Vinted Members Express Displeasure Over Sizing Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The popular resale platform has updated its size classifications for female and kids' apparel but did not contact every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Backlash
Countless users and merchants are posting online saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
The company said the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.
The platform has recommended to review their products and adjust the sizing manually when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Size Classification Modifications
Earlier, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes an alphabetical indicator and numerical range such as S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L was previously a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
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," the way the service now categorizes.
A different member, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed with size 14 tags were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she stated.
Manual Updates
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial after experiencing income reduction," she explained.
Service Background
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, 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 on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
