Vinted Members Express Anger Regarding Size Modifications
Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
The second-hand shopping app has altered its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel but did not contact every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Response
Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a different size category versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with similar services.
It has advised users to check their listings and update the measurements by hand if necessary, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Updates
Previously, the sizing featured one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Accounts
One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
A different member, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they will likely be quite upset," she explained.
Required Changes
Another shopper, based in Derby, explained she became annoyed due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, because of my ongoing medical condition and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.
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: earlier, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
