Vinted Users Voice Anger Regarding Size Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has updated its measurement guidelines for women's and children's clothes failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show a different size category compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.
They have suggested members to examine their items and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Modifications
Previously, the sizing featured one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she explained.
Required Changes
Another shopper, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".
"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: previously, Vinted reversed a change concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.
