Vinted Users Voice Displeasure About Sizing Updates
Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The popular resale platform has updated its size classifications for women's and children's garments but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.
Digital Channels Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a different size category versus the original listing due to the recalibration.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with similar services.
They have suggested members to examine their items and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, which has left users frustrated.
Size Classification Updates
Earlier, the sizing featured one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L used to be a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Stories
A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they will likely be quite upset," she stated.
Required Changes
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the measurements for "each individual item".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, because of my ongoing medical condition and selling on Vinted has been paramount for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Platform Context
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: last year, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
