Vinted Users Share Frustration Regarding Sizing Modifications
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has altered its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes without notifying all users about the change.
Social Media Response
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
The company said the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
They have suggested members to examine their items and adjust the sizing manually when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Measurement Approach Updates
Previously, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
A different member, from Glasgow, said garments she listed with size 14 tags were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she said.
Required Changes
A different user, from Derby, stated she felt frustrated because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Service Background
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.
It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion that an unexpected update within the service has received backlash: last year, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
