Vinted Shoppers Voice Anger Regarding Size Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has altered its size classifications for women's and children's clothes failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Response
Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a different size category compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.
The company said the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
It has advised users to review their products and update the measurements by hand if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Changes
Earlier, the measurements included numerical and alphabetical indicators, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has an alphabetical indicator and numerical range such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Stories
Frankie Bridger, 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, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she said.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, based in Derby, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the sizing for "all her products".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she said.
Service Background
The service features exceeding 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.
It has proved a popular alternative versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: last year, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options due to shopper criticism.
