The second-hand marketplace Users Voice Displeasure About Sizing Updates
Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The popular resale platform has updated its size classifications for female and kids' apparel without notifying every member regarding the update.
Digital Channels Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
They have suggested members to examine their items and update the measurements by hand when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Changes
Previously, the sizing featured one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Experiences
A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she said.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, located in England, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, because of my ongoing medical condition and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she said.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 100 million users, 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 that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: previously, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options following member complaints.