Vinted Shoppers Share Anger About Size Changes
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has revised its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Backlash
Countless users and merchants have taken to social media claiming that product pages now present a different size category compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
They have suggested members to review their products and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Updates
Before the change, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, like S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Shopper Accounts
A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Another user, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the measurements for "each individual item".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 100 million members, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: last year, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
