Vinted Shoppers Share Displeasure Over Sizing Changes
Shoppers are voicing their frustration due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has revised its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Response
Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.
The company said the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.
They have suggested members to review their products and adjust the sizing manually when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Size Classification Changes
Previously, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Shopper Accounts
Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Manual Updates
Charlotte Lunn, based in Derby, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the measurements for "each individual item".
"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Service Background
The service features exceeding 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: last year, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.
