Vinted Shoppers Express Anger About Sizing Modifications
Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.
The second-hand shopping app has altered its size classifications for women's and children's garments but did not contact all users about the change.
Social Media Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
The company said the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
The platform has recommended to check their listings and update the measurements by hand when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Measurement Approach Modifications
Previously, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, like S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
A different member, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they will likely be quite upset," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, located in England, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the sizing for "all her products".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, because of my ongoing medical condition and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million users, with 18 million British users.
It has proved a popular alternative compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: previously, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
