Vinted Users Share Displeasure Regarding Size Updates
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has altered its size classifications for female and kids' apparel failing to inform every member regarding the update.
Social Media Reaction
Countless users and merchants have taken to social media claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
It has advised users to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Modifications
Before the change, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Accounts
One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she stated.
Manual Updates
A different user, located in England, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the sizing for "all her products".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Service Background
The service features exceeding 100 million members, including 18 million in the UK.
It has emerged as a preferred choice versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: previously, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
