The second-hand marketplace Shoppers Share Anger Regarding Sizing Updates
Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has altered its measurement guidelines for women's and children's garments but did not contact every member regarding the update.
Social Media Reaction
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification than originally posted because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
They have suggested members to examine their items and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.
Size Classification Updates
Before the change, the sizes had both a single numeric size and a letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she said.
Manual Updates
A different user, from Derby, stated she felt frustrated because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she stated.
Marketplace Information
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 that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: last year, Vinted reversed a change concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.
