Vinted Members Share Displeasure Over Sizing Changes
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has revised its measurement guidelines for women's and children's garments but did not contact all users about the change.
Social Media Response
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches similar services.
The platform has recommended to check their listings and update the measurements by hand if necessary, which has left users frustrated.
Size Classification Changes
Before the change, the sizes had both one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range like 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 Stories
Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as larger sizing 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she explained.
Necessary Adjustments
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, said she had been left angered 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 selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she explained.
Platform Context
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 isn't the first time where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: last year, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options due to shopper criticism.
