Vinted Shoppers Voice Anger Over Sizing Modifications
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has updated its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel without notifying all users about the change.
Online Platforms Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show a different size category than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with similar services.
It has advised users to review their products and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Measurement Approach Modifications
Before the change, the sizes had both one number and one letter, such as 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 previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Stories
Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
A different member, located in Scotland, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as larger sizing 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizing for "all her products".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million users, with 18 million British users.
It has proved a popular alternative compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: last year, Vinted reversed a change to its shipping options after backlash from users.
