The second-hand marketplace Users Voice Displeasure Regarding Sizing Modifications
Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.
The second-hand shopping app has revised its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Digital Channels Reaction
Countless users and merchants have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.
The company said the new system was more in line with comparable marketplaces.
The platform has recommended to examine their items and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Changes
Previously, the sizes had both one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Shopper Stories
Frankie Bridger, 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.
A different member, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she said.
Manual Updates
A different user, located in England, said she had been left angered 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 Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Service Background
The platform boasts over 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: previously, Vinted reversed a change to its shipping options after backlash from users.
