Vinted Members Voice Displeasure About Sizing Changes
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
The second-hand shopping app has revised its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.
Digital Channels Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category versus the original listing because of the remapping.
The company said the new system was more in line with similar services.
It has advised users to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Measurement Approach Changes
Earlier, the sizes had both numerical and alphabetical indicators, like S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum such as S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Stories
Frankie Bridger, 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," the way the service now categorizes.
Another user, from Glasgow, said garments she listed with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they will likely be quite upset," she said.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, based in Derby, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".
"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 stated.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.
It has proved a popular alternative versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: last year, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options after backlash from users.
