Vinted Shoppers Express Anger Over Sizing Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has altered its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel without notifying every member regarding the update.
Social Media Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.
The platform has recommended to check their listings and manually change the size if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Updates
Earlier, the sizing featured one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they're going to be very disappointed," she explained.
Required Changes
A different user, located in England, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she said.
Platform Context
The service features exceeding 100 million members, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: previously, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods following member complaints.
