Vinted Users Express Frustration About Sizing Changes
Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has updated its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel failing to inform every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Backlash
Many shoppers and sellers are posting online saying Vinted listings now show a different size category versus the original listing due to the recalibration.
The company said the new system was more in line with similar services.
The platform has recommended to check their listings and update the measurements by hand when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Changes
Before the change, the sizing featured one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Another user, located in Scotland, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Platform Context
The platform boasts over 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
