Vinted Members Express Displeasure Regarding Size Modifications
Shoppers are voicing their frustration due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.
The popular resale platform has updated its size classifications for female and kids' apparel but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
The company said the new system was more in line with other platforms.
The platform has recommended to review their products and update the measurements by hand when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Size Classification Changes
Before the change, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
A different member, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million members, 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 that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: previously, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options after backlash from users.
