Vinted Users Express Displeasure About Size Changes
Shoppers are voicing their frustration due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing.
The second-hand shopping app has revised its size classifications for women's and children's clothes failing to inform all users about the change.
Social Media Backlash
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.
The platform has recommended to check their listings and manually change the size where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.
Size Classification Changes
Previously, the sizes had both a single numeric size and a letter, 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 measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Member Stories
One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, located in Scotland, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as larger sizing 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, located in England, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Service Background
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: last year, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods following member complaints.
