Vinted Members Express Displeasure About Size Changes
Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has altered its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel without notifying all users about the change.
Social Media Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers are posting online stating that platform listings now display a different size category than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
The company said the revised method more closely matches similar services.
It has advised users to review their products and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Modifications
Previously, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has an alphabetical indicator and numerical range for example S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the size labels have been reassigned - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
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," which is what Vinted now does.
A different member, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they will likely be quite upset," she said.
Required Changes
Another shopper, from Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she stated.
Platform Context
The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: last year, Vinted reversed a change concerning shipment methods following member complaints.