Vinted Users Share Frustration About Sizing Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The second-hand shopping app has altered its size classifications for female and kids' apparel without notifying every member regarding the update.
Social Media Response
Countless users and merchants are posting online saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with similar services.
It has advised users to check their listings and manually change the size if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Modifications
Previously, the sizes had both numerical and alphabetical indicators, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has an alphabetical indicator and numerical range for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Stories
One content creator, who creates plus-size fashion videos, 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, said garments she listed with size 14 tags were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she explained.
Required Changes
Charlotte Lunn, from Derby, said she had been left angered due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, because of my ongoing medical condition and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has emerged as a preferred choice to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: previously, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
