Vinted Shoppers Express Displeasure About Sizing Changes
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has revised its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel failing to inform all users about the change.
Digital Channels Reaction
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category versus the original listing because of the remapping.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with similar services.
It has advised users to check their listings and manually change the size where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Changes
Previously, the measurements included one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features an alphabetical indicator and numerical range for example S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement used to be a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
User Accounts
One content creator, who creates plus-size fashion videos, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
A different member, located in Scotland, 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 stated.
Required Changes
Charlotte Lunn, based in Derby, said she had been left angered due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Platform Context
The service features exceeding 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
