Vinted Members Express Displeasure Over Size Changes
Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has updated its sizing categories for women's and children's garments but did not contact every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Backlash
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.
It has advised users to examine their items and update the measurements by hand if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Updates
Previously, the measurements included one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - for example a size L used to be a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Another user, from Glasgow, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she said.
Required Changes
A different user, located in England, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has proved a popular alternative versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: last year, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.
