The second-hand marketplace Members Express Anger About Sizing Updates
Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has revised its size classifications for women's and children's garments without notifying every member regarding the update.
Social Media Backlash
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.
It has advised users to check their listings and manually change the size when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.
Size Classification Changes
Earlier, the measurements included one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
User Accounts
A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she stated.
Manual Updates
Charlotte Lunn, from Derby, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".
"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Service Background
The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: previously, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods following member complaints.
