Vinted Users Express Frustration Over Size Changes
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has revised its measurement guidelines for women's and children's garments but did not contact all users about the change.
Online Platforms Response
Countless users and merchants are posting online saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches similar services.
The platform has recommended to review their products and adjust the sizing manually when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.
Size Classification Modifications
Previously, the sizing featured one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has an alphabetical indicator and numerical range such as S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size used to be a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Member Stories
A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Required Changes
A different user, based in Derby, explained she became annoyed 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 Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she said.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has emerged as a preferred choice versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: last year, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options due to shopper criticism.