Vinted Members Voice Anger Regarding Size Modifications
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has updated its size classifications for women's and children's clothes but did not contact every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Response
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with similar services.
It has advised users to check their listings and manually change the size if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Updates
Earlier, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Stories
One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
A different member, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she said.
Manual Updates
Another shopper, based in Derby, said she had been left angered due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Platform Context
The platform boasts over 100 million members, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: previously, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options after backlash from users.
