Vinted Members Express Displeasure Regarding 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 altered its size classifications for women's and children's garments but did not contact all users about the change.
Digital Channels Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online saying Vinted listings now show a different size category compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with comparable marketplaces.
It has advised users to review their products and manually change the size where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Measurement Approach Changes
Previously, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has an alphabetical indicator and numerical range for example S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she explained.
Manual Updates
Another shopper, from Derby, stated she felt frustrated because the modification necessitated personal updates 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 stated.
Service Background
The platform boasts over 100 million members, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: previously, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
