Vinted Users Express Anger Over Size Modifications
Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The popular resale platform has revised its sizing categories for women's and children's garments but did not contact all users about the change.
Social Media Backlash
Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.
It has advised users to check their listings and update the measurements by hand if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Changes
Before the change, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes an alphabetical indicator and numerical range like S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L used to be a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
User Accounts
One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she explained.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, based in Derby, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial after experiencing income reduction," she said.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: last year, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.
