Vinted Members Express Displeasure Regarding Size Modifications
Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has updated its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel failing to inform all users about the change.
Online Platforms Backlash
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.
They have suggested members to review their products and adjust the sizing manually when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Size Classification Changes
Previously, the sizes had both numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Shopper Stories
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
A different member, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she stated.
Required Changes
A different user, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has emerged as a preferred choice to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: last year, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options following member complaints.
