Vinted Shoppers Express Frustration Regarding Size Modifications
Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing.
The second-hand shopping app has altered its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Response
Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
The company said the new system was more in line with comparable marketplaces.
The platform has recommended to review their products and manually change the size where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.
Size Classification Updates
Earlier, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Stories
One content creator, who creates plus-size fashion videos, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
A different member, from Glasgow, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
Charlotte Lunn, based in Derby, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"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 users, with 18 million British users.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: last year, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options due to shopper criticism.
