The second-hand marketplace Users Share Anger Regarding Sizing Updates
Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has altered its measurement guidelines for women's and children's clothes without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Backlash
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification versus the original listing because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.
They have suggested members to review their products and adjust the sizing manually when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Modifications
Before the change, the measurements included one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter with a size spectrum such as S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the size labels have been reassigned - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
A different member, located in Scotland, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they're going to be very disappointed," she said.
Required Changes
Another shopper, from Derby, said she had been left angered due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizing for "all her products".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she explained.
Service Background
The service features exceeding 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 isn't the first time when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: last year, Vinted reversed a change to its shipping options due to shopper criticism.
