Vinted Shoppers Share Frustration Over Size Changes
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
The popular resale platform has altered its measurement guidelines for women's and children's clothes without notifying every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Backlash
Many shoppers and sellers are posting online saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
The platform has recommended to examine their items and manually change the size if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.
Measurement Approach Modifications
Previously, the sizing featured one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
User Experiences
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Another user, from Glasgow, said garments she listed with size 14 tags were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they will likely be quite upset," she explained.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, located in England, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she said.
Service Background
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: last year, Vinted reversed a change to its shipping options following member complaints.
