Vinted Shoppers Express Displeasure Over Sizing Modifications
Shoppers are voicing their frustration due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The second-hand shopping app has updated its size classifications for female and kids' apparel without notifying all users about the change.
Online Platforms Reaction
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category versus the original listing due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with other platforms.
The platform has recommended to examine their items and manually change the size when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Changes
Before the change, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Stories
One content creator, who creates plus-size fashion videos, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she explained.
Required Changes
Another shopper, from Derby, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizing for "all her products".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.
It has emerged as a preferred choice versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: last year, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.
