Vinted Users Voice Frustration Over Sizing Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
The second-hand shopping app has altered its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Backlash
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show a different size category compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.
It has advised users to review their products and adjust the sizing manually when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Modifications
Previously, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size used to be a 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, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she stated.
Required Changes
Another shopper, based in Derby, said she had been left angered due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".
"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: previously, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.
