Vinted Users Share Displeasure Regarding Size Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
The second-hand shopping app has revised its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel but did not contact every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Response
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with similar services.
The platform has recommended to check their listings and manually change the size where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.
Measurement Approach Updates
Before the change, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes an alphabetical indicator and numerical range like S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she stated.
Required Changes
A different user, from Derby, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the measurements for "each individual item".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, with 18 million British users.
It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: previously, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.
