Vinted Shoppers Voice Anger About Sizing Modifications
Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has altered its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel failing to inform every member regarding the update.
Social Media Response
Countless users and merchants are posting online claiming that product pages now present a different size category than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
The company said the updated approach better aligns with similar services.
The platform has recommended to check their listings and update the measurements by hand when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Updates
Earlier, the sizing featured one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes an alphabetical indicator and numerical range for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
User Experiences
A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Another user, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, based in Derby, said she had been left angered 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 for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: previously, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options after backlash from users.
