The second-hand marketplace Users Voice Anger Regarding Sizing Changes
Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused items being listed as the wrong size.
The second-hand shopping app has updated its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Backlash
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show a different size category than originally posted due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches similar services.
They have suggested members to examine their items and update the measurements by hand if necessary, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Updates
Before the change, the measurements included one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has an alphabetical indicator and numerical range like S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she said.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, from Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 100 million members, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: last year, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options after backlash from users.
