Vinted Members Voice Frustration Regarding Sizing Modifications
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The second-hand shopping app has altered its measurement guidelines for women's and children's garments failing to inform every member regarding the update.
Digital Channels Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers are posting online claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category than originally posted because of the remapping.
The company said the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
The platform has recommended to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.
Size Classification Updates
Previously, the sizes had both a single numeric size and a letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size was previously a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Experiences
One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, said garments she listed 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 explained.
Necessary Adjustments
Charlotte Lunn, from Derby, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the sizing for "all her products".
"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 said.
Service Background
The app has more than 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: previously, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options due to shopper criticism.
