Vinted Members Share Frustration About Size Modifications
Shoppers are voicing their frustration due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.
The second-hand shopping app has updated its size classifications for women's and children's garments but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Backlash
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category than originally posted because of the remapping.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with similar services.
It has advised users to examine their items and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.
Size Classification Changes
Earlier, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the size labels have been reassigned - for example a size L was previously 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".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
A different member, from Glasgow, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they're going to be very disappointed," she explained.
Required Changes
A different user, located in England, stated she felt frustrated 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 for me since losing part of my income," she said.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has emerged as a preferred choice versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: previously, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options after backlash from users.
