Vinted Shoppers Share Anger Over Sizing Changes
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
The popular resale platform has revised its size classifications for women's and children's clothes without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Backlash
Many shoppers and sellers are posting online saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification versus the original listing because of the remapping.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with comparable marketplaces.
It has advised users to examine their items and adjust the sizing manually when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.
Measurement Approach Modifications
Before the change, the measurements included one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
A fashion influencer, 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, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, based in Derby, said she had been left angered due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".
"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she said.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 100 million shoppers, with 18 million British users.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: previously, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options following member complaints.
