Vinted Members Express Anger About Size Updates
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
The popular resale platform has altered its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel without notifying all users about the change.
Social Media Response
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show a different size category compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with similar services.
It has advised users to review their products and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Changes
Previously, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Accounts
One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, based in Derby, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: last year, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options due to shopper criticism.
