Vinted Members Share Displeasure Over Size Modifications
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
The popular resale platform has altered its sizing categories for women's and children's garments without notifying all users about the change.
Digital Channels Response
Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a different size category than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with other platforms.
It has advised users to examine their items and manually change the size where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Updates
Earlier, the measurements included numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes an alphabetical indicator and numerical range for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
Frankie Bridger, who creates plus-size fashion videos, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
A different member, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she stated.
Required Changes
Another shopper, located in England, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she said.
Service Background
The app has more than 100 million members, including 18 million in the UK.
It has proved a popular alternative versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: last year, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
