Vinted Members Share Anger Regarding Size Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has revised its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel without notifying every member regarding the update.
Digital Channels Backlash
Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
It has advised users to examine their items and manually change the size where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Updates
Before the change, the sizes had both numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
User Experiences
A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she said.
Manual Updates
Charlotte Lunn, based in Derby, said she had been left angered due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she said.
Service Background
The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion that an unexpected update within the service has received backlash: last year, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
