Vinted Users Voice Frustration Regarding Size Modifications
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has revised its measurement guidelines for women's and children's clothes but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Backlash
Countless users and merchants are posting online stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification than originally posted because of the remapping.
The company said the revised method more closely matches similar services.
The platform has recommended to check their listings and manually change the size when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Changes
Earlier, the sizes had both a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size used to be a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Accounts
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
A different member, from Glasgow, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she said.
Manual Updates
Charlotte Lunn, from Derby, explained she became annoyed due to the update requiring manual adjustment the measurements for "each individual item".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 100 million members, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time that an unexpected update within the service has received backlash: last year, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
