Vinted Shoppers Share Displeasure Over Size Updates
Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has updated its size classifications for women's and children's clothes without notifying every member regarding the update.
Digital Channels Backlash
Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with similar services.
The platform has recommended to review their products and manually change the size if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Modifications
Before the change, the sizing featured one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features an alphabetical indicator and numerical range for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
User Experiences
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
A different member, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, from Derby, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the measurements for "each individual item".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she said.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: last year, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.
