Vinted Shoppers Share Frustration Regarding Sizing Changes
Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The popular resale platform has revised its measurement guidelines for women's and children's clothes without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Reaction
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category versus the original listing because of the remapping.
The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
It has advised users to check their listings and update the measurements by hand if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Measurement Approach Modifications
Previously, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features an alphabetical indicator and numerical range like S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Shopper Stories
A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, from Glasgow, said garments she listed with size 14 tags were showing in the marketplace as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, said she had been left angered due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Platform Context
The platform boasts over 100 million shoppers, with 18 million British users.
It has emerged as a preferred choice versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: last year, Vinted reversed a change to its shipping options after backlash from users.