Vinted Shoppers Voice Frustration Regarding Size Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has updated its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes failing to inform all users about the change.
Online Platforms Reaction
Countless users and merchants have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show a different size category versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.
It has advised users to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Modifications
Previously, the sizes had both one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L used to be a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Another user, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she said.
Necessary Adjustments
Charlotte Lunn, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the measurements for "each individual item".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential 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 become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, Vinted reversed a change concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.
