Vinted Users Share Displeasure Over Sizing Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The popular resale platform has altered its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel failing to inform every member regarding the update.
Social Media Response
Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with similar services.
It has advised users to review their products and update the measurements by hand when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Modifications
Before the change, the sizing featured one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
A fashion influencer, 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," which is what Vinted now does.
Another user, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they're going to be very disappointed," she explained.
Required Changes
A different user, located in England, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she said.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: previously, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.
