Vinted Shoppers Share Anger About Size Modifications
Members of the platform have expressed outrage after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
The popular resale platform has revised its measurement guidelines for women's and children's garments but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category than originally posted because of the remapping.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with similar services.
The platform has recommended to review their products and update the measurements by hand if necessary, which has left users frustrated.
Size Classification Updates
Earlier, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has an alphabetical indicator and numerical range such as S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L used to be a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she said.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million members, including 18 million in the UK.
It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: previously, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
