Vinted Shoppers Voice Anger Regarding Size Modifications
Shoppers are voicing their frustration due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has altered its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Reaction
Countless users and merchants have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
The company said the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
They have suggested members to examine their items and manually change the size when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Size Classification Updates
Previously, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Stories
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," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Manual Updates
Another shopper, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she said.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million members, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has proved a popular alternative versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
