Vinted Shoppers Express Anger Regarding Sizing Updates
Members of the platform have expressed outrage after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The second-hand shopping app has updated its sizing categories for women's and children's garments without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.
Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with similar services.
The platform has recommended to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.
Size Classification Changes
Before the change, the measurements included one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Stories
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," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she explained.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, based in Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount for me since losing part of my income," she said.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 100 million shoppers, with 18 million British users.
It has emerged as a preferred choice to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: previously, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
