Vinted Shoppers Voice Frustration About Sizing Modifications
Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused items being listed as the wrong size.
The popular resale platform has altered its size classifications for female and kids' apparel but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Response
Countless users and merchants have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with other platforms.
The platform has recommended to examine their items and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Modifications
Earlier, the sizes had both one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Required Changes
A different user, located in England, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Marketplace Information
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 that an unexpected update within the service has received backlash: last year, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options due to shopper criticism.
