Vinted Members Voice Frustration Over Sizing Updates
Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has revised its size classifications for women's and children's garments without notifying every member regarding the update.
Digital Channels Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category than originally posted due to the recalibration.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with similar services.
They have suggested members to check their listings and update the measurements by hand when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Measurement Approach Modifications
Before the change, the sizes had both one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features an alphabetical indicator and numerical range for example S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L used to be a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
A different member, from Glasgow, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she said.
Manual Updates
A different user, from Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she stated.
Platform Context
The platform boasts over 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion that an unexpected update within the service has received backlash: last year, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
