Vinted Users Voice Frustration Over Sizing Modifications
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The popular resale platform has revised its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel without notifying all users about the change.
Online Platforms Response
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification versus the original listing due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with similar services.
They have suggested members to review their products and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Updates
Earlier, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, like 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 measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Shopper Accounts
One content creator, who creates plus-size fashion videos, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Another user, located in Scotland, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she said.
Manual Updates
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the measurements for "each individual item".
"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she said.
Platform Context
The app has more than 100 million members, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: earlier, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
