Vinted Members Share Displeasure Over Sizing Modifications
Shoppers are voicing their frustration due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has revised its measurement guidelines for women's and children's garments failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Response
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with other platforms.
They have suggested members to check their listings and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Updates
Earlier, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
A different member, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she explained.
Required Changes
Charlotte Lunn, from 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, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she said.
Platform Context
The service features exceeding 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: previously, Vinted reversed a change to its shipping options after backlash from users.
