The second-hand marketplace Users Share Frustration Over Sizing Modifications
Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused items being listed as the wrong size.
The popular resale platform has altered its measurement guidelines for women's and children's clothes without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Reaction
Countless users and merchants are posting online claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.
The company said the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.
They have suggested members to review their products and manually change the size if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Updates
Previously, the sizes had both numerical and alphabetical indicators, like S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes an alphabetical indicator and numerical range such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Accounts
A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Another user, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they will likely be quite upset," she stated.
Required Changes
Another shopper, based in Derby, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Service Background
The service features exceeding 100 million members, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: previously, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options following member complaints.
