Vinted Users Express Displeasure Over Sizing Modifications
Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has altered its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel without notifying every member regarding the update.
Social Media Reaction
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a different size category than originally posted due to the recalibration.
The company said the updated approach better aligns 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
Earlier, the measurements included one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
User Stories
A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she explained.
Required Changes
Charlotte Lunn, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizing for "all her products".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has emerged as a preferred choice to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: previously, Vinted reversed a change concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.
