Vinted Shoppers Voice Displeasure Over Size Modifications
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
The second-hand shopping app has revised its size classifications for women's and children's garments failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Response
Countless users and merchants are posting online claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches similar services.
The platform has recommended to review their products and manually change the size where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.
Measurement Approach Modifications
Before the change, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, 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 will likely be quite upset," she said.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, based in Derby, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial after experiencing income reduction," she stated.
Platform Context
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, with 18 million British users.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: earlier, Vinted reversed a change to its shipping options following member complaints.
