Vinted Shoppers Voice Frustration About Sizing Modifications
Members of the platform have expressed outrage after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has altered its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Response
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification than originally posted because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.
They have suggested members to review their products and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Changes
Previously, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Shopper Stories
Frankie Bridger, 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.
A different member, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as larger sizing 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she said.
Required Changes
Charlotte Lunn, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial after experiencing income reduction," she said.
Service Background
The service features exceeding 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: previously, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
