Vinted Users Express Frustration Regarding Sizing Updates
Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has revised its sizing categories for women's and children's garments but did not contact every member regarding the update.
Social Media Response
Many shoppers and sellers are posting online stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification than originally posted due to the recalibration.
Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with similar services.
The platform has recommended to review their products and adjust the sizing manually when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.
Size Classification Changes
Earlier, the sizes had both numerical and alphabetical indicators, such as S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Accounts
Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, located in England, explained she became annoyed 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 selling on Vinted has been paramount for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Service Background
The platform boasts over 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.
It has emerged as a preferred choice to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: last year, Vinted reversed a change concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.
