Vinted Shoppers Share Displeasure Over Size Updates
Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has updated its size classifications for female and kids' apparel failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Response
Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
They have suggested members to review their products and manually change the size when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Size Classification Modifications
Before the change, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - such as a large size was previously a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Stories
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she explained.
Required Changes
Another shopper, from Derby, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the measurements for "each individual item".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
