Vinted Shoppers Voice Anger Over Sizing Modifications
Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The second-hand shopping app has revised its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Reaction
Countless users and merchants have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with other platforms.
The platform has recommended to examine their items and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Changes
Earlier, the measurements included one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L was previously a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Experiences
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as size 20–22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she explained.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, from Derby, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she said.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.
