Vinted Users Share Displeasure Over Sizing Changes
Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has altered its size classifications for women's and children's clothes but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Backlash
Countless users and merchants are posting online claiming that product pages now present a different size category versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
They have suggested members to examine their items and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.
Measurement Approach Updates
Previously, the sizes had both one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Another user, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she stated.
Required Changes
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, 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 Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Platform Context
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: last year, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options due to shopper criticism.