Vinted Members Share Anger Regarding Sizing Changes
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
The second-hand shopping app has updated its size classifications for female and kids' apparel without notifying every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category versus the original listing because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.
It has advised users to examine their items and update the measurements by hand if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Updates
Before the change, the measurements included one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Stories
One content creator, who creates plus-size fashion videos, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Another user, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Manual Updates
A different user, located in England, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she said.
Platform Context
The service features exceeding 100 million members, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has emerged as a preferred choice versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: last year, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
