Vinted Shoppers Voice Displeasure Over Size Updates
Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The second-hand shopping app has revised its sizing categories for women's and children's garments but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification versus the original listing because of the remapping.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with comparable marketplaces.
It has advised users to review their products and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Modifications
Previously, the sizing featured one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Accounts
One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she said.
Necessary Adjustments
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, stated she felt frustrated because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, because of my ongoing medical condition and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.
It has emerged as a preferred choice versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: last year, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
