Vinted Members Share Anger Over Size Modifications
Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing.
The second-hand shopping app has altered its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Digital Channels Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a different size category versus the original listing because of the remapping.
The company said the new system was more in line with similar services.
The platform has recommended to review their products and adjust the sizing manually when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Changes
Previously, the sizes had both a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement used to be a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Accounts
Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she said.
Manual Updates
A different user, based in Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she explained.
Platform Context
The platform boasts over 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: last year, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.
