Vinted Users Express Anger Regarding Sizing Modifications
Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has revised its measurement guidelines for women's and children's clothes without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Digital Channels Response
Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with similar services.
The platform has recommended to examine their items and manually change the size where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Changes
Previously, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
User Accounts
A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
A different member, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she stated.
Required Changes
Another shopper, from Derby, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she said.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.
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: last year, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.
