Vinted Users Express Displeasure About Size Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused items being listed as the wrong size.
The popular resale platform has altered its size classifications for women's and children's garments without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification 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 adjust the sizing manually if necessary, which has left users frustrated.
Size Classification Updates
Earlier, the sizes had both a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Experiences
One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, stated items she posted with size 14 tags 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, based in Derby, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".
"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: previously, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.
