Vinted Shoppers Share Displeasure About Sizing Modifications
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has revised its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel without notifying every member regarding the update.
Digital Channels Response
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present a different size category compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with comparable marketplaces.
The platform has recommended to examine their items and adjust the sizing manually when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Measurement Approach Changes
Previously, the sizes had both numerical and alphabetical indicators, like S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes an alphabetical indicator and numerical range like S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Stories
A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, 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, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she said.
Required Changes
Another shopper, from Derby, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the measurements for "each individual item".
"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she stated.
Service Background
The app has more than 100 million users, with 18 million British users.
It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: earlier, Vinted reversed a change to its shipping options following member complaints.
