Vinted Members Express Displeasure About Size Modifications
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 garments without notifying all users about the change.
Social Media Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers are posting online saying Vinted listings now show a different size category versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
The company said the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.
It has advised users to review their products and update the measurements by hand if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.
Measurement Approach Changes
Previously, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features an alphabetical indicator and numerical range such as S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the size labels have been reassigned - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
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," the way the service now categorizes.
Another user, from Glasgow, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they're going to be very disappointed," she said.
Manual Updates
Another shopper, from Derby, stated she felt frustrated because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she said.
Service Background
The platform boasts over 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: previously, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
