Vinted Members Express Anger Regarding Size Changes
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has updated its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Backlash
Countless users and merchants have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display a different size category compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with other platforms.
They have suggested members to review their products and manually change the size if necessary, which has left users frustrated.
Measurement Approach Changes
Before the change, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L was previously a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Accounts
A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Another user, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she said.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, from Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she said.
Service Background
The app has more than 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance that an unexpected update within the service has received backlash: earlier, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.
