Vinted Members Express Frustration About Size Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
The popular resale platform has updated its size classifications for women's and children's garments without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Response
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
The company said the new system was more in line with comparable marketplaces.
It has advised users to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.
Measurement Approach Changes
Previously, the sizing featured one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Accounts
Frankie Bridger, who creates plus-size fashion videos, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she said.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, based in Derby, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the measurements for "each individual item".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Service Background
The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: previously, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
