The second-hand marketplace Users Express Anger Over Sizing Updates
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has updated its measurement guidelines for women's and children's clothes without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Response
Countless users and merchants have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with other platforms.
It has advised users to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Modifications
Previously, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - such as a large size was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
One content creator, who creates plus-size fashion videos, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they will likely be quite upset," she said.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, from Derby, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the sizing for "all her products".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Service Background
The platform boasts over 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has emerged as a preferred choice to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: last year, Vinted reversed a change concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.
