Vinted Users Share Displeasure About Sizing Changes
Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has altered its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Digital Channels Backlash
Many shoppers and sellers are posting online saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.
They have suggested members to review their products and manually change the size where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.
Size Classification Modifications
Before the change, the sizes had both one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Experiences
One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, 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 appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, based in Derby, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the measurements for "each individual item".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, because of my ongoing medical condition and Vinted sales have been crucial after experiencing income reduction," she stated.
Platform Context
The platform boasts over 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion that an unexpected update within the service has received backlash: previously, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
