Vinted Members Share Frustration Over Size Changes
Members of the platform have expressed outrage after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
The second-hand shopping app has altered its sizing categories for women's and children's garments failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
The platform has recommended to check their listings and update the measurements by hand if necessary, which has left users frustrated.
Measurement Approach Modifications
Before the change, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Shopper Stories
A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Another user, located in Scotland, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she stated.
Manual Updates
A different user, from Derby, explained she became annoyed due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizing for "all her products".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has emerged as a preferred choice to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time that an unexpected update within the service has received backlash: earlier, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
