Vinted Shoppers Voice Displeasure Over Size Changes
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The popular resale platform has altered its size classifications for women's and children's clothes failing to inform every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Response
Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
The company said the new system was more in line with other platforms.
It has advised users to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.
Size Classification Updates
Before the change, the sizes had both a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Accounts
One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Another user, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she said.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, 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 platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Service Background
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 isn't the first time when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: previously, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options following member complaints.
