Vinted Members Share Frustration About Sizing Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The popular resale platform has revised its size classifications for women's and children's garments without notifying all users about the change.
Online Platforms Backlash
Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present a different size category than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
They have suggested members to review their products and update the measurements by hand when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Measurement Approach Updates
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 like S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - such as a large size used to be a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
User Accounts
One content creator, who creates plus-size fashion videos, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she explained.
Required Changes
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, because of my ongoing medical condition and selling on Vinted has been paramount for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has proved a popular alternative compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: earlier, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
