Vinted Users Voice Anger Regarding Size Changes
Members of the platform have expressed outrage after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
The popular resale platform has altered its measurement guidelines for women's and children's garments but did not contact every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers are posting online saying Vinted listings now show a different size category versus the original listing because of the remapping.
The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with similar services.
They have suggested members to examine their items and manually change the size where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.
Size Classification Changes
Before the change, the sizes had both a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - such as a large size was previously a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, located in Scotland, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she said.
Required Changes
Charlotte Lunn, based in Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Platform Context
The service features exceeding 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion that an unexpected update within the service has received backlash: earlier, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
