Vinted Members Share Frustration Regarding Sizing Changes
Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has updated its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel but did not contact every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Reaction
Countless users and merchants have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with other platforms.
It has advised users to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Changes
Previously, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, such as S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper 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," as the platform currently indicates.
A different member, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed with size 14 tags were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Manual Updates
A different user, from Derby, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".
"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she explained.
Service Background
The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.
It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: previously, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
