Vinted Members Voice Frustration Regarding Size Updates
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
The popular resale platform has updated its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Backlash
Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification than originally posted because of the remapping.
The company said the updated approach better aligns with similar services.
It has advised users to examine their items and update the measurements by hand if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Modifications
Earlier, the sizes had both one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features an alphabetical indicator and numerical range like S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement used to be a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
User Stories
A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she stated.
Manual Updates
A different user, based in Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Service Background
The service features exceeding 100 million users, with 18 million British users.
It has proved a popular alternative versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods following member complaints.
