Vinted Shoppers Express Displeasure About Sizing Updates
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
The popular resale platform has updated its size classifications for female and kids' apparel without notifying all users about the change.
Digital Channels Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
The company said the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.
They have suggested members to examine their items and manually change the size when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Changes
Previously, the sizes had both a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - for example a size L was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Another user, located in Scotland, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they will likely be quite upset," she stated.
Manual Updates
Charlotte Lunn, based in Derby, explained she became annoyed due to the update requiring manual adjustment the measurements for "each individual item".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial after experiencing income reduction," she explained.
Platform Context
The platform boasts over 100 million users, with 18 million British users.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: previously, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
