Vinted Shoppers Share Displeasure About Size Modifications
Shoppers are voicing their frustration due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has updated its size classifications for women's and children's clothes but did not contact all users about the change.
Online Platforms Response
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show a different size category compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with other platforms.
It has advised users to check their listings and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Updates
Previously, the sizes had both a single numeric size and a letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was previously a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Shopper Accounts
A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, 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 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 explained.
Required Changes
Another shopper, from Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, because of my ongoing medical condition and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million members, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: earlier, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
