Vinted Members Express Displeasure Regarding Size Modifications
Shoppers are voicing their frustration due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has altered its measurement guidelines for women's and children's garments but did not contact every member regarding the update.
Social Media Response
Countless users and merchants have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
It has advised users to examine their items and manually change the size when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Changes
Earlier, the measurements included one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
User Stories
Frankie Bridger, 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," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she stated.
Required Changes
Charlotte Lunn, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change 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 explained.
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 is not the initial instance that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: previously, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods following member complaints.
