Vinted Members Voice Anger About Size Modifications
Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has updated its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel failing to inform every member regarding the update.
Social Media Backlash
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category than originally posted because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with similar services.
They have suggested members to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Measurement Approach Updates
Earlier, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has an alphabetical indicator and numerical range 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 Accounts
One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Another user, from Glasgow, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were displaying on the service as size 20–22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they will likely be quite upset," she explained.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, based in Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she stated.
Service Background
The service features exceeding 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, Vinted reversed a change concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.
