Vinted Members Voice Displeasure Over Sizing Updates
Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.
The popular resale platform has updated its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes but did not contact every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Backlash
Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification versus the original listing due to the recalibration.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.
They have suggested members to review their products and manually change the size where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.
Measurement Approach Changes
Previously, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum such as S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
User Experiences
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she said.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, located in England, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the measurements for "each individual item".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she explained.
Service Background
The platform boasts over 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.
