Vinted Members Share Anger About Sizing Modifications
Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
The second-hand shopping app has revised its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Response
Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
The company said the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
The platform has recommended to examine their items and adjust the sizing manually when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Modifications
Previously, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
User Accounts
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Another user, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she explained.
Required Changes
Charlotte Lunn, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated 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 Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, with 18 million British users.
It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: previously, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods following member complaints.
