Vinted Shoppers Voice Anger Regarding Sizing Changes
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The popular resale platform has revised its size classifications for women's and children's clothes without notifying every member regarding the update.
Social Media Response
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show a different size category versus the original listing because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with other platforms.
It has advised users to examine their items and update the measurements by hand if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Changes
Previously, the measurements included numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
A fashion influencer, 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, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as size 20–22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she explained.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment 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 after experiencing income reduction," she explained.
Platform Context
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.
It has emerged as a preferred choice versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: last year, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.
