Vinted Users Share Frustration Regarding Sizing Modifications
Shoppers are voicing their frustration due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has altered its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel without notifying every member regarding the update.
Social Media Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
The company said the revised method more closely matches similar services.
It has advised users to examine their items and manually change the size where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.
Size Classification Updates
Before the change, the sizes had both one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Member Stories
Frankie Bridger, who creates plus-size fashion videos, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as larger sizing 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she said.
Necessary Adjustments
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.