Vinted Users Express Displeasure About Sizing Updates
Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has updated its size classifications for female and kids' apparel without notifying every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Backlash
Countless users and merchants are posting online claiming that product pages now present a different size category versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
The platform has recommended to review their products and update the measurements by hand when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.
Size Classification Updates
Previously, the measurements included numerical and alphabetical indicators, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter with a size spectrum such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
One content creator, who creates plus-size fashion videos, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they will likely be quite upset," she stated.
Required Changes
Another shopper, from Derby, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Platform Context
The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has emerged as a preferred choice to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
