Vinted Users Share Displeasure Over Size Modifications
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has altered its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel failing to inform every member regarding the update.
Social Media Response
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category than originally posted due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with similar services.
The platform has recommended to review their products and manually change the size when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Updates
Previously, the sizes had both numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter with a size spectrum such as S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement used to be a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Stories
A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Another user, located in Scotland, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were showing in the marketplace as larger sizing 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they're going to be very disappointed," she explained.
Necessary Adjustments
Charlotte Lunn, based in Derby, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she said.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million members, 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: last year, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options following member complaints.
