Vinted Shoppers Voice Displeasure About Sizing Modifications
Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has altered its sizing categories for women's and children's garments without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Backlash
Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
The company said the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.
It has advised users to check their listings and update the measurements by hand when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Changes
Before the change, the sizes had both a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Stories
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
A different member, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as size 20–22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they will likely be quite upset," she explained.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, located in England, stated she felt frustrated because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she said.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million members, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has proved a popular alternative compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time that an unexpected update within the service has received backlash: earlier, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
