Vinted Members Express Frustration About Size Changes
Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.
The second-hand shopping app has altered its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel but did not contact every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Backlash
Countless users and merchants are posting online claiming that product pages now present a different size category compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
They have suggested members to check their listings and manually change the size where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Updates
Previously, the measurements included one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L was previously a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she said.
Required Changes
Another shopper, located in England, stated she felt frustrated because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she said.
Service Background
The platform boasts over 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has proved a popular alternative versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion that an unexpected update within the service has received backlash: previously, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.