Vinted Members Express Displeasure About Sizing Changes
Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
The second-hand shopping app has altered its size classifications for female and kids' apparel failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Response
Countless users and merchants are posting online stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with similar services.
The platform has recommended to review their products and adjust the sizing manually when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Measurement Approach Changes
Before the change, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement used to be a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
A different member, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she said.
Required Changes
A different user, based in Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million users, with 18 million British users.
It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: previously, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.
