Vinted Members Voice Displeasure Over Size Changes
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has updated its size classifications for female and kids' apparel failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Response
Countless users and merchants are posting online stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category versus the original listing because of the remapping.
The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with similar services.
The platform has recommended to check their listings and manually change the size where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.
Measurement Approach Modifications
Before the change, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement used to be a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Accounts
One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, 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.
Required Changes
A different user, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance that an unexpected update within the service has received backlash: earlier, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
