Vinted Shoppers Voice Frustration Regarding Size Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
The popular resale platform has altered its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel failing to inform every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Backlash
Many shoppers and sellers are posting online saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category versus the original listing because of the remapping.
The company said the revised method more closely matches similar services.
It has advised users to review their products and update the measurements by hand when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Updates
Previously, the measurements included numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Accounts
Frankie Bridger, who creates plus-size fashion videos, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, located in Scotland, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Required Changes
Charlotte Lunn, from Derby, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the measurements for "each individual item".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial after experiencing income reduction," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million members, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
