Vinted Users Share Displeasure Over Size Updates
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has revised its measurement guidelines for women's and children's garments without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Digital Channels Response
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with other platforms.
They have suggested members to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Changes
Before the change, the sizes had both numerical and alphabetical indicators, such as S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
User Experiences
One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they're going to be very disappointed," she said.
Manual Updates
Charlotte Lunn, from Derby, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the sizing for "all her products".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Platform Context
The platform boasts over 100 million members, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has proved a popular alternative 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: last year, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options following member complaints.
