Vinted Shoppers Voice Anger Regarding Size Changes
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has updated its size classifications for women's and children's garments but did not contact all users about the change.
Digital Channels Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
They have suggested members to examine their items and manually change the size if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Changes
Previously, the measurements included numerical and alphabetical indicators, such as S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Stories
A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Another user, located in Scotland, said garments she listed with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she stated.
Manual Updates
A different user, from Derby, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she explained.
Service Background
The platform boasts over 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, Vinted reversed a change concerning shipment methods following member complaints.
