Vinted Members Voice Frustration About Size Updates
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has revised its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel without notifying every member regarding the update.
Digital Channels Backlash
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
They have suggested members to examine their items and manually change the size if necessary, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Changes
Before the change, the sizes had both one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features an alphabetical indicator and numerical range such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L used to be a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Stories
A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, located in England, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she stated.
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 represents another occasion where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: previously, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.
