The second-hand marketplace Users Express Displeasure Over Sizing Changes
Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has altered its measurement guidelines for women's and children's clothes but did not contact every member regarding the update.
Social Media Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers are posting online stating that platform listings now display a different size category than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with similar services.
They have suggested members to review their products and update the measurements by hand when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Modifications
Earlier, the measurements included numerical and alphabetical indicators, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement used to be a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Stories
One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
A different member, located in Scotland, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Required Changes
Charlotte Lunn, from Derby, 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 platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Service Background
The platform boasts over 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: last year, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods following member complaints.
