Vinted Users Voice Frustration Regarding Size Modifications
Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The second-hand shopping app has revised its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel failing to inform all users about the change.
Social Media Backlash
Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification versus the original listing due to the recalibration.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with similar services.
The platform has recommended to examine their items and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Changes
Earlier, the sizes had both one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - such as a large size used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Accounts
One content creator, who creates plus-size fashion videos, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
A different member, from Glasgow, said garments she listed 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 said.
Manual Updates
A different user, from Derby, said she had been left angered due to the update requiring manual adjustment the measurements for "each individual item".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Platform Context
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: earlier, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
