Vinted Users Voice Anger About Sizing Changes
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has updated its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes but did not contact all users about the change.
Online Platforms Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with similar services.
They have suggested members to examine their items and manually change the size where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.
Size Classification Changes
Before the change, the measurements included one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The new system has an alphabetical indicator and numerical range like S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Shopper Accounts
One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Another user, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Required Changes
Charlotte Lunn, from Derby, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the sizing for "all her products".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial after experiencing income reduction," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: previously, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
