Vinted Members Express Frustration About Sizing Modifications
Vinted users have been reacting angrily 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 failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Digital Channels Backlash
Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with other platforms.
The platform has recommended to check their listings and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Modifications
Previously, the sizes had both numerical and alphabetical indicators, like S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
A different member, located in Scotland, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they will likely be quite upset," she said.
Manual Updates
Another shopper, based in Derby, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she explained.
Service Background
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, with 18 million British users.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: last year, Vinted reversed a change concerning shipment methods following member complaints.
