Vinted Shoppers Voice Displeasure About Size Modifications
Vinted users have been reacting angrily 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 failing to inform every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Backlash
Countless users and merchants have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display a different size category versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with comparable marketplaces.
The platform has recommended to review their products and manually change the size if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Measurement Approach Updates
Before the change, the sizes had both a single numeric size and a letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Accounts
Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she said.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, from Derby, explained she became annoyed due to the update requiring manual adjustment the measurements for "each individual item".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she explained.
Platform Context
The service features exceeding 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has proved a popular alternative compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: previously, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
