Vinted Members Express Anger About Sizing Changes
Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has updated its sizing categories for women's and children's garments without notifying every member regarding the update.
Digital Channels Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification than originally posted due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with other platforms.
It has advised users to review their products and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, which has left users frustrated.
Measurement Approach Changes
Earlier, the sizes had both numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as size 20–22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, based in Derby, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".
"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million members, including 18 million in the UK.
It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: last year, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
