Vinted Users Voice Anger Regarding Size Changes
Members of the platform have expressed outrage after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has updated its size classifications for women's and children's clothes failing to inform every member regarding the update.
Digital Channels Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification versus the original listing due to the recalibration.
The company said the new system was more in line with similar services.
The platform has recommended to check their listings and update the measurements by hand if necessary, which has left users frustrated.
Size Classification Updates
Previously, the measurements included one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Another user, from Glasgow, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she said.
Manual Updates
A different user, from Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she said.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance that an unexpected update within the service has received backlash: last year, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
