Vinted Shoppers Express Frustration Over Size Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has altered its sizing categories for women's and children's garments but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Backlash
Countless users and merchants have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category than originally posted because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with similar services.
The platform has recommended to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Modifications
Previously, the sizes had both numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the size labels have been reassigned - such as a large size was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
User Accounts
A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
A different member, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she said.
Required Changes
A different user, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 100 million users, with 18 million British users.
It has proved a popular alternative compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: earlier, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.
