The second-hand marketplace Members Share Frustration Over Sizing Changes
Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has altered its size classifications for women's and children's clothes failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category versus the original listing because of the remapping.
The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.
It has advised users to review their products and update the measurements by hand when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Updates
Previously, the sizes had both one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Shopper Accounts
Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
A different member, located in Scotland, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels 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 explained.
Required Changes
Another shopper, located in England, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she said.
Platform Context
The service features exceeding 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has proved a popular alternative compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
