Vinted Users Share Anger Over Size Modifications
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has updated its size classifications for women's and children's clothes without notifying all users about the change.
Digital Channels Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers are posting online claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
The company said the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.
They have suggested members to examine their items and manually change the size when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Measurement Approach Modifications
Previously, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter with a size spectrum such as S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Another user, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she said.
Required Changes
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Platform Context
The service features exceeding 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: last year, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.