Vinted Members Express Displeasure About Sizing Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has updated its sizing categories for women's and children's garments without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Digital Channels Backlash
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification than originally posted because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.
They have suggested members to examine their items and update the measurements by hand if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Updates
Earlier, the sizes had both a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter with a size spectrum such as S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
Frankie Bridger, who creates plus-size fashion videos, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she said.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, located in England, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Platform Context
The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
