The second-hand marketplace Users Express Frustration Over Size Modifications
Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has revised its size classifications for women's and children's garments without notifying every member regarding the update.
Social Media Reaction
Countless users and merchants are posting online claiming that product pages now present a different size category compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with other platforms.
They have suggested members to review their products and manually change the size if necessary, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Changes
Earlier, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
Frankie Bridger, who creates plus-size fashion videos, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Another user, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she explained.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, based in Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she said.
Service Background
The platform boasts over 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.
It has emerged as a preferred choice to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: last year, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
