Vinted Shoppers Voice Anger Regarding Sizing Changes
Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.
The popular resale platform has revised its sizing categories for women's and children's garments without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Digital Channels Reaction
Countless users and merchants have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category than originally posted due to the recalibration.
Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.
They have suggested members to review their products and manually change the size when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Measurement Approach Modifications
Earlier, 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 like S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Stories
One content creator, who creates plus-size fashion videos, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
A different member, from Glasgow, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she explained.
Necessary Adjustments
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the sizing for "all her products".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she said.
Service Background
The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
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 following member complaints.