The second-hand marketplace Users Voice Anger Regarding Size Changes
Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The second-hand shopping app has updated its measurement guidelines for women's and children's clothes failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category versus the original listing because of the remapping.
The company said the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.
It has advised users to examine their items and update the measurements by hand when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Changes
Earlier, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features an alphabetical indicator and numerical range like S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size used to be a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
User Stories
A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Manual Updates
Another shopper, located in England, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Service Background
The service features exceeding 100 million users, with 18 million British users.
It has proved a popular alternative versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: last year, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods following member complaints.
