Vinted Members Share Displeasure Regarding Sizing Modifications
Vinted users have been reacting angrily 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 garments without notifying all users about the change.
Social Media Backlash
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media claiming that product pages now present a different size category than originally posted due to the recalibration.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with other platforms.
The platform has recommended to check their listings and manually change the size where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Updates
Earlier, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
A different member, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they're going to be very disappointed," she explained.
Required Changes
Charlotte Lunn, from Derby, stated she felt frustrated because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Platform Context
The app has more than 100 million members, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
