Vinted Shoppers Express Displeasure Over Sizing Updates
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
The second-hand shopping app has revised its size classifications for women's and children's garments but did not contact all users about the change.
Social Media Backlash
Many shoppers and sellers are posting online saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
The platform has recommended to examine their items and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.
Size Classification Changes
Previously, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features an alphabetical indicator and numerical range like S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
User Experiences
A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she explained.
Required Changes
A different user, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".
"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she said.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options due to shopper criticism.
