Vinted Shoppers Voice Displeasure About Size Modifications
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
The second-hand shopping app has revised its measurement guidelines for women's and children's garments but did not contact every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Backlash
Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online saying Vinted listings now show a different size category than originally posted because of the remapping.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches similar services.
It has advised users to review their products and manually change the size when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Size Classification Modifications
Previously, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
A different member, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she explained.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Service Background
The app has more than 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has proved a popular alternative versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: last year, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods following member complaints.
