Vinted Users Share Anger About Size Changes
Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has revised its size classifications for female and kids' apparel failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Response
Many shoppers and sellers are posting online stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.
Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
It has advised users to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.
Size Classification Modifications
Before the change, the measurements included numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
A different member, located in Scotland, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Manual Updates
A different user, located in England, explained she became annoyed due to the update requiring manual adjustment the measurements for "each individual item".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has proved a popular alternative versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: previously, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.