Vinted Shoppers Share Displeasure About Size Modifications
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
The second-hand shopping app has altered its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel but did not contact all users about the change.
Online Platforms Backlash
Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.
The company said the new system was more in line with comparable marketplaces.
They have suggested members to review their products and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Updates
Previously, the sizes had both one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - such as a large size was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, located in Scotland, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she stated.
Manual Updates
Another shopper, from Derby, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she said.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, Vinted reversed a change to its shipping options following member complaints.