Vinted Users Express Anger About Size Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has updated its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel failing to inform all users about the change.
Digital Channels Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.
Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with similar services.
The platform has recommended to review their products and manually change the size where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.
Measurement Approach Changes
Earlier, the sizes had both one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement used to be a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Accounts
A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
A different member, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as larger sizing 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the measurements for "each individual item".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, because of my ongoing medical condition and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she said.
Platform Context
The platform boasts over 100 million members, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: previously, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options after backlash from users.
