Vinted Members Voice Anger Over Sizing Modifications
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 clothes but did not contact every member regarding the update.
Social Media Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers are posting online stating that platform listings now display a different size category than originally posted because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.
They have suggested members to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.
Size Classification Updates
Before the change, the sizes had both a single numeric size and a letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size used to be a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
User Accounts
One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, said garments she listed with size 14 tags were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she explained.
Manual Updates
A different user, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".
"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she said.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: previously, Vinted reversed a change to its shipping options following member complaints.
