The second-hand marketplace Shoppers Express Displeasure Regarding Size Modifications
Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has revised its size classifications for women's and children's garments but did not contact all users about the change.
Digital Channels Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show a different size category than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with other platforms.
The platform has recommended to review their products and update the measurements by hand when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Changes
Previously, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes an alphabetical indicator and numerical range like S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
One content creator, who creates plus-size fashion videos, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Another user, located in Scotland, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she explained.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, located in England, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial after experiencing income reduction," she said.
Service Background
The platform boasts over 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: last year, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options after backlash from users.
