Vinted Shoppers Express Frustration Over Sizing Modifications
Members of the platform have expressed outrage after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has altered its size classifications for women's and children's clothes but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Reaction
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a different size category versus the original listing because of the remapping.
The company said the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
It has advised users to review their products and update the measurements by hand if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Updates
Previously, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Experiences
One content creator, who creates plus-size fashion videos, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Another user, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she explained.
Required Changes
A different user, from Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Platform Context
The platform boasts over 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 is not the initial instance that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: last year, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
