The second-hand marketplace Users Express Displeasure Over Size Changes
Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The second-hand shopping app has updated its size classifications for women's and children's clothes without notifying every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Response
Countless users and merchants are posting online saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification than originally posted due to the recalibration.
The company said the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
It has advised users to check their listings and manually change the size where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.
Size Classification Modifications
Earlier, the sizing featured one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
User Experiences
A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"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 featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she explained.
Required Changes
Another shopper, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: previously, Vinted reversed a change concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.
