Vinted Members Express Frustration About Size Changes
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The second-hand shopping app has altered its size classifications for female and kids' apparel failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Response
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a different size category compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.
The company said the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.
It has advised users to review their products and adjust the sizing manually when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Size Classification Modifications
Before the change, the sizing featured one number and one letter, 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 previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Stories
One content creator, who creates plus-size fashion videos, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Another user, located in Scotland, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were displaying on the service as size 20–22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she stated.
Manual Updates
A different user, from Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Service Background
The service features exceeding 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has emerged as a preferred choice to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: previously, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.
