Vinted Users Voice Anger Regarding Sizing Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has updated its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel without notifying every member regarding the update.
Social Media Response
Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches similar services.
The platform has recommended to examine their items and update the measurements by hand if necessary, which has left users frustrated.
Measurement Approach Modifications
Before the change, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has an alphabetical indicator and numerical range like S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
A different member, located in Scotland, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, based in Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she said.
Platform Context
The app has more than 100 million users, with 18 million British users.
It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: previously, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
