Vinted Shoppers Express Frustration About Size Modifications
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused items being listed as the wrong size.
The popular resale platform has revised its size classifications for women's and children's garments failing to inform every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Response
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with other platforms.
It has advised users to review their products and update the measurements by hand when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Changes
Before the change, the sizes had both numerical and alphabetical indicators, like S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as size 20–22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, based in Derby, explained she became annoyed due to the update requiring manual adjustment the measurements for "each individual item".
"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million members, including 18 million in the UK.
It has proved a popular alternative versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options after backlash from users.
