Vinted Members Express Frustration Regarding Size Updates
Members of the platform have expressed outrage after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
The popular resale platform has updated its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Reaction
Countless users and merchants have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display a different size category than originally posted due to the recalibration.
The company said the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
The platform has recommended to review their products and manually change the size if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Updates
Earlier, the sizes had both one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum such as S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size used to be a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
A different member, from Glasgow, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she said.
Required Changes
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 after experiencing income reduction," she stated.
Service Background
The platform boasts over 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: previously, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
