Vinted Shoppers Share Anger Over Sizing Modifications
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
The second-hand shopping app has altered its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.
Digital Channels Response
Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.
They have suggested members to examine their items and manually change the size where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Updates
Before the change, the measurements included numerical and alphabetical indicators, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range 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 now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Stories
One content creator, who creates plus-size fashion videos, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
A different member, from Glasgow, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she explained.
Required Changes
Another shopper, from Derby, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Platform Context
The app has more than 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.
