Vinted Members Voice Frustration Regarding Size Changes
Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has altered its measurement guidelines for women's and children's clothes without notifying every member regarding the update.
Social Media Response
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show a different size category than originally posted due to the recalibration.
The company said the updated approach better aligns with similar services.
It has advised users to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.
Measurement Approach Updates
Earlier, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
Frankie Bridger, who creates plus-size fashion videos, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she said.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, based in Derby, said she had been left angered due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizing for "all her products".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, because of my ongoing medical condition and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Platform Context
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, with 18 million British users.
It has proved a popular alternative versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance that an unexpected update within the service has received backlash: earlier, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
