Vinted Members Express Displeasure Over Size Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has revised its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes without notifying every member regarding the update.
Social Media Backlash
Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online saying Vinted listings now show a different size category versus the original listing because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with comparable marketplaces.
They have suggested members to examine their items and adjust the sizing manually when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Changes
Previously, the measurements included one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were displaying on the service as size 20–22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she stated.
Manual Updates
A different user, from Derby, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she said.
Service Background
The app has more than 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: previously, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options due to shopper criticism.
