Vinted Shoppers Share Displeasure Regarding Size Modifications
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has altered its measurement guidelines for women's and children's garments but did not contact every member regarding the update.
Digital Channels Reaction
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.
It has advised users to review their products and adjust the sizing manually when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Modifications
Previously, the sizing featured one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L used to be a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
User Stories
One content creator, 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," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, located in Scotland, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Required Changes
A different user, from Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she explained.
Platform Context
The platform boasts over 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: previously, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
