Vinted Users Share Displeasure Regarding Sizing Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has updated its size classifications for women's and children's garments failing to inform all users about the change.
Online Platforms Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches similar services.
The platform has recommended to review their products and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Measurement Approach Changes
Before the change, the sizing featured one number and one 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 - such as a large size was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
A different member, from Glasgow, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she explained.
Required Changes
Another shopper, located in England, said she had been left angered due to the update requiring manual adjustment the measurements for "each individual item".
"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount for me since losing part of my income," she said.
Platform Context
The platform boasts over 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
