Vinted Users Share Frustration Over Sizing Changes
Members of the platform have expressed outrage after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has updated its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.
Digital Channels Backlash
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
It has advised users to examine their items and adjust the sizing manually when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Size Classification Modifications
Before the change, the sizes had both a single numeric size and a letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Accounts
Frankie Bridger, who creates plus-size fashion videos, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
A different member, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they will likely be quite upset," she said.
Required Changes
A different user, from Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she explained.
Service Background
The platform boasts over 100 million shoppers, with 18 million British users.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: earlier, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.
