The second-hand marketplace Users Express Frustration About Sizing Modifications
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The second-hand shopping app has altered its sizing categories for women's and children's garments without notifying every member regarding the update.
Social Media Response
Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification than originally posted due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.
It has advised users to review their products and update the measurements by hand if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Updates
Before the change, the sizes had both numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes an alphabetical indicator and numerical range such as S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
User Experiences
A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Another user, located in Scotland, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she said.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, from Derby, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the measurements for "each individual item".
"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Service Background
The platform boasts over 100 million members, including 18 million in the UK.
It has emerged as a preferred choice versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion that an unexpected update within the service has received backlash: earlier, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
