million British users.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: earlier, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.
