Vinted Users Voice Anger About Sizing Updates
Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has revised its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel without notifying every member regarding the update.
Social Media Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.
The company said the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
They have suggested members to examine their items and update the measurements by hand if necessary, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Changes
Before the change, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has an alphabetical indicator and numerical range such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement used to be a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
User Accounts
A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
A different member, located in Scotland, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she stated.
Manual Updates
A different user, based in Derby, said she had been left angered due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial after experiencing income reduction," she explained.
Platform Context
The app has more than 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has proved a popular alternative compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options due to shopper criticism.
