Vinted Members Share Displeasure Regarding Size Updates
Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The popular resale platform has altered its size classifications for women's and children's garments but did not contact all users about the change.
Social Media Reaction
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show a different size category than originally posted because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with comparable marketplaces.
They have suggested members to check their listings and manually change the size when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.
Measurement Approach Modifications
Before the change, the measurements included one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features 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 formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Stories
A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
A different member, from Glasgow, said garments she listed with size 14 tags were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she explained.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, based in Derby, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the sizing for "all her products".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: previously, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.
