Vinted Users Voice Displeasure About Size Changes
Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The second-hand shopping app has updated its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes without notifying every member regarding the update.
Social Media Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers are posting online saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification than originally posted because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with other platforms.
They have suggested members to examine their items and manually change the size where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.
Measurement Approach Updates
Previously, the sizes had both numerical and alphabetical indicators, such as S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features an alphabetical indicator and numerical range like S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they're going to be very disappointed," she explained.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, located in England, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, because of my ongoing medical condition and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she said.
Platform Context
The app has more than 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: previously, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices following member complaints.