Vinted Members Express Displeasure Regarding Size Modifications
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The second-hand shopping app has revised its measurement guidelines for women's and children's clothes without notifying every member regarding the update.
Social Media Response
Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.
The company said the revised method more closely matches similar services.
The platform has recommended to review their products and adjust the sizing manually when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Modifications
Earlier, the measurements included numerical and alphabetical indicators, such as S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features an alphabetical indicator and numerical range such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
User Stories
Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, located in Scotland, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, located in England, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the sizing for "all her products".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she said.
Service Background
The app has more than 100 million members, including 18 million in the UK.
It has proved a popular alternative versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: earlier, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
