Vinted Users Share Displeasure Regarding Size Modifications
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has revised its size classifications for women's and children's clothes without notifying all users about the change.
Social Media Response
Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category than originally posted due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with comparable marketplaces.
It has advised users to review their products and update the measurements by hand if necessary, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Modifications
Earlier, the sizes had both numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes an alphabetical indicator and numerical range such as S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
A different member, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she explained.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, from Derby, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the measurements for "each individual item".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Service Background
The platform boasts over 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has emerged as a preferred choice versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: last year, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
