Vinted Shoppers Voice Displeasure Regarding Size Changes
Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing.
The second-hand shopping app has updated its size classifications for women's and children's clothes failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Response
Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with comparable marketplaces.
It has advised users to review their products and manually change the size where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.
Size Classification Modifications
Before the change, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Stories
Frankie Bridger, who creates plus-size fashion videos, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she explained.
Required Changes
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, said she had been left angered 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 after experiencing income reduction," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million users, with 18 million British users.
It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
