Vinted Users Share Frustration Regarding Sizing Updates
Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The second-hand shopping app has revised its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel without notifying all users about the change.
Social Media Reaction
Countless users and merchants are posting online saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
The company said the new system was more in line with comparable marketplaces.
The platform has recommended to examine their items and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.
Size Classification Updates
Previously, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes an alphabetical indicator and numerical range such as S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - such as a large size used to be a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Another user, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were displaying on the service as size 20–22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she said.
Required Changes
A different user, located in England, explained she became annoyed due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she explained.
Platform Context
The platform boasts over 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: last year, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.
