Vinted Shoppers Share Displeasure Over Size Modifications
Members of the platform have expressed outrage after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has altered its measurement guidelines for women's and children's garments without notifying every member regarding the update.
Digital Channels Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification versus the original listing because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
The platform has recommended to review their products and manually change the size where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.
Size Classification Modifications
Previously, the sizing featured one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Stories
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
A different member, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she said.
Required Changes
A different user, from Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.
