Vinted Shoppers Share Displeasure About Sizing Updates
Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.
The popular resale platform has updated its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel without notifying all users about the change.
Social Media Response
Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification versus the original listing because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches similar services.
They have suggested members to review their products and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System 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 like S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size was previously a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Stories
One content creator, who creates plus-size fashion videos, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
A different member, from Glasgow, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizing for "all her products".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Service Background
The service features exceeding 100 million users, with 18 million British users.
It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: previously, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods following member complaints.
