Vinted Members Voice Frustration Over Sizing Updates
Members of the platform have expressed outrage after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has altered its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Backlash
Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with comparable marketplaces.
It has advised users to check their listings and manually change the size when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Measurement Approach Modifications
Earlier, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes an alphabetical indicator and numerical range like S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
A different member, from Glasgow, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she explained.
Required Changes
Another shopper, from Derby, said she had been left angered due to the update requiring manual adjustment the measurements for "each individual item".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Platform Context
The platform boasts over 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.
It has emerged as a preferred choice versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: earlier, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
