Vinted Shoppers Share Displeasure Regarding Sizing Changes
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has updated its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel without notifying all users about the change.
Online Platforms Backlash
Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.
The company said the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
It has advised users to review their products and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.
Size Classification Modifications
Earlier, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
One content creator, who creates plus-size fashion videos, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
A different member, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she stated.
Manual Updates
A different user, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
