Vinted Shoppers Express Anger Regarding Size Updates
Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has revised its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes failing to inform all users about the change.
Digital Channels Backlash
Many shoppers and sellers are posting online stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed 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.
Sizing System Changes
Previously, the measurements included numerical and alphabetical indicators, such as S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Shopper Stories
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Another user, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted with size 14 tags 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 stated.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, located in England, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she explained.
Platform Context
The app has more than 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: last year, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
