Vinted Members Voice Frustration Over Size Changes
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The popular resale platform has altered its measurement guidelines for women's and children's clothes but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches similar services.
The platform has recommended to review their products and manually change the size where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Updates
Previously, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, such as 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 sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement used to be a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
User Stories
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, 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 with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, from Derby, explained she became annoyed due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".
"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she said.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.
It has emerged as a preferred choice to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: last year, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
