Vinted Members Express Displeasure Over Size Modifications
Members of the platform have expressed outrage after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
The popular resale platform has updated its size classifications for women's and children's clothes failing to inform all users about the change.
Digital Channels Response
Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category versus the original listing because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with other platforms.
It has advised users to review their products and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Modifications
Before the change, the sizes had both a single numeric size and a letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has an alphabetical indicator and numerical range such as S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size used to be a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Another user, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she explained.
Manual Updates
Another shopper, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Service Background
The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, with 18 million British users.
It has emerged as a preferred choice to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, Vinted reversed a change to its shipping options following member complaints.