Vinted Members Express Anger Over Sizing Changes
Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has revised its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel failing to inform every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with comparable marketplaces.
They have suggested members to check their listings and update the measurements by hand when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Modifications
Previously, the sizing featured one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
One content creator, 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.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, from Derby, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Service Background
The app has more than 100 million members, including 18 million in the UK.
It has emerged as a preferred choice to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: last year, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options due to shopper criticism.