Vinted Shoppers Share Displeasure Over Sizing Changes
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The popular resale platform has revised its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes failing to inform all users about the change.
Online Platforms Backlash
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
The company said the revised method more closely matches similar services.
They have suggested members to examine their items and manually change the size if necessary, which has left users frustrated.
Measurement Approach Updates
Earlier, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The new system has an alphabetical indicator and numerical range for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Stories
One content creator, 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.
Another user, from Glasgow, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she said.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, located in England, said she had been left angered due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she explained.
Platform Context
The platform boasts over 100 million shoppers, with 18 million British users.
It has proved a popular alternative versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.