Vinted Users Share Displeasure About Size Changes
Members of the platform have expressed outrage after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has updated its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes failing to inform all users about the change.
Online Platforms Response
Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category versus the original listing because of the remapping.
The company said the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
It has advised users to check their listings and manually change the size if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.
Size Classification Changes
Before the change, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has an alphabetical indicator and numerical range such as S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Member Stories
One content creator, who creates plus-size fashion videos, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed with size 14 tags were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she said.
Manual Updates
Charlotte Lunn, from Derby, explained she became annoyed due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, because of my ongoing medical condition and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: last year, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options following member complaints.
