Vinted Members Express Anger Over Size Changes
Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The popular resale platform has revised its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes without notifying every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Backlash
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a different size category than originally posted due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with other platforms.
They have suggested members to review their products and manually change the size where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Modifications
Before the change, the measurements included numerical and alphabetical indicators, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L was previously a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, located in Scotland, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she stated.
Manual Updates
A different user, located in England, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the measurements for "each individual item".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial after experiencing income reduction," she said.
Platform Context
The service features exceeding 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
