Vinted Members Voice Displeasure Over Size Changes
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has altered its size classifications for women's and children's garments but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.
Digital Channels Backlash
Countless users and merchants have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification versus the original listing due to the recalibration.
Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with similar services.
They have suggested members to review their products and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.
Size Classification Updates
Earlier, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size used to be a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Stories
One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
A different member, located in Scotland, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she said.
Necessary Adjustments
Charlotte Lunn, based in Derby, said she had been left angered due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial after experiencing income reduction," she said.
Platform Context
The platform boasts over 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has emerged as a preferred choice versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods following member complaints.
