The second-hand marketplace Users Share Displeasure Regarding Size Modifications
Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has revised its measurement guidelines for women's and children's garments but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Reaction
Countless users and merchants are posting online stating that platform listings now display a different size category compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.
The platform has recommended to review their products and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Changes
Before the change, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - for example a size L used to be a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Member Stories
One content creator, who creates plus-size fashion videos, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Another user, located in Scotland, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she explained.
Manual Updates
A different user, from Derby, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial after experiencing income reduction," she said.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, with 18 million British users.
It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: previously, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
