Vinted Shoppers Express Displeasure Regarding Size Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused items being listed as the wrong size.
The second-hand shopping app has updated its size classifications for women's and children's garments failing to inform all users about the change.
Social Media Response
Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a different size category than originally posted due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with comparable marketplaces.
It has advised users to check their listings and manually change the size if necessary, which has left users frustrated.
Measurement Approach Changes
Previously, the sizes had both one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
User Accounts
One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Manual Updates
A different user, located in England, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Service Background
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, with 18 million British users.
It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: previously, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods following member complaints.
