Vinted Users Voice Frustration About Sizing Modifications
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has revised its size classifications for women's and children's clothes without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Response
Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a different size category than originally posted due to the recalibration.
The company said the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
They have suggested members to examine their items and adjust the sizing manually when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Updates
Before the change, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has 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 now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Manual Updates
Another shopper, based in Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she said.
Platform Context
The platform boasts over 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.
It has proved a popular alternative compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
