Vinted Users Express Displeasure Regarding Size Modifications
Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has revised its sizing categories for women's and children's garments but did not contact all users about the change.
Digital Channels Backlash
Countless users and merchants have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show a different size category compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.
The company said the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
The platform has recommended to examine their items and manually change the size when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Modifications
Earlier, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Stories
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
A different member, located in Scotland, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she explained.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, from Derby, explained she became annoyed due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Service Background
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
