Vinted Users Express Displeasure About Size Updates
Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has revised its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel but did not contact every member regarding the update.
Digital Channels Reaction
Countless users and merchants are posting online claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with other platforms.
It has advised users to examine their items and manually change the size where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.
Measurement Approach Modifications
Previously, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement used to be a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
User Experiences
Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she stated.
Manual Updates
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the measurements for "each individual item".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Platform Context
The platform boasts over 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has emerged as a preferred choice to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: last year, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options after backlash from users.
