The second-hand marketplace Shoppers Express Displeasure About Sizing Updates
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has altered its measurement guidelines for women's and children's clothes without notifying all users about the change.
Online Platforms Response
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display a different size category versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
The company said the new system was more in line with similar services.
It has advised users to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.
Measurement Approach Changes
Previously, the sizes had both one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
A different member, located in Scotland, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she explained.
Required Changes
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, explained she became annoyed due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 100 million members, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: last year, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
