Vinted Shoppers Voice Anger About Sizing Changes
Shoppers are voicing their frustration due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The popular resale platform has altered its measurement guidelines for women's and children's garments without notifying every member regarding the update.
Digital Channels Reaction
Countless users and merchants have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category than originally posted due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches similar services.
It has advised users to examine their items and update the measurements by hand when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Updates
Previously, the sizes had both one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has an alphabetical indicator and numerical range like S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Stories
One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
A different member, located in Scotland, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she explained.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, from Derby, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial after experiencing income reduction," she explained.
Platform Context
The service features exceeding 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: earlier, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
