Vinted Users Express Anger About Sizing Modifications
Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The second-hand shopping app has revised its size classifications for female and kids' apparel but did not contact all users about the change.
Digital Channels Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers are posting online claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category than originally posted because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.
The platform has recommended to examine their items and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.
Size Classification Updates
Before the change, the sizes had both numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The new system has an alphabetical indicator and numerical range like S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size was previously a 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".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they will likely be quite upset," she explained.
Manual Updates
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the measurements for "each individual item".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she said.
Platform Context
The service features exceeding 100 million members, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: last year, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
