Vinted Shoppers Express Displeasure About Size Changes
Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has altered its sizing categories for women's and children's garments but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.
Digital Channels Reaction
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a different size 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 update the measurements by hand when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Modifications
Earlier, the sizes had both numerical and alphabetical indicators, like S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes an alphabetical indicator and numerical range for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she explained.
Manual Updates
Another shopper, based in Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 100 million members, including 18 million in the UK.
It has proved a popular alternative versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: last year, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options after backlash from users.