Vinted Shoppers Voice Displeasure About Sizing Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has altered its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel failing to inform every member regarding the update.
Social Media Reaction
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category versus the original listing because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with other platforms.
It has advised users to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, which has left users frustrated.
Size Classification Changes
Previously, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
A fashion influencer, 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.
Another user, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she said.
Manual Updates
A different user, located in England, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Platform Context
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.
It has emerged as a preferred choice to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: last year, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options after backlash from users.
