Vinted Users Share Anger Regarding Size Modifications
Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has updated its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel but did not contact all users about the change.
Online Platforms Reaction
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 company said the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
It has advised users to review their products and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Measurement Approach Changes
Before the change, the sizes had both numerical and alphabetical indicators, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L used to be a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
A different member, from Glasgow, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she explained.
Manual Updates
Another shopper, located in England, stated she felt frustrated because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she said.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 100 million members, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: last year, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
