Vinted Members Voice Displeasure About Size Modifications
Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The second-hand shopping app has altered its measurement guidelines for women's and children's clothes but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Response
Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
The company said the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.
The platform has recommended to check their listings and update the measurements by hand when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Modifications
Earlier, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features an alphabetical indicator and numerical range like S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
User Experiences
One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she said.
Manual Updates
Charlotte Lunn, based in Derby, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, with 18 million British users.
It has proved a popular alternative compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: last year, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
