Vinted Members Share Anger Regarding Size Updates
Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The popular resale platform has updated its size classifications for female and kids' apparel failing to inform every member regarding the update.
Social Media Response
Countless users and merchants have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.
Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
It has advised users to review their products and adjust the sizing manually when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Measurement Approach Changes
Before the change, the sizes had both numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features an alphabetical indicator and numerical range such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - such as a large size used to be a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Stories
A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
A different member, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they're going to be very disappointed," she explained.
Manual Updates
Another shopper, based in Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she explained.
Service Background
The platform boasts over 100 million users, with 18 million British users.
It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, Vinted reversed a change concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.
