Vinted Users Express Displeasure Regarding Sizing Updates
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has altered its measurement guidelines for women's and children's garments failing to inform all users about the change.
Social Media Response
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.
Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
The platform has recommended to examine their items and update the measurements by hand when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Measurement Approach Changes
Earlier, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter with a size spectrum such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Accounts
Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, 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, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she stated.
Required Changes
A different user, from Derby, said she had been left angered due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she said.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, with 18 million British users.
It has emerged as a preferred choice to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, Vinted reversed a change to its shipping options following member complaints.
