The second-hand marketplace Users Share Anger About Sizing Changes
Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has altered its measurement guidelines for women's and children's garments without notifying every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Backlash
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
The company said the new system was more in line with comparable marketplaces.
The platform has recommended to review their products and manually change the size where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Modifications
Previously, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Accounts
One content creator, who creates plus-size fashion videos, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she said.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, located in England, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.
It has proved a popular alternative compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: last year, Vinted reversed a change to its shipping options following member complaints.
