Vinted Members Share Displeasure About Sizing Modifications
Shoppers are voicing their frustration due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing.
The second-hand shopping app has altered its size classifications for female and kids' apparel failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a different size category versus the original listing due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
It has advised users to review their products and manually change the size if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Measurement Approach Modifications
Earlier, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
User 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.
A different member, located in Scotland, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they're going to be very disappointed," she explained.
Required Changes
Another shopper, located in England, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the measurements for "each individual item".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she said.
Service Background
The platform boasts over 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
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 platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.
