Vinted Users Share Displeasure About Sizing Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The popular resale platform has updated its sizing categories for women's and children's garments but did not contact all users about the change.
Digital Channels Response
Countless users and merchants are posting online stating that platform listings now display a different size category compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.
They have suggested members to review their products and adjust the sizing manually when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.
Size Classification Changes
Before the change, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, like S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Accounts
One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they will likely be quite upset," she explained.
Manual Updates
A different user, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she explained.
Platform Context
The platform boasts over 100 million shoppers, with 18 million British users.
It has proved a popular alternative compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: previously, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods following member complaints.
