Vinted Members Express Displeasure Regarding Size Changes
Shoppers are voicing their frustration due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has updated its size classifications for women's and children's garments but did not contact all users about the change.
Social Media Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show a different size category versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
The company said the new system was more in line with comparable marketplaces.
The platform has recommended to review their products and update the measurements by hand if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Changes
Previously, the sizing featured one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes an alphabetical indicator and numerical range for example S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, located in Scotland, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she said.
Manual Updates
A different user, based in Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million members, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time that an unexpected update within the service has received backlash: previously, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
