Vinted Users Express Frustration Over Sizing Updates
Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.
The second-hand shopping app has revised its size classifications for women's and children's garments without notifying all users about the change.
Digital Channels Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors 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.
The company said the new system was more in line with similar services.
It has advised users to check their listings and manually change the size where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.
Measurement Approach Modifications
Earlier, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features an alphabetical indicator and numerical range like S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
A different member, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she stated.
Required Changes
A different user, located in England, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she said.
Service Background
The platform boasts over 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: previously, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options following member complaints.
