Vinted Shoppers Express Displeasure Over Sizing Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused items being listed as the wrong size.
The second-hand shopping app has updated its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Response
Countless users and merchants have taken to social media claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification versus the original listing due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.
It has advised users to examine their items and update the measurements by hand when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Updates
Earlier, the sizes had both one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Stories
A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she explained.
Manual Updates
A different user, located in England, said she had been left angered due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".
"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she explained.
Platform Context
The platform boasts over 100 million users, with 18 million British users.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.
