Vinted Users Express Displeasure About Size Modifications
Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.
The popular resale platform has revised its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Backlash
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present a different size category versus the original listing due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
The platform has recommended to check their listings and manually change the size if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Measurement Approach Changes
Earlier, the sizing featured one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes an alphabetical indicator and numerical range like S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Stories
Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were displaying on the service as size 20–22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, based in Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Platform Context
The platform boasts over 100 million shoppers, with 18 million British users.
It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: last year, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options after backlash from users.
