Vinted Members Express Anger Over Sizing Modifications
Members of the platform have expressed outrage after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has revised its size classifications for women's and children's garments but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.
Digital Channels Reaction
Countless users and merchants are posting online stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification than originally posted due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.
The platform has recommended to review their products and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Changes
Earlier, the sizes had both 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.
In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - for example a size L used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Accounts
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, from Glasgow, said garments she listed with size 14 tags were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
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".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she said.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million members, 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 that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
