Vinted Users Share Displeasure About Sizing Updates
Members of the platform have expressed outrage after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The second-hand shopping app has altered its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show a different size category compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.
The company said the updated approach better aligns with similar services.
They have suggested members to examine their items and manually change the size if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Modifications
Before the change, the sizing featured one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was previously a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Accounts
Frankie Bridger, who creates plus-size fashion videos, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
A different member, from Glasgow, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
Charlotte Lunn, 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, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she said.
Service Background
The app has more than 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options due to shopper criticism.
