Vinted Members Voice Anger Over Size Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing.
The second-hand shopping app has updated its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Backlash
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification versus the original listing because of the remapping.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with comparable marketplaces.
They have suggested members to check their listings and update the measurements by hand if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.
Measurement Approach Updates
Previously, the measurements included one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - such as a large size was previously a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Stories
One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
A different member, from Glasgow, 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.
Required Changes
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the sizing for "all her products".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Service Background
The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.
It has proved a popular alternative versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: last year, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
