Vinted Shoppers Share Anger Over Size Changes
Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has altered its sizing categories for women's and children's garments without notifying every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Response
Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category than originally posted because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches similar services.
They have suggested members to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Modifications
Earlier, the measurements included numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The new system has an alphabetical indicator and numerical range such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Member Stories
A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Another user, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she said.
Manual Updates
Charlotte Lunn, based in Derby, said she had been left angered due to the update requiring manual adjustment the measurements for "each individual item".
"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Service Background
The app has more than 100 million members, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: earlier, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
