Vinted Users Share Frustration Over Sizing Updates
Members of the platform have expressed outrage after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
The second-hand shopping app has altered its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes without notifying all users about the change.
Social Media Backlash
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
They have suggested members to examine their items and adjust the sizing manually when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Updates
Earlier, the sizes had both numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Another user, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, based in Derby, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 100 million users, with 18 million British users.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: previously, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
