The second-hand marketplace Members Voice Frustration Over Sizing Updates
Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has altered its size classifications for women's and children's clothes but did not contact all users about the change.
Digital Channels Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show 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.
The platform has recommended to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Updates
Previously, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Accounts
Frankie Bridger, who creates plus-size fashion videos, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Another user, located in Scotland, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she explained.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, located in England, explained she became annoyed due to the update requiring manual adjustment the measurements for "each individual item".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Service Background
The app has more than 100 million users, with 18 million British users.
It has emerged as a preferred choice to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: last year, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.
