Vinted Members Express Frustration Over Sizing Changes
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
The popular resale platform has revised its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Response
Countless users and merchants have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
The platform has recommended to examine their items and manually change the size where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Modifications
Earlier, the sizes had both numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features an alphabetical indicator and numerical range such as S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the size labels have been reassigned - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Accounts
A fashion influencer, 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," the way the service now categorizes.
A different member, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were showing in the marketplace as larger sizing 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they will likely be quite upset," she stated.
Manual Updates
A different user, from Derby, said she had been left angered due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, because of my ongoing medical condition and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: earlier, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.
