Vinted Shoppers Voice Anger About Size Changes
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
The second-hand shopping app has altered its sizing categories for women's and children's garments without notifying every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Response
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification versus the original listing because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
They have suggested members to check their listings and update the measurements by hand if necessary, which has left users frustrated.
Size Classification Changes
Earlier, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum such as S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
User Experiences
A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Another user, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she stated.
Manual Updates
Charlotte Lunn, from Derby, stated she felt frustrated because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Platform Context
The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
