Vinted Shoppers Share Anger Over Size Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.
The second-hand shopping app has revised its sizing categories for women's and children's garments failing to inform every member regarding the update.
Social Media Reaction
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.
Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.
The platform has recommended to review their products and manually change the size if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Updates
Before the change, the measurements included one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes an alphabetical indicator and numerical range for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was previously a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Stories
A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Another user, located in Scotland, said garments she listed with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she said.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
