Vinted Members Express Anger Over Sizing Updates
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has updated its sizing categories for women's and children's garments failing to inform all users about the change.
Online Platforms Backlash
Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online stating that platform listings now display a different size category compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches similar services.
It has advised users to examine their items and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.
Measurement Approach Changes
Earlier, the sizes had both a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she said.
Necessary Adjustments
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, stated she felt frustrated because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Platform Context
The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: earlier, Vinted reversed a change concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.
