Vinted Shoppers Voice Anger Over Size Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has altered its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel failing to inform every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Backlash
Countless users and merchants are posting online stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category versus the original listing because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with comparable marketplaces.
The platform has recommended to review their products and adjust the sizing manually when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Changes
Before the change, the sizes had both one number and one letter, like 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 - such as a large size was previously a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
One content creator, who creates plus-size fashion videos, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Another user, located in Scotland, said garments she listed with size 14 tags were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she said.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, located in England, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the sizing for "all her products".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, because of my ongoing medical condition and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she said.
Platform Context
The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, Vinted reversed a change concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.
