The second-hand marketplace Shoppers Share Frustration About Sizing Modifications
Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has updated its size classifications for female and kids' apparel failing to inform every member regarding the update.
Social Media Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a different size category than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
The company said the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
The platform has recommended to examine their items and update the measurements by hand if necessary, which has left users frustrated.
Size Classification Modifications
Before the change, the sizes had both numerical and alphabetical indicators, like S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
User Experiences
A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
A different member, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she said.
Manual Updates
Another shopper, from Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she said.
Platform Context
The service features exceeding 100 million members, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has emerged as a preferred choice to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: previously, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
