Vinted Users Express Anger About Sizing Updates
Members of the platform have expressed outrage 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.
Digital Channels Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers are posting online saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches similar services.
It has advised users to check their listings and manually change the size where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Updates
Before the change, the measurements included numerical and alphabetical indicators, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter with a size spectrum such as S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
User Accounts
Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, located in Scotland, said garments she listed with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she explained.
Manual Updates
A different user, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the measurements for "each individual item".
"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she said.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, with 18 million British users.
It has proved a popular alternative compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: previously, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options following member complaints.
