Vinted Shoppers Express Anger Regarding Size Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The second-hand shopping app has updated its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel failing to inform every member regarding the update.
Digital Channels Backlash
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show a different size category versus the original listing because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with other platforms.
They have suggested members to examine their items and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, which has left users frustrated.
Size Classification Updates
Earlier, the measurements included one number and one letter, like 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 - for example a size L was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
A different member, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she explained.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, based in Derby, said she had been left angered due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizing for "all her products".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, because of my ongoing medical condition and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 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: last year, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.
