Vinted Users Share Displeasure Regarding Sizing Modifications
Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has altered its size classifications for women's and children's clothes but did not contact every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Backlash
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show a different size category compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
It has advised users to review their products and update the measurements by hand when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Measurement Approach Modifications
Earlier, the measurements included one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - such as a large size used to be a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
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, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she explained.
Manual Updates
A different user, from Derby, explained she became annoyed due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizing for "all her products".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.
It has proved a popular alternative 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 concerning shipment methods following member complaints.
