Vinted Members Share Displeasure Over Size Modifications
Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has revised its measurement guidelines for women's and children's garments without notifying every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Reaction
Countless users and merchants are posting online stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification versus the original listing because of the remapping.
The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
They have suggested members to check their listings and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.
Size Classification Changes
Earlier, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size used to be a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
User Accounts
Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
A different member, from Glasgow, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were displaying on the service as size 20–22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she said.
Manual Updates
Another shopper, located in England, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the measurements for "each individual item".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she stated.
Service Background
The app has more than 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has proved a popular alternative compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time that an unexpected update within the service has received backlash: earlier, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
