Vinted Members Express Anger Over Sizing Modifications
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The second-hand shopping app has revised its measurement guidelines for women's and children's garments without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers are posting online claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification than originally posted because of the remapping.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches similar services.
They have suggested members to examine their items and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Updates
Before the change, the measurements included one number and one letter, like 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 sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
Frankie Bridger, who creates plus-size fashion videos, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, said garments she listed with size 14 tags were showing in the marketplace as larger sizing 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she said.
Required Changes
Charlotte Lunn, from Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
