Vinted Users Voice Anger Over Size Changes
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has revised its size classifications for women's and children's garments without notifying all users about the change.
Social Media Response
Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a different size category versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
The platform has recommended to examine their items and update the measurements by hand if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Updates
Before the change, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - such as a large size was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she explained.
Manual Updates
Another shopper, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she said.
Platform Context
The service features exceeding 100 million members, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: last year, Vinted reversed a change concerning shipment methods following member complaints.
