Vinted Shoppers Share Displeasure Regarding Sizing Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused items being listed as the wrong size.
The popular resale platform has revised its measurement guidelines for women's and children's garments without notifying all users about the change.
Online Platforms Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification than originally posted due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with comparable marketplaces.
They have suggested members to examine their items and update the measurements by hand when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.
Measurement Approach Updates
Before the change, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper 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.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Required Changes
A different user, from Derby, explained she became annoyed due to the update requiring manual adjustment the measurements for "each individual item".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, because of my ongoing medical condition and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she said.
Service Background
The platform boasts over 100 million users, with 18 million British users.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: previously, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods following member complaints.