Vinted Users Voice Displeasure About Size Changes
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused items being listed as the wrong size.
The popular resale platform has altered its size classifications for female and kids' apparel failing to inform all users about the change.
Social Media Response
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show a different size category than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
The platform has recommended to examine their items and manually change the size if necessary, which has left users frustrated.
Measurement Approach Modifications
Earlier, the sizing featured 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 size labels have been reassigned - for example a size L used to be a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she said.
Required Changes
Another shopper, located in England, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial after experiencing income reduction," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.
It has proved a popular alternative versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.