Vinted Members Voice Displeasure Regarding Size Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
The second-hand shopping app has altered its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel but did not contact all users about the change.
Online Platforms Backlash
Many shoppers and sellers are posting online saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification versus the original listing due to the recalibration.
The company said the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.
The platform has recommended to review their products and manually change the size if necessary, which has left users frustrated.
Size Classification Modifications
Earlier, the measurements included one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has an alphabetical indicator and numerical range for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
A different member, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she explained.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, located in England, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Platform Context
The service features exceeding 100 million members, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: earlier, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.
