Vinted Members Voice Displeasure Over Size Changes
Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has altered its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel without notifying every member regarding the update.
Social Media Backlash
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display a different size category versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
They have suggested members to examine their items and adjust the sizing manually when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Changes
Previously, the sizes had both numerical and alphabetical indicators, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L used to be a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Accounts
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were showing in the marketplace as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she explained.
Necessary Adjustments
Charlotte Lunn, from Derby, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".
"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she explained.
Service Background
The service features exceeding 100 million members, including 18 million in the UK.
It has proved a popular alternative versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: previously, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options following member complaints.
