Vinted Shoppers Express Anger Regarding Size Modifications
Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has updated its measurement guidelines for women's and children's clothes without notifying every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Response
Countless users and merchants are posting online stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with similar services.
It has advised users to review their products and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.
Measurement Approach Modifications
Earlier, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, such as S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features an alphabetical indicator and numerical range such as S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
User Accounts
A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
A different member, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she said.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, based in Derby, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, because of my ongoing medical condition and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she explained.
Service Background
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, Vinted reversed a change concerning shipment methods following member complaints.
