Vinted Members Share Frustration Regarding Size Updates
Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has altered its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel but did not contact every member regarding the update.
Social Media Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show a different size category versus the original listing because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with comparable marketplaces.
It has advised users to check their listings and update the measurements by hand when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Measurement Approach Updates
Earlier, the measurements included numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
Frankie Bridger, who creates plus-size fashion videos, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she explained.
Manual Updates
A different user, located in England, explained she became annoyed due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".
"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she said.
Service Background
The platform boasts over 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: last year, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
