Vinted Members Voice Frustration Regarding Size Updates
Members of the platform have expressed outrage after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has revised its size classifications for women's and children's clothes without notifying every member regarding the update.
Digital Channels Backlash
Countless users and merchants are posting online saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification than originally posted due to the recalibration.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches similar services.
They have suggested members to review their products and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Measurement Approach Updates
Before the change, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Accounts
A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Another user, located in Scotland, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she explained.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, located in England, stated she felt frustrated because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, because of my ongoing medical condition and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Service Background
The app has more than 100 million users, with 18 million British users.
It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: last year, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options after backlash from users.
