Vinted Members Share Anger About Size Changes
Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has revised its measurement guidelines for women's and children's clothes without notifying all users about the change.
Online Platforms Response
Many shoppers and sellers are posting online claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category than originally posted due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.
They have suggested members to examine their items and adjust the sizing manually when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Updates
Before the change, the measurements included one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes an alphabetical indicator and numerical range such as S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Another user, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as size 20–22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
Charlotte Lunn, based in Derby, said she had been left angered due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizing for "all her products".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, because of my ongoing medical condition and selling on Vinted has been paramount for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Service Background
The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.
It has emerged as a preferred choice to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: last year, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.
