The second-hand marketplace Members Voice Anger About Sizing Changes
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has altered its size classifications for female and kids' apparel without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Response
Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification versus the original listing due to the recalibration.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with similar services.
They have suggested members to examine their items and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Changes
Earlier, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes an alphabetical indicator and numerical range like S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Member Stories
One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Another user, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, based in Derby, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Platform Context
The service features exceeding 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has emerged as a preferred choice to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.
