Vinted Members Share Anger About Size Updates
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
The popular resale platform has updated its size classifications for women's and children's clothes failing to inform every member regarding the update.
Digital Channels Response
Many shoppers and sellers are posting online saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with other platforms.
They have suggested members to review their products and update the measurements by hand when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Size Classification Changes
Before the change, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has an alphabetical indicator and numerical range such as S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the size labels have been reassigned - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Stories
A fashion influencer, 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," which is what Vinted now does.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, said garments she listed with size 14 tags were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she explained.
Required Changes
Another shopper, located in England, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has emerged as a preferred choice versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: previously, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices following member complaints.