Vinted Users Voice Frustration About Size Changes
Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has revised its sizing categories for women's and children's garments without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Backlash
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.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches similar services.
They have suggested members to examine their items and manually change the size where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Modifications
Before the change, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Stories
One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she said.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, from Derby, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial after experiencing income reduction," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, with 18 million British users.
It has proved a popular alternative compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options following member complaints.
