Vinted Members Share Frustration Regarding Sizing Changes
Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.
The popular resale platform has updated its size classifications for women's and children's garments without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Response
Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification than originally posted due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with similar services.
The platform has recommended to examine their items and adjust the sizing manually when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Changes
Previously, the measurements included numerical and alphabetical indicators, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement used to be a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
One content creator, who creates plus-size fashion videos, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
A different member, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded 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.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, from Derby, stated she felt frustrated because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Platform Context
The app has more than 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.
It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: previously, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
