Vinted Users Voice Frustration Regarding Size Modifications
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The popular resale platform has altered its size classifications for women's and children's garments without notifying all users about the change.
Social Media Backlash
Countless users and merchants are posting online stating that platform listings now display a different size category than originally posted because of the remapping.
The company said the new system was more in line with similar services.
They have suggested members to review their products and manually change the size when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.
Measurement Approach Modifications
Before the change, the measurements included numerical and alphabetical indicators, like S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum such as S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - for example a size L used to be a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Member Stories
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
A different member, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings 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.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizing for "all her products".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million members, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: previously, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options after backlash from users.
