Vinted Members Share Anger Regarding Size Updates
Vinted users have been reacting angrily 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 failing to inform every member regarding the update.
Social Media Response
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present a different size category compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches similar services.
They have suggested members to review their products and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Measurement Approach Updates
Earlier, the sizing featured one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
A different member, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she explained.
Necessary Adjustments
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she said.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has proved a popular alternative compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time that an unexpected update within the service has received backlash: earlier, Vinted reversed a change concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.
