Vinted Users Express Displeasure Over Sizing Changes
Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has updated its measurement guidelines for women's and children's garments failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Response
Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category than originally posted due to the recalibration.
Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with similar services.
They have suggested members to examine their items and update the measurements by hand when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.
Measurement Approach Updates
Earlier, the measurements included one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes an alphabetical indicator and numerical range like S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Required Changes
A different user, based in Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she said.
Service Background
The service features exceeding 100 million members, including 18 million in the UK.
It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: last year, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.
