Vinted Shoppers Express Frustration Over Size Changes
Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The popular resale platform has updated its size classifications for female and kids' apparel without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Response
Many shoppers and sellers are posting online stating that platform listings now display a different size category compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.
They have suggested members to review their products and manually change the size where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.
Size Classification Changes
Previously, the sizing featured one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has an alphabetical indicator and numerical range such as S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - for example a size L used to be a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
One content creator, who creates plus-size fashion videos, 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, from Glasgow, said garments she listed with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she explained.
Required Changes
A different user, from Derby, explained she became annoyed due to the update requiring manual adjustment the measurements for "each individual item".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, because of my ongoing medical condition and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she stated.
Platform Context
The app has more than 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has proved a popular alternative versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options after backlash from users.
