Vinted Shoppers Voice Displeasure About Sizing Changes
Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has revised its size classifications for female and kids' apparel without notifying all users about the change.
Online Platforms Reaction
Countless users and merchants are posting online stating that platform listings now display a different size category versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with other platforms.
It has advised users to check their listings and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Modifications
Previously, the sizes had both a single numeric size and a letter, like 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 sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Accounts
One content creator, who creates plus-size fashion videos, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she explained.
Manual Updates
Another shopper, based in Derby, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, because of my ongoing medical condition and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Service Background
The platform boasts over 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options after backlash from users.
