Vinted Members Share Anger About Size Changes
Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has revised its size classifications for female and kids' apparel without notifying all users about the change.
Digital Channels Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present a different size category than originally posted due to the recalibration.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches similar services.
They have suggested members to review their products and manually change the size if necessary, which has left users frustrated.
Size Classification Updates
Previously, the measurements included one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Stories
One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she explained.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, based in Derby, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the measurements for "each individual item".
"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Platform Context
The service features exceeding 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: earlier, Vinted reversed a change to its shipping options following member complaints.
