Vinted Users Voice Frustration Over Sizing Changes
Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.
The second-hand shopping app has updated its sizing categories for women's and children's garments without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present a different size category than originally posted because of the remapping.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with similar services.
They have suggested members to review their products and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Modifications
Previously, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum such as S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the size labels have been reassigned - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Another user, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she said.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, located in England, explained she became annoyed due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she stated.
Platform Context
The app has more than 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has proved a popular alternative compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.
