Vinted Users Share Anger Regarding Sizing Changes
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has altered its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media claiming that product pages now present a different size category versus the original listing because of the remapping.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
They have suggested members to examine their items and manually change the size where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Changes
Earlier, the measurements included numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
User Stories
One content creator, who creates plus-size fashion videos, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she said.
Necessary Adjustments
Charlotte Lunn, from Derby, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".
"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.
It has emerged as a preferred choice versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: last year, Vinted reversed a change concerning shipment methods following member complaints.
