Vinted Shoppers Express Anger Over Sizing Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has updated its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes without notifying all users about the change.
Online Platforms Response
Countless users and merchants have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.
The company said the revised method more closely matches similar services.
It has advised users to check their listings and manually change the size where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.
Size Classification Modifications
Earlier, the measurements included one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L used to be a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
User Stories
One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, located in England, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial after experiencing income reduction," she stated.
Platform Context
The platform boasts over 100 million members, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: earlier, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
