Vinted Members Express Anger About Size Updates
Members of the platform have expressed outrage after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has altered its size classifications for female and kids' apparel but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Response
Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online stating that platform listings now display a different size category versus the original listing due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.
They have suggested members to examine their items and manually change the size where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Changes
Earlier, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, like S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features an alphabetical indicator and numerical range such as S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
User Stories
One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as size 20–22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, located in England, said she had been left angered due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Platform Context
The platform boasts over 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.
It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion that an unexpected update within the service has received backlash: last year, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options following member complaints.