Vinted Users Share Frustration Over Sizing Updates
Members of the platform have expressed outrage after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has updated its measurement guidelines for women's and children's garments but did not contact every member regarding the update.
Social Media Response
Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
The company said the revised method more closely matches similar services.
They have suggested members to review their products and manually change the size if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Measurement Approach Modifications
Previously, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
A different member, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she said.
Required Changes
Charlotte Lunn, from Derby, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the measurements for "each individual item".
"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: previously, Vinted reversed a change to its shipping options following member complaints.
