The second-hand marketplace Users Voice Anger Regarding Size Changes
Members of the platform have expressed outrage after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has updated its size classifications for women's and children's clothes but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.
Digital Channels Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present a different size category than originally posted because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with other platforms.
The platform has recommended to examine their items and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.
Size Classification Updates
Previously, the sizes had both a single numeric size and a letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The new system has an alphabetical indicator and numerical range for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size used to be a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
User Accounts
One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
A different member, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she said.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, located in England, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Service Background
The app has more than 100 million users, with 18 million British users.
It has proved a popular alternative versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: last year, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices following member complaints.