Vinted Users Voice Frustration 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 revised its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes failing to inform every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification than originally posted due to the recalibration.
The company said the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.
The platform has recommended to examine their items and update the measurements by hand when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Modifications
Before the change, the sizing featured one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes an alphabetical indicator and numerical range for example S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Experiences
A fashion influencer, 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.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she explained.
Required Changes
A different user, from Derby, explained she became annoyed due to the update requiring manual adjustment the measurements for "each individual item".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Service Background
The app has more than 100 million members, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has proved a popular alternative compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options following member complaints.