Vinted Users Voice Displeasure About Size Changes
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The popular resale platform has updated its measurement guidelines for women's and children's clothes failing to inform all users about the change.
Online Platforms Backlash
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media claiming that product pages now present a different size category than originally posted due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with other platforms.
They have suggested members to examine their items and adjust the sizing manually when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Changes
Previously, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she explained.
Required Changes
Charlotte Lunn, based in Derby, explained she became annoyed due to the update requiring manual adjustment the measurements for "each individual item".
"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, with 18 million British users.
It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options due to shopper criticism.
