Vinted Shoppers Express Anger Over Sizing Changes
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has updated its measurement guidelines for women's and children's garments but did not contact every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers are posting online claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification than originally posted due to the recalibration.
The company said the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
They have suggested members to check their listings and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Modifications
Previously, the sizes had both a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement used to be a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
One content creator, 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 with size 14 tags were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she stated.
Required Changes
Another shopper, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she said.
Platform Context
The app has more than 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
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: last year, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.