Vinted Shoppers Voice Displeasure Over Sizing Modifications
Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.
The popular resale platform has updated its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel without notifying every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Backlash
Many shoppers and sellers are posting online claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category than originally posted due to the recalibration.
The company said the new system was more in line with other platforms.
It has advised users to examine their items and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Changes
Earlier, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has an alphabetical indicator and numerical range for example S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Stories
One content creator, 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, from Glasgow, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as size 20–22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they're going to be very disappointed," she explained.
Manual Updates
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Platform Context
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 that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: previously, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
