Vinted Shoppers Voice Anger Over Size Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has altered its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes without notifying every member regarding the update.
Social Media Reaction
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present a different size category compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with other platforms.
They have suggested members to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Modifications
Earlier, the measurements included numerical and alphabetical indicators, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Accounts
One content creator, who creates plus-size fashion videos, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
A different member, from Glasgow, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
Charlotte Lunn, based in Derby, said she had been left angered due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she said.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: last year, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options due to shopper criticism.
