Vinted Shoppers Express Frustration Over Size Updates
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has revised its measurement guidelines for women's and children's garments without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.
Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with similar services.
It has advised users to review their products and update the measurements by hand when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Measurement Approach Changes
Before the change, the sizes had both one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum such as S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Stories
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Another user, 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 will likely be quite upset," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, located in England, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial after experiencing income reduction," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has proved a popular alternative versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: last year, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
