Vinted Shoppers Express Displeasure Regarding Size Updates
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
The second-hand shopping app has revised its size classifications for women's and children's garments failing to inform all users about the change.
Social Media Response
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
The company said the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.
It has advised users to review their products and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, which has left users frustrated.
Size Classification Updates
Previously, the measurements included one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter with a size spectrum such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
User Accounts
One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
A different member, located in Scotland, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she said.
Required Changes
Charlotte Lunn, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she said.
Service Background
The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: previously, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
