Vinted Shoppers Share Frustration Regarding Size Modifications
Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The second-hand shopping app has revised its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes without notifying all users about the change.
Digital Channels Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers are posting online saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.
It has advised users to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Updates
Earlier, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Stories
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," the way the service now categorizes.
A different member, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they will likely be quite upset," she explained.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, from Derby, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the measurements for "each individual item".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time that an unexpected update within the service has received backlash: previously, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
