Vinted Users Share Displeasure About Size Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.
The second-hand shopping app has altered its size classifications for female and kids' apparel failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Backlash
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a different size category compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.
Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with similar services.
They have suggested members to review their products and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Measurement Approach Changes
Previously, the sizes had both one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size used to be a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
User Experiences
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Another user, located in Scotland, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Manual Updates
Another shopper, based in Derby, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".
"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she said.
Service Background
The platform boasts over 100 million shoppers, with 18 million British users.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: earlier, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.
