Vinted Members Share Frustration Over Size Changes
Members of the platform have expressed outrage after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
The second-hand shopping app has revised its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes failing to inform all users about the change.
Online Platforms Reaction
Countless users and merchants are posting online saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
The company said the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
It has advised users to review their products and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Changes
Previously, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as larger sizing 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they will likely be quite upset," she explained.
Required Changes
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she said.
Service Background
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, with 18 million British users.
It has proved a popular alternative versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: last year, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options due to shopper criticism.
