Vinted Members Voice Displeasure About Size Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has altered its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Response
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category than originally posted because of the remapping.
The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with similar services.
They have suggested members to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.
Measurement Approach Updates
Earlier, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has an alphabetical indicator and numerical range such as S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L used to be 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," the way the service now categorizes.
Another user, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed with size 14 tags were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she said.
Manual Updates
A different user, located in England, explained she became annoyed due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Platform Context
The platform boasts over 100 million members, including 18 million in the UK.
It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: previously, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
