Vinted Members Share Displeasure About Sizing Modifications
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has altered its size classifications for female and kids' apparel failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Digital Channels Response
Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show a different size category versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.
They have suggested members to check their listings and update the measurements by hand when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.
Size Classification Changes
Previously, the sizes had both numerical and alphabetical indicators, like S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum such as S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Stories
One content creator, who creates plus-size fashion videos, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
A different member, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they're going to be very disappointed," she said.
Manual Updates
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, explained she became annoyed due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she explained.
Platform Context
The platform boasts over 100 million shoppers, with 18 million British users.
It has emerged as a preferred choice versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: earlier, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
