Vinted Members Voice Displeasure Over Size Modifications
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has altered its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Backlash
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with comparable marketplaces.
The platform has recommended to check their listings and manually change the size if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Updates
Before the change, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
User Stories
A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were showing in the marketplace as larger sizing 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she stated.
Manual Updates
A different user, based in Derby, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the measurements for "each individual item".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million users, with 18 million British users.
It has become a favored option 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, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
