Vinted Users Express Anger Regarding Size Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has updated its size classifications for female and kids' apparel without notifying all users about the change.
Social Media Backlash
Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification than originally posted because of the remapping.
The company said the new system was more in line with comparable marketplaces.
The platform has recommended to review their products and manually change the size where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.
Measurement Approach Updates
Previously, the sizes had both one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Another user, located in Scotland, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she stated.
Required Changes
A different user, located in England, explained she became annoyed due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial after experiencing income reduction," she explained.
Service Background
The platform boasts over 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: last year, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.
