Vinted Users Voice Frustration Over Sizing Updates
Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has updated its sizing categories for women's and children's garments without notifying every member regarding the update.
Digital Channels Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category versus the original listing because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
It has advised users to examine their items and manually change the size when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.
Size Classification Updates
Before the change, the sizes had both one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Stories
Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Another user, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she said.
Required Changes
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Service Background
The platform boasts over 100 million members, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has emerged as a preferred choice versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: earlier, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
