Vinted Members Voice Anger Regarding Sizing Changes
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has altered its size classifications for women's and children's garments without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Reaction
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with other platforms.
They have suggested members to examine their items and manually change the size when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Measurement Approach Modifications
Previously, the sizes had both a single numeric size and a letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
User Stories
A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
A different member, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she explained.
Manual Updates
Charlotte Lunn, from Derby, 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, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she explained.
Service Background
The service features exceeding 100 million users, with 18 million British users.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: previously, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options after backlash from users.
