Vinted Members Voice Displeasure Regarding Sizing Modifications
Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The popular resale platform has altered its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes failing to inform all users about the change.
Digital Channels Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification than originally posted because of the remapping.
The company said the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
It has advised users to review their products and manually change the size if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.
Measurement Approach Changes
Before the change, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes an alphabetical indicator and numerical range for example S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement used to be a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Accounts
One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
A different member, located in Scotland, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as larger sizing 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they will likely be quite upset," she said.
Required Changes
A different user, based in Derby, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".
"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 stated.
Platform Context
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has emerged as a preferred choice versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: previously, Vinted reversed a change concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.