Vinted Shoppers Express Displeasure Regarding Sizing Updates
Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has altered its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification than originally posted because of the remapping.
The company said the revised method more closely matches similar services.
It has advised users to examine their items and update the measurements by hand when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Changes
Earlier, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, such as S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
A different member, located in Scotland, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she said.
Necessary Adjustments
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the measurements for "each individual item".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she stated.
Service Background
The platform boasts over 100 million shoppers, with 18 million British users.
It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: last year, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options after backlash from users.
