The second-hand marketplace Members Express Displeasure About Size Modifications
Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has updated its size classifications for female and kids' apparel without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Response
Countless users and merchants have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category than originally posted due to the recalibration.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with similar services.
It has advised users to examine their items and update the measurements by hand when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Measurement Approach Changes
Previously, the measurements included numerical and alphabetical indicators, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter with a size spectrum such as S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
A different member, from Glasgow, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they're going to be very disappointed," she explained.
Manual Updates
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, because of my ongoing medical condition and selling on Vinted has been paramount for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million users, with 18 million British users.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: previously, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options due to shopper criticism.
