Vinted Members Express Displeasure Regarding Size Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
The popular resale platform has altered its measurement guidelines for women's and children's clothes failing to inform every member regarding the update.
Social Media Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers are posting online stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification versus the original listing due to the recalibration.
The company said the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
It has advised users to check their listings and update the measurements by hand if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Changes
Earlier, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Accounts
A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she explained.
Manual Updates
A different user, based in Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she said.
Service Background
The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: last year, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
