The second-hand marketplace Users Express Displeasure Over 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 size classifications for women's and children's garments without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Response
Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category than originally posted due to the recalibration.
The company said the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
It has advised users to check their listings and manually change the size where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Modifications
Previously, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - for example a size L was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Stories
A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as larger sizing 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Required Changes
A different user, from Derby, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Service Background
The app has more than 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.
It has emerged as a preferred choice to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: previously, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods following member complaints.
