The second-hand marketplace Shoppers Express Displeasure About Sizing Modifications
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The second-hand shopping app has updated its measurement guidelines for women's and children's garments failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Response
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category versus the original listing because of the remapping.
The company said the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.
The platform has recommended to check their listings and manually change the size where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Modifications
Previously, the sizes had both a single numeric size and a letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features an alphabetical indicator and numerical range like S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
Frankie Bridger, who creates plus-size fashion videos, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Another user, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she stated.
Manual Updates
Another shopper, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Service Background
The platform boasts over 100 million users, with 18 million British users.
It has emerged as a preferred choice versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: last year, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
