Vinted Shoppers Voice Frustration About Sizing Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused items being listed as the wrong size.
The second-hand shopping app has altered its size classifications for women's and children's garments but did not contact all users about the change.
Social Media Backlash
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches similar services.
It has advised users to check their listings and manually change the size when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Updates
Before the change, the sizing featured one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features an alphabetical indicator and numerical range like S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Accounts
One content creator, who creates plus-size fashion videos, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Another user, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed with size 14 tags were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she said.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, from Derby, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the measurements for "each individual item".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Platform Context
The platform boasts over 100 million members, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has proved a popular alternative versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: previously, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
