Vinted Shoppers Express Frustration Regarding Size Updates
Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has revised its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel but did not contact every member regarding the update.
Digital Channels Backlash
Countless users and merchants have taken to social media claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification versus the original listing because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches similar services.
It has advised users to check their listings and manually change the size if necessary, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Changes
Earlier, the sizes had both numerical and alphabetical indicators, such as 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 sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Another user, located in Scotland, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she said.
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".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she said.
Service Background
The app has more than 100 million members, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has proved a popular alternative compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: previously, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
