Vinted Users Voice Frustration Regarding Size Modifications
Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing.
The second-hand shopping app has revised its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel failing to inform all users about the change.
Digital Channels Backlash
Countless users and merchants are posting online claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category versus the original listing due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
It has advised users to review their products and update the measurements by hand if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Changes
Earlier, the sizes had both one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The new system has an alphabetical indicator and numerical range like S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L was previously a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Shopper Stories
A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she said.
Manual Updates
Charlotte Lunn, from Derby, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, with 18 million British users.
It has proved a popular alternative 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: earlier, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options following member complaints.
