Vinted Users Share Frustration About Sizing Updates
Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has revised its size classifications for women's and children's garments without notifying all users about the change.
Social Media Response
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches similar services.
The platform has recommended to check their listings and update the measurements by hand if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Measurement Approach Changes
Previously, the measurements included one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement used to be a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Another user, located in Scotland, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they will likely be quite upset," she explained.
Required Changes
Charlotte Lunn, based in Derby, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she explained.
Service Background
The platform boasts over 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like 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 regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
