The second-hand marketplace Shoppers Voice Frustration About Size Modifications
Members of the platform have expressed outrage after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has altered its sizing categories for women's and children's garments without notifying every member regarding the update.
Social Media Backlash
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show a different size category versus the original listing 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 when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Modifications
Earlier, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter with a size spectrum such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
User Accounts
A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she stated.
Required Changes
Another shopper, located in England, said she had been left angered due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial after experiencing income reduction," she said.
Service Background
The app has more than 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.
It has proved a popular alternative compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, Vinted reversed a change concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.
