Vinted Users Share Anger Regarding Sizing Changes
Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The second-hand shopping app has updated its measurement guidelines for women's and children's garments without notifying all users about the change.
Online Platforms Backlash
Many shoppers and sellers are posting online claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification versus the original listing due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches similar services.
It has advised users to examine their items and manually change the size where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Updates
Earlier, the sizes had both numerical and alphabetical indicators, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Accounts
One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, said garments she listed with size 14 tags were showing in the marketplace as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she stated.
Manual Updates
A different user, located in England, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the sizing for "all her products".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Service Background
The platform boasts over 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has proved a popular alternative compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: earlier, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
