Vinted Shoppers Express Displeasure Over Size Modifications
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has revised its sizing categories for women's and children's garments failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Response
Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.
The company said the revised method more closely matches similar services.
The platform has recommended to review their products and adjust the sizing manually when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.
Measurement Approach Updates
Before the change, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she said.
Manual Updates
Charlotte Lunn, based in Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates 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.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million members, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has emerged as a preferred choice to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
