Vinted Members Express Anger Regarding Sizing Modifications
Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has updated its measurement guidelines for women's and children's clothes but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.
Digital Channels Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification than originally posted because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
They have suggested members to review their products and update the measurements by hand when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Updates
Previously, the sizes had both one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement used to be a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Stories
Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as larger sizing 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Required Changes
Charlotte Lunn, from Derby, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the measurements for "each individual item".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Service Background
The service features exceeding 100 million members, including 18 million in the UK.
It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: last year, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options after backlash from users.
