Vinted Members Voice Displeasure Over Sizing Changes
Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has updated its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel without notifying every member regarding the update.
Social Media Backlash
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a different size category versus the original listing due to the recalibration.
The company said the revised method more closely matches similar services.
The platform has recommended to examine their items and manually change the size if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.
Measurement Approach Changes
Previously, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
User Experiences
Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she explained.
Required Changes
A different user, located in England, said she had been left angered due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".
"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she explained.
Service Background
The platform boasts over 100 million users, with 18 million British users.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: last year, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
