Vinted Members Express Displeasure Over Size Changes
Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has revised its size classifications for women's and children's clothes failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show a different size category compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.
The platform has recommended to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.
Size Classification Modifications
Previously, the measurements included one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features an alphabetical indicator and numerical range like S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
User Accounts
Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
A different member, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she said.
Required Changes
A different user, located in England, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Service Background
The service features exceeding 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion that an unexpected update within the service has received backlash: previously, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options after backlash from users.
