Vinted Members Express Frustration Regarding Size Changes
Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has updated its size classifications for female and kids' apparel without notifying every member regarding the update.
Social Media Backlash
Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification versus the original listing due to the recalibration.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches similar services.
The platform has recommended to review their products and manually change the size if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Modifications
Before the change, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has an alphabetical indicator and numerical range like S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
User Experiences
One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she explained.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, located in England, explained she became annoyed due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she said.
Platform Context
The platform boasts over 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: earlier, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
