Vinted Members Voice Anger Over Size Changes
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has revised its size classifications for women's and children's clothes failing to inform every member regarding the update.
Digital Channels Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display a different size category than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.
They have suggested members to review their products and manually change the size when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Size Classification Changes
Previously, the measurements included numerical and alphabetical indicators, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter with a size spectrum such as S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Accounts
One content creator, who creates plus-size fashion videos, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they're going to be very disappointed," she explained.
Required Changes
Charlotte Lunn, based in Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Service Background
The service features exceeding 100 million members, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has emerged as a preferred choice to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: last year, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
