The second-hand marketplace Members Voice Displeasure About Sizing Updates
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
The popular resale platform has altered its size classifications for women's and children's garments failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Backlash
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a different size category than originally posted because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with other platforms.
They have suggested members to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Updates
Previously, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes an alphabetical indicator and numerical range for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
User Experiences
Frankie Bridger, who creates plus-size fashion videos, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she explained.
Required Changes
Another shopper, located in England, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Service Background
The app has more than 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: last year, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options following member complaints.
