Vinted Members Voice Frustration Regarding Sizing Changes
Members of the platform have expressed outrage after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has altered its size classifications for women's and children's clothes without notifying all users about the change.
Online Platforms Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present a different size category compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
The company said the new system was more in line with comparable marketplaces.
They have suggested members to review their products and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Changes
Earlier, the measurements included numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes an alphabetical indicator and numerical range such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size used to be a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
User Experiences
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
A different member, from Glasgow, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she explained.
Required Changes
Charlotte Lunn, from Derby, explained she became annoyed due to the update requiring manual adjustment the measurements for "each individual item".
"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Platform Context
The service features exceeding 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has proved a popular alternative 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: last year, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options after backlash from users.
