Vinted Shoppers Express Displeasure Over Size Changes
Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has revised its measurement guidelines for women's and children's clothes without notifying every member regarding the update.
Social Media Response
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media claiming that product pages now present a different size category compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with similar services.
They have suggested members to review their products and update the measurements by hand when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Changes
Earlier, the measurements included one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Accounts
One content creator, who creates plus-size fashion videos, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
A different member, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels 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.
Necessary Adjustments
Charlotte Lunn, from Derby, said she had been left angered due to the update requiring manual adjustment the measurements for "each individual item".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she explained.
Service Background
The platform boasts over 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: last year, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods following member complaints.