Vinted Users Express Frustration Over Sizing Modifications
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has revised its sizing categories for women's and children's garments failing to inform every member regarding the update.
Digital Channels Backlash
Many shoppers and sellers are posting online saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
The company said the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
It has advised users to examine their items and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Measurement Approach Updates
Earlier, the sizes had both a single numeric size and a letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The new system has an alphabetical indicator and numerical range for example S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the size labels have been reassigned - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Stories
One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she explained.
Manual Updates
A different user, from Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she said.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
