Vinted Shoppers Share Anger Over Sizing Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused items being listed as the wrong size.
The popular resale platform has altered its sizing categories for women's and children's garments failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Backlash
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display a different size category compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with similar services.
The platform has recommended to examine their items and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Updates
Before the change, the measurements included one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement 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".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
A different member, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, from Derby, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".
"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she said.
Platform Context
The app has more than 100 million members, 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 where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: previously, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
