Vinted Users Express Frustration About Size Changes
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has altered its size classifications for female and kids' apparel failing to inform all users about the change.
Online Platforms Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show a different size category versus the original listing because of the remapping.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with comparable marketplaces.
It has advised users to review their products and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.
Measurement Approach Changes
Before the change, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes an alphabetical indicator and numerical range like S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size was previously a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Shopper Accounts
One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
A different member, located in Scotland, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
Charlotte Lunn, from Derby, explained she became annoyed due to the update requiring manual adjustment the measurements for "each individual item".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Platform Context
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, with 18 million British users.
It has proved a popular alternative versus similar marketplaces including 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 concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.
