Vinted Shoppers Express Anger Regarding Size Changes
Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has updated its size classifications for women's and children's clothes failing to inform every member regarding the update.
Digital Channels Reaction
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.
The company said the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
It has advised users to examine their items and manually change the size when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.
Size Classification Modifications
Before the change, the sizes had both one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Shopper 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, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she stated.
Required Changes
Charlotte Lunn, from Derby, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she stated.
Platform Context
The app has more than 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: previously, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods following member complaints.
