The second-hand marketplace Shoppers Voice Displeasure Over Size Changes
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has updated its size classifications for women's and children's garments failing to inform all users about the change.
Social Media Response
Countless users and merchants have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
The company said the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
The platform has recommended to review their products and manually change the size when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Updates
Previously, the measurements included numerical and alphabetical indicators, like S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Member Stories
A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, from Glasgow, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
Charlotte Lunn, from Derby, said she had been left angered due to the update requiring manual adjustment the measurements for "each individual item".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, because of my ongoing medical condition and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she stated.
Platform Context
The platform boasts over 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: previously, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options following member complaints.
