Vinted Shoppers Voice Anger Over Size Modifications
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
The second-hand shopping app has updated its measurement guidelines for women's and children's garments but did not contact every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification versus the original listing because of the remapping.
The company said the new system was more in line with other platforms.
It has advised users to check their listings and manually change the size if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.
Size Classification Updates
Earlier, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Member Stories
One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she explained.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, located in England, stated she felt frustrated because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she said.
Platform Context
The platform boasts over 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: earlier, Vinted reversed a change concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.