Vinted Members Voice Frustration Regarding Sizing Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has revised its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel without notifying all users about the change.
Online Platforms Backlash
Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
They have suggested members to review their products and manually change the size where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Measurement Approach Changes
Before the change, the sizes had both a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they will likely be quite upset," she explained.
Necessary Adjustments
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the sizing for "all her products".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million users, with 18 million British users.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
