Vinted Users Voice Displeasure Regarding Sizing Modifications
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has altered its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes but did not contact all users about the change.
Social Media Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with other platforms.
They have suggested members to check their listings and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Updates
Earlier, the measurements included one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Shopper Accounts
One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she said.
Required Changes
A different user, located in England, stated she felt frustrated because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Platform Context
The app has more than 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: last year, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options due to shopper criticism.
