Vinted Members Express Anger About Sizing Changes
Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has revised its size classifications for women's and children's clothes but did not contact every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Response
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 as a result of the reclassification.
The company said the new system was more in line with comparable marketplaces.
The platform has recommended to examine their items and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Updates
Earlier, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, like S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes an alphabetical indicator and numerical range such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
User Stories
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, from Glasgow, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Manual Updates
Charlotte Lunn, from Derby, stated she felt frustrated because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she explained.
Platform Context
The service features exceeding 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.
It has emerged as a preferred choice to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
