The second-hand marketplace Users Express Displeasure About Sizing Modifications
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
The second-hand shopping app has altered its measurement guidelines for women's and children's garments but did not contact all users about the change.
Social Media Backlash
Countless users and merchants have taken to social media claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with similar services.
They have suggested members to examine their items and manually change the size where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Changes
Before the change, the measurements included one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has an alphabetical indicator and numerical range such as S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Stories
One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, 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, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she explained.
Required Changes
A different user, located in England, said she had been left angered due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.
It has proved a popular alternative compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: last year, Vinted reversed a change concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.
