The second-hand marketplace Members Share Anger Over Sizing Updates
Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has altered its size classifications for women's and children's garments failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Response
Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
The company said the updated approach better aligns with similar services.
It has advised users to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Measurement Approach Changes
Before the change, the sizing featured one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - such as a large size was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she said.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, with 18 million British users.
It has emerged as a preferred choice versus similar marketplaces including 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.
