Vinted Users Express Displeasure Regarding Sizing Modifications
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has revised its size classifications for women's and children's clothes without notifying all users about the change.
Social Media Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification versus the original listing because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
They have suggested members to check their listings and manually change the size when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Changes
Earlier, the sizes had both one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L used to be a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
User Stories
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
Charlotte Lunn, based in Derby, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Service Background
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has proved a popular alternative compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, Vinted reversed a change concerning shipment methods following member complaints.
