Vinted Members Express Displeasure Over Sizing Changes
Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has altered its size classifications for women's and children's garments but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Response
Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a different size category than originally posted because of the remapping.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
They have suggested members to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, which has left users frustrated.
Size Classification Changes
Earlier, the measurements included numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features an alphabetical indicator and numerical range such as S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - for example a size L was previously a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Shopper Accounts
One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Another user, located in Scotland, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they're going to be very disappointed," she said.
Required Changes
A different user, from Derby, 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 selling on Vinted has been paramount for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has proved a popular alternative compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.
