Vinted Members Share Frustration Over Sizing Modifications
Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused items being listed as the wrong size.
The popular resale platform has updated its size classifications for women's and children's clothes failing to inform all users about the change.
Social Media Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category than originally posted due to the recalibration.
The company said the revised method more closely matches similar services.
It has advised users to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.
Size Classification Modifications
Before the change, the sizing featured one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes an alphabetical indicator and numerical range for example S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Member Stories
A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she explained.
Necessary Adjustments
Charlotte Lunn, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizing for "all her products".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
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: previously, Vinted reversed a change concerning shipment methods following member complaints.