Vinted Shoppers Share Anger About Size Modifications
Shoppers are voicing their frustration due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The second-hand shopping app has altered its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel but did not contact all users about the change.
Online Platforms Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification than originally posted due to the recalibration.
The company said the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.
They have suggested members to check their listings and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Updates
Before the change, the sizing featured 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.
In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
One content creator, who creates plus-size fashion videos, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she said.
Manual Updates
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change 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 following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: last year, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options due to shopper criticism.
