Vinted Members Voice Anger About Sizing Modifications
Members of the platform have expressed outrage after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
The second-hand shopping app has revised its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel failing to inform every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Response
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present a different size category than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with similar services.
It has advised users to check their listings and manually change the size if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Changes
Earlier, 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.
In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Stories
Frankie Bridger, who creates plus-size fashion videos, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, from Glasgow, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, based in Derby, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial after experiencing income reduction," she said.
Platform Context
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.
It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: previously, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
