Vinted Members Share Anger Regarding Size Updates
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 sizing categories for female and kids' apparel without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Response
Countless users and merchants are posting online claiming that product pages now present a different size category compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.
It has advised users to review their products and update the measurements by hand if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.
Size Classification Modifications
Previously, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, like S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Stories
One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she said.
Manual Updates
Charlotte Lunn, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Service Background
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.
It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: previously, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options after backlash from users.
