Vinted Users Share Frustration Regarding Size Changes
Members of the platform have expressed outrage after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
The second-hand shopping app has updated its sizing categories for women's and children's garments failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers are posting online claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches similar services.
They have suggested members to examine their items and manually change the size when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.
Size Classification Modifications
Earlier, the sizes had both one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Shopper Stories
One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
A different member, from Glasgow, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she explained.
Necessary Adjustments
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: earlier, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options following member complaints.
