Vinted Members Share Anger Regarding Sizing Changes
Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has updated its sizing categories for women's and children's garments failing to inform all users about the change.
Social Media Backlash
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification than originally posted due to the recalibration.
The company said the revised method more closely matches similar services.
It has advised users to check their listings and manually change the size when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Measurement Approach Modifications
Previously, the sizes had both a single numeric size and a letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes 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 formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
Frankie Bridger, who creates plus-size fashion videos, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
A different member, located in Scotland, 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're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
Charlotte Lunn, based in Derby, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, because of my ongoing medical condition and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she said.
Platform Context
The platform boasts over 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 that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: previously, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.
