The second-hand marketplace Users Express Anger Regarding Size Modifications
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has altered its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel without notifying all users about the change.
Digital Channels Reaction
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category than originally posted because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches similar services.
The platform has recommended to examine their items and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.
Size Classification Changes
Earlier, the sizes had both a single numeric size and a letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
A different member, from Glasgow, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," 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".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she said.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: last year, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
