Vinted Shoppers Share Anger Over Sizing Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has altered its size classifications for women's and children's garments but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.
Digital Channels Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification than originally posted because of the remapping.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
The platform has recommended to review their products and update the measurements by hand when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Measurement Approach Updates
Previously, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Shopper Stories
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," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she stated.
Required Changes
Another shopper, from Derby, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the measurements for "each individual item".
"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she said.
Service Background
The platform boasts over 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.
It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: previously, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
