Vinted Members Share Frustration Regarding Sizing Modifications
Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The popular resale platform has updated its size classifications for female and kids' apparel failing to inform all users about the change.
Social Media Backlash
Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
The company said the new system was more in line with comparable marketplaces.
It has advised users to check their listings and manually change the size if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.
Size Classification Changes
Earlier, the sizing featured one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - such as a large size was previously a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
A different member, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they're going to be very disappointed," she explained.
Required Changes
A different user, from Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: last year, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
