The second-hand marketplace Users Share Anger Regarding Size Modifications
Shoppers are voicing their frustration due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has updated its size classifications for female and kids' apparel but did not contact every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.
It has advised users to examine their items and manually change the size where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Updates
Earlier, the sizes had both numerical and alphabetical indicators, like S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes an alphabetical indicator and numerical range like S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
User Experiences
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
A different member, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were displaying on the service as size 20–22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she said.
Required Changes
A different user, from Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has proved a popular alternative versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: last year, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
