Vinted Members Voice Anger Regarding Size Modifications
Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.
The popular resale platform has revised its sizing categories for women's and children's garments failing to inform every member regarding the update.
Social Media Reaction
Countless users and merchants are posting online saying Vinted listings now show a different size category than originally posted due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with similar services.
It has advised users to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Changes
Earlier, the sizes had both one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Accounts
One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she stated.
Required Changes
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, explained she became annoyed due to the update requiring manual adjustment the measurements for "each individual item".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: earlier, Vinted reversed a change concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.
